Glove guide
Türkçe okuNitrile, Latex or Vinyl Gloves: Which One for Which Job?
How nitrile, latex and vinyl gloves differ in durability, allergy risk, chemical resistance and cost, with practical picks for clinics, salons and cleaning work.
Short answer
Choose nitrile when working with dyes, disinfectants or chemicals; latex when fine touch matters and nobody has a latex allergy; vinyl for short, low-risk tasks.
Nitrile
- Synthetic, latex-protein free
- High puncture and chemical resistance
- Good for hair dye, disinfectants and cleaning agents
Latex
- Natural rubber, very elastic
- Excellent touch sensitivity
- Not suitable for users or clients with latex allergy
Vinyl
- PVC based and economical
- Lower elasticity and durability
- Suitable for food service and light, short tasks
What to check on the box
- EN 455 for medical use
- EN ISO 374 for chemical protection
- Powdered or powder-free
- Size and count per box
Which gloves should a beauty salon use?
Salons usually choose powder-free nitrile gloves because they work with dyes, wax and disinfectants, and nitrile removes the latex allergy risk for clients.