Vinyl Exam Gloves - Disposable, Powder Free, Examination

Vinyl examination gloves for low risk clinical, dietary and food service tasks - disposable powder free vinyl exam gloves in 100/bx, 10bx/cs format. Cost effective alternative to nitrile for non-invasive routine tasks where chemical resistance and puncture protection are not required. Latex free, ambidextrous, FDA compliant. Sizes Small through XL. Wholesale case pricing.

Where Vinyl Exam Gloves Belong in a Clinical Setting

Two product lines in this category: Medgluv vinyl exam (clear, smooth, beaded cuff, medium, 1000/case) and Dynarex Safe-Touch vinyl (powder-free, small, 1000/case). Both powder-free, both latex-free, both ship within 24 hours.

Vinyl Exam Gloves Available

• Medgluv vinyl exam, medium, powder-free, clear, smooth texture, beaded cuff, non-sterile. 100/bx, 10bx/cs (1,000 gloves/case). Beaded cuff reduces rollback during donning; smooth interior for comfortable extended wear
• Dynarex Safe-Touch vinyl, powder-free, latex-free, small, 1000/case. Dependable workhorse format from a widely distributed clinical brand; full size range available

In a long-term care facility, the math on vinyl is straightforward. CNAs performing morning care routines across a 40-resident unit are changing gloves 8 to 12 times per hour - helping residents with personal hygiene, assisting with mobility, managing incontinence care, serving meals. That volume adds up to hundreds of glove pairs per day, per unit. Swapping that use pattern to vinyl from nitrile, where the clinical task doesn't require the additional barrier strength, is a meaningful budget decision with no patient safety trade-off. The same logic applies in any hospital environmental services department, outpatient clinic reception area, or medical office where administrative and support staff are the primary glove users.

When Vinyl Is the Right Choice

• Non-contact or minimal-contact patient care tasks: patient transport, administrative handling, light assistance
• Food service in clinical environments (cafeteria, tray delivery, dietary departments)
• Environmental services and housekeeping where latex sensitivity is a concern
• Tasks where gloves are changed very frequently - vinyl's lower cost reduces per-glove spend without sacrificing barrier protection for appropriate tasks
• Facilities managing latex allergy programs who need a cost-effective default for non-clinical staff

Vinyl vs. Nitrile - Choosing the Right Glove

• Barrier protection: both meet ASTM D5250 for vinyl and ASTM D6319 for nitrile - vinyl is appropriate for low-risk contact; nitrile is required for blood, body fluid, and chemical exposure
• Puncture resistance: nitrile is significantly stronger; vinyl is adequate for light tasks without sharp instruments
• Chemical resistance: nitrile handles solvents, oils, and medications; vinyl is not suitable for chemical splash or medication handling
• Fit and dexterity: nitrile fits closer to the hand; vinyl has more give - fine motor tasks are better in nitrile
• Cost: vinyl is typically lower cost per glove than nitrile - a meaningful consideration for high-volume administrative use
• Latex-free: both are latex-free and appropriate for latex-sensitive patients and staff

Sizes and Ordering

• Available in XS, S, M, L, XL - contact team for full size availability by product line
• Standard 100/bx, 10bx/cs format (1,000 gloves/case)
• Wholesale case pricing applies; volume pricing available for multi-case orders
• Ships within 24 hours from U.S. distribution

Vinyl Exam Gloves - Product Comparison

Most facilities that have adopted nitrile as a universal default have a real cost reduction available to them in vinyl - not by downgrading clinical care, but by right-specifying the support and administrative roles that don't require it. Order at the best Wholesale Prices. We can help you identify which departments and roles are appropriate candidates for vinyl and build a tiered formulary that reduces per-glove spend where it makes clinical sense.