Disposable gloves are essential across a number of industries, from medical and emergency services to catering businesses. Brosch Direct has a full range of exceptional quality disposable gloves to suit all working environments and fit for every purpose. You can rely on our products, as they are made to the highest standards and from the best quality materials. 

Here you’ll find a wide selection of nitrile gloves, latex gloves and vinyl gloves, in a choice of sizes and thicknesses. We also stock latex-free disposable gloves, ideal for people with latex allergies, as well as both powdered and powder-free gloves. You should also take a look at our range of accessories, including disposable glove dispensers and glove liners for your convenience. 

Which industries use disposable gloves & why? 

Many sectors depend on a certain standard of disposable gloves, which help to improve hygiene and minimise the risk of contamination in a range of working environments. Brosch Direct is proud to supply disposable gloves to many different industries, including the following:

The reason care workers wear gloves relates to the prevention and control of infection.

The point of wearing gloves and aprons is the prevention of cross infection as the care worker moves from service user to service user and also to protect the care worker. If the care worker is working with more than one service user on a shift, then protective gloves should be available and that they will be used and changed between service users.

You must have a policy and risk assessments in place if you decide not to use gloves and aprons, but this will be part of your wider policy and procedure on the prevention and control of infection.

 

Professionals working within medical and dental organisations and emergency services require medical grade gloves of the highest quality. Doctors, paramedics, nurses and support staff need hand protection for themselves, as well as their patients and colleagues.

Disposable gloves are used in their tens of thousands by the NHS, dentists and private medical organisations in the UK. Brosch Direct provides disposable gloves that are easy to wear and quick to put on, won’t tear or rupture, and that provide maximum barrier protection and hygiene. 

Hygiene is essential when working with food, particularly when it comes to high-risk foods where cross-contamination is a serious concern. Disposable gloves can form part of your strategies to maintain high food hygiene standards. They are also useful for outside catering events, where you may not have access to your usual handwashing facilities. 

Like the care and health sectors; beauty therapists, hairdressers and tattooists also wear gloves to prevent and control of infection. To prevent infection gloves should be used and changed between clients.

As tattooists are working with open wounds, medical grade, well fitting disposable gloves should be worn and changed between clients to prevent the risk of catching or spreading blood borne viruses.

 

Vets use gloves for a number of different tasks including examinations, surgery and general animal handling. The main purpose for wearing disposable gloves is to reduce the risk of spreading infections between animals. Because of the variety of things a vet is required to do, they need a variety of different gloves styles; from everyday disposable latex gloves for surgery to disposable gauntlet gloves for larger animal examinations, which protect the vet from exposure to harmful bacteria and germs. 

People working within these industries tend to encounter a number of chemicals, many of which can be quite dangerous. At the very least, daily contact with chemicals can cause skin irritation and discomfort. It is crucial for workers in industrial or automotive businesses to get proper protective gloves. In fact, it is part of the employer’s responsibilities to provide each worker with personal protective equipment (PPE). Brosch Direct has the ideal solution, in the form of nitrile disposable gloves made from synthetic rather than natural rubber. These heavy duty gloves are extremely resistant to solvents and chemicals, as well as tears and punctures. They are ideal for anyone who works with oil or fuel, or who is exposed to other harmful chemicals or potentially abrasive substances. 

Not every environment or task requires the highest acceptable quality level of medical grade disposable gloves.

For cleaning, a good quality glove made of the right materials is an affordable and reliable way to give your staff hand protection. Vinyl gloves are an ideal choice for cleaning, as well as other everyday tasks such a painting and other maintenance jobs, as they are chemical resistant and offer a good level of protection. 

Why are disposable gloves so important? 

Disposable gloves offer many benefits in a wide range of different environments. Firstly, they are an essential and even legal requirement for occupational safety. Employers are required to provide their employees with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) so that they can do their jobs safely. If the employee will be encountering chemicals or anything dangerous or irritating to their skin, they must be given hand protection. 

As well as workplace safety, disposable gloves can minimise the risk of infection or contamination - particularly in medical and food preparation environments. When a nurse has finished treating a patient, they can simply take off their gloves and dispose of them. This eliminates the risk of passing on germs or infections from one patient to the next. 

How do I choose the right disposable gloves? 

A key factor when shopping for disposable gloves is what they will be used for. This will help you determine the level of hazard, and the level of protection needed. 

Certain materials are also recommended for particular environments and circumstances. For example, medical grade latex gloves are the ideal choice for hospitals, GP surgeries and dentists, while those working in catering environments may choose polythene gloves instead. Vinyl gloves are a good choice for cleaning, while on industrial sites and in automotive garages, nitrile gloves may be used. It all depends on the operator requirements, in order to choose gloves that are fit for purpose and able to provide adequate protection. 

Disposable gloves come in a choice of thicknesses, which means that they are less likely to rupture or tear when exposed to abrasive chemicals or surfaces. The thicker the glove, the more protection it offers - but you will need to choose products that strike the right balance between protection and dexterity, especially when attention to detail is important in the task at hand. 

 When looking for disposable gloves, there are other glove features to consider too. One of the most popular choices is powdered gloves, which come ready powdered (and you can choose from light to heavy powdering) to make it easier to put them on. The powder also absorbs perspiration to aid comfort when wearing the gloves, but of course this wouldn’t be suitable for any environment involving food preparation. 

Lastly, consider the needs of the people who will be wearing the gloves. Do you need to consider latex allergies and choose latex-free gloves? And what about opting for a SafeDon Gloves dispenser to make it quick, easy and hygienic for staff to don their gloves in a hurry? 

What kind of gloves do Brosch Direct stock?

The Brosch Direct gloves range can be sourced in five sizes (X-Small to X-Large) and in a variety of thicknesses, to ensure protection is provided at all hazard levels. We stock latex-free gloves in case of latex allergies. 

Our range of medical gloves can be worn while using surgical instruments and all are compliant with EN455 standards and CE labelling. We also stock glove dispensers, allowing you to dispense disposable gloves safely and hygienically in the workplace.