Disposable medical products

  What TPE Gloves are Made Of TPE gloves are made of thermoplastic elastomers, polymers that can be molded more than once when heated. Thermoplastic elastomers also have the same elasticity as rubber.   Industrial fabricators classify thermoplastic elastomers as “specialty” plastic resins for two reasons. Firstly, they’re produced at lower volumes than “commodity” resins like polyethylene and at higher costs as well. Secondly, they’re used for more specialized applications than “commodity” resins.   Besides TPE gloves, products including adhesives and footwear are manufactured using thermoplastic elastomers.   TPE Glove Markets & Industries Like CPE gloves, TPE gloves are designed for the food service and food processing industries.   When to Use TPE Gloves TPE gloves are another excellent alternative for vinyl gloves since they’re less expensive. They’re also a good alternative for poly gloves.   TPE Glove Characteristics TPE gloves, like CPE gloves, a...

  Choosing the Right Disposable Gloves It is not surprising in the COVID-19 era that the disposable gloves market is set to grow by 14% in the next seven years. The global market of nitrile gloves in particular will be worth $8.98 billion according to experts.   Disposable gloves are now one of the most commonly used safety products in the world. They have always been associated with doctors, nurses and the medical sector as staff strive to prevent cross-contamination between patients and staff. But, now disposable gloves are commonplace as the general public strives to protect themselves from coronavirus. There are several different types of disposable glove and they all have different roles.   Latex Gloves Latex is thought to be the most versatile glove, but it does contain a protein that can cause an allergic reaction in some people. And, because they are made of a natural material, they are biodegradable.   Polyethylene Gloves Poly gloves are commonly worn in th...