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From vinyl and latex to nitrile: a logical step in disposable gloves
The market for disposable gloves is changing. Legislation is becoming stricter, quality requirements are increasing, and applications are becoming broader and more intensive. What has been taken for granted for years is now being re-examined.
At Majestic, we are seeing a shift in the role of vinyl and latex in our product range. Nitrile is increasingly becoming a stable basis for disposable hand protection.
Why switch to nitrile?
For a long time, vinyl gloves were a practical solution for light, short-term work. In practice, however, they are becoming less and less suited to current requirements:
- They tear more quickly with intensive use
- They have limited resistance to fats, oils, and certain chemicals
- They are less comfortable to wear due to the stiffer material
- Quality expectations are increasing in sectors such as food and industry
- There is growing attention to the origin and transparency of materials
As a result, vinyl is no longer the obvious choice for many applications.
Why nitrile is increasingly preferred
Nitrile has become the new standard in many applications. The material combines strength with flexibility and is better suited to professional use.
Important features:
- Strong and reliable, even during intensive work
- Widely adaptable for use in various sectors
- Latex-free, so no risk of latex allergies
- Comfortable fit with good finger sensitivity
- Consistent quality, resulting in less waste and more efficient use
The result is a glove that is more versatile and less likely to fail.
The role of EUDR legislation
Regulation also plays a role in this development. The European Deforestation Regulation imposes stricter requirements on products and raw materials linked to deforestation, including natural rubber (latex). This calls for conscious choices in terms of material use and product range composition.
A future-oriented basis
The shift towards nitrile is not a temporary development, but a logical step in a market that places higher demands on protection, reliability, and compliance. Majestic actively follows developments in materials and legislation and translates these into a future-oriented disposable product range.
Curious to see how this translates into the current range? View the full range of nitrile disposable gloves in our webshop.