How can we tell the quality of latex gloves?

　　Latex gloves are a type of safety glove made from natural latex. Compared to plastic gloves, latex gloves are softer, less prone to aging, environmentally friendly, and durable. They are essential protective equipment in homes, industrial production, medical treatment, beauty, and skincare. But how can we distinguish between good and bad latex gloves?

　　The quality of latex gloves can be distinguished by feel, gloss, raw materials, and the net weight of the gloves:

　　1. The feel of latex gloves. Latex gloves are mainly made from natural rubber; they feel soft and smooth. Inferior products feel hard and not soft.

　　2. The gloss of latex gloves. High-quality latex gloves have a bright and smooth appearance; counterfeit products have a dull and rough appearance.

　　3. Understanding the raw material composition of latex gloves. Cost-effective latex gloves are made according to scientific formulas; they are airtight and can quickly return to their original shape after stretching. Fake latex gloves, due to their low rubber content, turn white after stretching, cannot immediately return to their original shape, and show signs of winding when inflated.

　　4. Check the net weight. Each pair of high-quality latex gloves weighs about 95 grams, while counterfeit latex gloves only weigh about 75 grams, slightly lighter.

　　Why do latex gloves turn yellow?

　　People who frequently wear latex gloves often wonder: "Why do latex gloves sometimes change color after wearing them? Is the quality of the gloves poor?" Latex is usually milky white or pale yellow, which is what we call even color. A change in color does not necessarily indicate poor quality; it may be due to improper storage or contact with liquids.

　　Why is latex yellow?

　　1. Due to its natural properties, latex can turn yellow when it comes into contact with liquids (such as sweat and saliva).

　　Latex material turns yellow when it comes into contact with copper ions. Whether this is in sweat or in our work environment, the color change has little impact, especially on the performance of the gloves. The discoloration caused by this reason is mostly localized discoloration in the contact area.

　　2. Latex gloves will turn yellow after chlorination.

　　Currently, powder-free gloves are mainly obtained through chlorination or polymer coating of powdered gloves. Chlorinated gloves are prone to yellowing.

　　3. Latex gloves exposed to ultraviolet light for a long time, above 30, are prone to yellowing. Therefore, latex gloves should be stored in a cool and dry place.

　　Exposure to sunlight and moderate exposure to radiation often make these gloves look strange before use, and there may be other related phenomena such as glove brittleness and stickiness. This indicates that the quality of the gloves has changed. In this case, the performance of the gloves has been greatly affected, and it is recommended not to use them.

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