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November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Risk of Latex Allergies Should Drive Your Transition to Nitrile

Dental technician wears nitrile disposable gloves while working.

Latex allergies get a lot of attention, especially in the disposable glove business. An important part of finding “the right glove for the job” is determining whether the person wearing said glove is allergic to natural rubber latex proteins, and recommending substitutes if necessary.

In truth, such allergies are rare. They affect approximately 1 percent of the general population and 8 to 12 percent of healthcare workers. (Latex allergies become more prevalent in people who are exposed to the material regularly, and most medical-grade gloves are made from latex.)

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

Safety Is Job 1 for Every Business, and Gloves Play a Key Role

“Workplace safety” may be a somewhat vague and generalized term, but it nevertheless carries huge significance for businesses of all sizes.

The trend toward workplace safety is clear over the last 30 to 40 years. In 1980, probably 1% of auto mechanics used disposable gloves. In 2022, that figure is much higher—and because it’s still relatively small in the context of the overall industry, there is lots of room to grow.

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Why Is the Disposable Glove Market So Unpredictable and Risky?

Why do prices of disposable gloves vary so much between products, and between those who sell them?

Why does inventory come and go? (Those hybrid vinyl/nitrile gloves that you may have loved during the pandemic are much harder to find now.)

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Opportunity for Distributors Abounds in Today’s Disposable Glove Market

Glove formers hang on the factory production line.

The disposable glove market is in a vastly different position from the last couple of years. Yes, it’s still dynamic and unpredictable, but opportunities for glove distributors are everywhere.

The first two years of the pandemic caused havoc for everybody, and the glove market was certainly no exception. A global surge in demand for gloves sent manufacturers scrambling to keep up. The resulting fallout from being unable to deliver needed product pushed every manufacturer to increase production capacity. That led to ample supply coming online in the second half of 2022.

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

Black Light-Duty Nitrile Becoming More Popular Post-Pandemic

A waiter prepares a plate while wearing light-duty black nitrile gloves from AMMEX.

If you’re a distributor, you should be stocking light-duty black nitrile gloves in abundance.

Why? They’re hot. End users want a glove that doesn’t show dirt and grime. They also want to look as professional as possible, which makes black the glove color of choice across countless industries.

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

What Would a Recession Mean for the Disposable Glove Market?

One hand helps another out of the water.

Is there a recession ahead? Some doomsayers believe there is.

Economist Nouriel Roubini, who correctly predicted the 2008 financial crisis, sees a “long and ugly” recession occurring in the U.S. and globally at the end of 2022 that could last all of 2023. (He also has a new book to sell, so keep that in mind.)

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

3 Scenarios Where Vinyl Gloves Are Right for the Job

Using GPX3 vinyl gloves to clean a counter

Vinyl gloves are the workhorses of the disposable glove world. They may not be sexy, but they get the job done.

If your glove customers are cost conscious above all, vinyl should be your first recommendation. There are three industries in which they are a perfect fit under most circumstances.

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

4 Reasons It’s a Great Time to Be Selling Disposable Gloves

The disposable glove market is in a terrific position. In fact, opportunities for distributing gloves are greater than ever.

Why? Here are four reasons:

August 22, 2022August 23, 2022

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Nitrile Gloves Over Other Materials

A man works on a lawnmower while wearing X3 Industrial Black Nitrile Gloves (BX3) from AMMEX.

Of the most common disposable glove materials, nitrile is far and away the most popular. Latex may have better fit, feel, and comfort—and vinyl may have a lower price point—but it’s difficult to beat nitrile for its all-around appeal.

Nitrile disposable gloves have for years been a popular alternative to latex in many industries, especially those that require more interaction with harsh chemicals and solvents, such as automotive work.

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

Feel the Difference: Raised Diamond Texture Raises the Bar for Performance

Gloveworks Industrial Orange Nitrile Gloves with Raised Diamond Texture are, frankly, one heck of a glove. More than 30,000 users have rated them as special.

The reasons are obvious: Amazing grip. Superior comfort. The barrier protection that 8-mil premium nitrile provides. And the confidence that these gloves will get the job done.

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Risk of Latex Allergies Should Drive Your Transition to Nitrile

Safety Is Job 1 for Every Business, and Gloves Play a Key Role

Why Is the Disposable Glove Market So Unpredictable and Risky?

Opportunity for Distributors Abounds in Today’s Disposable Glove Market

Black Light-Duty Nitrile Becoming More Popular Post-Pandemic

What Would a Recession Mean for the Disposable Glove Market?

3 Scenarios Where Vinyl Gloves Are Right for the Job

4 Reasons It’s a Great Time to Be Selling Disposable Gloves

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Nitrile Gloves Over Other Materials

Feel the Difference: Raised Diamond Texture Raises the Bar for Performance

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