Are Nitrile Gloves Plastic?

The raw material for making nitrile gloves is nitrile rubber (NBR), with the main chemical components being butadiene and acrylonitrile.

When making nitrile gloves, the stirring system in the production line is responsible for preparing the raw materials for the gloves, blending nitrile rubber and a series of chemical agents in proportion. This includes checking if there are any bubbles in the latex and whether the solution concentration is appropriate.

Therefore, nitrile gloves are not plastic. Due to the vulcanization process and tight molecular structure, nitrile gloves have significantly better solvent resistance and puncture resistance than plastic gloves.

The Birth of Nitrile Gloves

As the raw material of latex gloves, natural latex, is allergic to some people’s skin, people are eager to find new substitutes for glove raw materials. At this time, nitrile gloves emerged.

Compared with natural latex, nitrile latex has the advantages of oil resistance, solvent resistance, wear resistance, aging resistance, heat resistance, no risk of allergy, no irritation, no odor, and no toxicity. It also has excellent antistatic and puncture resistance. Nitrile gloves are widely used in various fields such as industry and agriculture, auto repair, medical care, food processing, beauty and hairdressing, tattooing, testing and cleaning.

The Disadvantages of Nitrile Gloves

Although nitrile gloves are now widely used in various fields of production and life, it is necessary for everyone to understand the disadvantages of nitrile gloves so that they can be better applied in various occasions.

Nitrile gloves that are not resistant to low temperatures will become hard and brittle when stored in a low-temperature environment for a long time, and are prone to cracking.

Not resistant to ozone: Long-term use of nitrile gloves in an ozone environment will cause the gloves to deteriorate and age.

Weak insulation: Compared with materials such as natural latex, nitrile gloves have poorer insulation performance. Therefore, they may not be the best choice in situations where high insulation is required.

Non-biodegradable: Nitrile gloves are usually for single use and cannot naturally degrade. Excessive use may hurt the environment.

Understand Plastic Gloves

There are different types of raw materials for plastic gloves. The following are several common classifications of plastic gloves:

PE gloves ‌
PVC gloves ‌
TPE (Thermoplastic elastomer) gloves ‌
CPE (chlorinated polyethylene) gloves
At present, Fengwang produces automatic plastic glove making machines, including (PE/PVC/TPE/CPE plastic gloves manufacturing machine). Contact us at any time to place an order.

Why Choose Fengwang Plastic Glove Making Machine?

Plastic glove manufacturing machine frame is strong, using the latest technology electronic components and automatic heat sealing technology, and equipped with double stack winding machine, high quality plating parts and a brand motor, which makes the plastic gloves making machine longer service life. It is also equipped with an advanced in-line embossing unit and die-cutting module, making the production process faster and easier to maintain.

Internal Mold Manufacturing of Plastic Glove Machine

We have a strong internal mold manufacturing capability, which is a key factor for us to deliver high-quality parts. This enables us to:

Maintain strict quality control
Shorten the delivery time
Provide greater flexibility for design modifications