Nitrile gloves can carry a very low allergy rate of less than 1% of users. Studies have shown that the chemical accelerators and other additives commonly used in the products of nitrile gloves, can cause allergies.
In 2015, the BMA Medical Fair and Ethical Trade group convened to tackle labour rights abuse in the medical (disposable) gloves manufacturing industry.
Do you know why some gloves are cheaper than others? In this article, we highlight the true cost of disposable gloves, and why you need to focus on value when purchasing these products, rather than cost alone.