General
Choosing Medical Gloves
Medical gloves provide a protective barrier against contamination, infection and other risks. That’s why it’s essential to choose the right glove for your work activities.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates medical gloves and has specific requirements about how they’re manufactured and used. The FDA’s standards generally relate to strength, length, width, elasticity and freedom from pin holes. Based on their guidelines, medical gloves generally should be watertight and have consistent sizing and fit comfortably.




