Small Latex Gloves
Name | Small Latex Gloves |
Material | Latex gloves |
Place of Origin | China |
Brand Name | customized |
Package | 100pc per box |
Type | DISPOSABLE Latex Gloves |
Small Latex Gloves: Perfect Fit for Precision, Comfort, and Protection
When it comes to disposable gloves, size matters—and for individuals with smaller hands, choosing the correct size is critical for both safety and performance. Small latex gloves are specifically designed to provide a snug, contoured fit that enhances dexterity and comfort without compromising protection.
Whether you’re working in healthcare, food service, laboratory settings, or at home, the right-sized glove can make all the difference.
What Are Small Latex Gloves?
Small latex gloves are disposable gloves made from natural rubber latex, tailored to fit individuals with smaller hand sizes—usually women or young adults. Their compact sizing ensures that the glove molds closely to the hand, enabling:
•Greater tactile sensitivity
•Improved precision and grip
•Reduced hand fatigue during prolonged use
•Minimized risk of slippage or loose-fitting cuffs
They are available in both powdered and powder-free versions, depending on the application and user preferences.
Key Features of Small Latex Gloves
✅ Form-Fitting Design
Small gloves are narrower at the palm and fingers, offering a secure fit without excess material. This is especially important for tasks that require delicate handling.
✅ Natural Latex Material
Made from high-quality natural rubber latex, these gloves offer excellent elasticity, flexibility, and barrier protection against contaminants.
✅ High Touch Sensitivity
Ideal for environments where accuracy is essential, such as medical exams or lab work.
✅ Ambidextrous & Easy to Wear
Most small latex gloves are ambidextrous (fit both hands), and some are lightly powdered to assist with easy donning.
✅ Textured Fingertips
Many versions feature micro-textured fingertips for enhanced grip, even in wet conditions.
Who Should Use Small Latex Gloves?
Small latex gloves are designed for users with smaller hands, such as:
•Medical professionals (nurses, dentists, therapists)
•Laboratory technicians
•Beauty and salon workers
•Food service employees
•Cleanroom and sanitation staff
•Individuals doing household tasks or DIY projects
For those who find regular medium gloves too loose or uncomfortable, small-size gloves are the perfect solution.
Common Use Cases
Industry Application Examples
Healthcare Medical exams, first aid, patient care
Food Service Food preparation, cooking, serving
Laboratories Sample handling, chemical testing
Beauty & Spa Hair coloring, facials, waxing, nail services
Cleaning Household cleaning, sanitation tasks
Latex vs. Other Materials: Why Choose Latex for Small Gloves?
Latex is still one of the most popular glove materials for a reason. Compared to vinyl or nitrile, latex offers superior flexibility and tactile performance, especially in small glove sizes.
Feature Latex Gloves (Small Size) Nitrile Gloves Vinyl Gloves
Touch Sensitivity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆
Elasticity ★★★★★ ★★★★☆ ★★☆☆☆
Cost-Effective ★★★★☆ ★★★☆☆ ★★★★★
Allergy Risk Moderate (natural latex) None (latex-free) None
Note: If you or your staff are allergic to latex, consider small nitrile gloves as an alternative. They are latex-free and offer comparable performance.
Where to Buy Small Latex Gloves?
Small latex gloves are widely available both online and in retail stores. Look for reputable brands and check packaging for size guides. Popular places to shop include:
•Amazon
•Walmart
•Target
•Medline, Kimberly-Clark, Dynarex, Cardinal Health (brands)
•Pharmacies & medical supply stores
When buying in bulk, verify whether the gloves are powdered or powder-free, sterile or non-sterile, and intended for general purpose or medical use.
Final Tips: Choosing the Right Small Latex Glove
•Measure your hand: Use a sizing chart to ensure small is the right fit for you.
•Check for certifications: Look for ASTM D3578, EN 455, or FDA approval for medical-grade gloves.
•Consider your task: Use powder-free gloves for food handling or sensitive environments; use powdered gloves for easy on/off when moisture is an issue.
•Store properly: Keep gloves in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Conclusion
Small latex gloves offer the perfect combination of fit, flexibility, and functionality for users with smaller hands. Their tailored design ensures better grip, greater control, and reduced hand strain—making them an ideal choice for precision tasks in medical, food, lab, or home environments.
Choose gloves that fit like a second skin—and let your hands work with confidence.
Main Standards for Disposable Glove Protection
When discussing the protection offered by disposable gloves, it typically refers to:
Protection Against Chemical Hazards
According to the terminology of the ISO 374-1:2016+A1:2018 standard, disposable gloves must provide a certain level of chemical barrier protection for the hands and forearms.
The material used to manufacture the Small Latex Gloves is also crucial:
Nitrile Rubber: Low risk of tearing, offers the best and longest-lasting protection. High puncture resistance. Provides good protection against many chemicals but performs poorly against ketones, aromatic compounds, and chlorinated solvents.
Natural Latex: Acceptable protection against water-based chemicals, alkalis, and alcohols. Less effective against organic chemicals, oils, or fats.
Neoprene (Chloroprene): Excellent tensile strength. High puncture resistance. Resistant to oils and acids but less effective against organic solvents.
Vinyl: Limited tensile strength. Low tear resistance. Offers the lowest level of protection against most chemicals, except for petroleum or animal fat-based substances.
Material is not the only important factor. The cuff length and thickness must also be considered:
A longer cuff provides better protection for the wrists and forearms against splashes.
The thicker the glove, the better its resistance to chemical degradation and the longer its durability. For example, the SHIELDskin CHEM™ NEO NITRILE™ 300 glove, with a thickness of 0.31 mm / 12.2 mils, demonstrates this principle.
So, it’s no secret: The thicker and longer the glove, the better the protection.
Refer to our SHIELD Scientific Chemical Resistance Glove Guide for breakthrough times against various chemicals, tested according to EN 16523-1:2015+A1:2018.
Protection Against Biological Hazards (ISO 374-5:2016 Standard)
The goal is to protect glove users from biological agents or microorganisms entering their bodies. These can include bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It is essential to understand the glove’s protection level according to the ISO 374-2:2019 standard, which determines the glove’s penetration resistance.
Several factors must be considered when selecting gloves for microbial protection:
AQL (Acceptable Quality Level): The AQL of a glove indicates its quality level—i.e., based on the required AQL, a specific number of gloves from a production batch (typically 150,000 to 500,000 gloves) are tested for defects (pinholes). The table below shows the number of defective gloves accepted per AQL level for a production batch:
Sample Size AQL 4.0 (Level 1) AQL 1.5 (Level 2) AQL 1.0 (Level 2) AQL 0.65 (Level 3) AQL 0.25 (Level 3)
315 gloves 21 (6.67%) 10 (3.17%) 7 (2.22%) 5 (1.59%) 2 (0.63%)
Failure Rate 22 (6.98%) 11 (3.49%) 8 (2.54%) 6 (1.90%) 3 (0.95%)
Notably, AQL 4.0 allows far more defective gloves than AQL 0.25. Thus, it’s easy to understand: The lower the AQL, the better the protection.
SHIELD Scientific, with its innovative twinSHIELD™ technology, produces double-dipped gloves:
A white inner layer for softness and ease of wear, enhancing user comfort.
A colored outer layer (green, orange, red) to visually indicate risk levels (low to high).
By offering gloves with an AQL of 0.25, SHIELD Scientific meets one of the strictest requirements.
Virus Protection: To ensure gloves resist viruses, they must pass ISO 16604:2004 (Procedure B) testing. The packaging must include the term “VIRUS.”
Protection Against Allergy Risks
Protection against external hazards is crucial, but safeguarding users from allergy risks associated with disposable gloves is equally important.
Small Latex Gloves is well-known for causing Type I allergies (protein-related), which, though rare in lab and cleanroom settings, can lead to severe reactions, including anaphylaxis.
Synthetic Gloves (e.g., Nitrile): Often linked to Type IV allergies due to chemical accelerators (e.g., vulcanization agents).
Solution: Choose accelerator-free gloves or those with legally controlled chemical compositions. Always request technical data from manufacturers.
For more details, see our articles on allergies related to disposable glove use.
Protection Against Contamination
While protecting the user is primary, in some industries, the product or process must also be safeguarded.
Here, the focus is on glove cleanliness, with requirements varying by environment:
Laboratories:
Priority: Preventing contamination from chemical residues.
Best choice: Powder-free, uncoated nitrile or Small Latex Gloves
(e.g., SHIELDskin™ and ecoSHIELD™ Eco Nitrile PF 250, which undergo multiple washes for high cleanliness).
Non-Sterile Cleanrooms:
Controlled particle levels in the environment.
Gloves must be decontaminated (e.g., SHIELDskin XTREME™ series, washed with deionized water and dried in HEPA-filtered machines, then packed in ISO Class 5 cleanrooms).
Sterile Cleanrooms:
Critical for injectable drug production (Grade A/B areas).
Sterile gloves (gamma-irradiated) or double-gloving is recommended.
Mastering the Right Choice of Disposable Gloves
Whether handling food in agri-food sectors, producing vaccines in pharmaceuticals, or working with chemicals/biohazards in labs, wearing disposable gloves is essential.
With countless models available, key differences include:
Cuff length, thickness, color, material, manufacturing process, surface treatment, standards, etc.
Not all gloves offer the same comfort or protection.
Comfort is often a user’s top priority, but it should never compromise protection. Therefore:
Assess needs (chemical exposure, biological risks, allergy concerns, contamination control).
Request mandatory documents (CE/UKCA Declarations, Module B Certificates, Irradiation Certificates, ESD/ISO test reports, carbon footprint data, etc.).
Find the right balance—ensuring safety for users, products, and processes.
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