Bulk Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile gloves continue to be the top choice for disposable hand protection due to their synthetic rubber composition, which eliminates the risk of latex allergies while ensuring durability and reliability.
Types of Disposable Gloves
Not all disposable gloves are made equal. At CanGard, we offer a wide selection of gloves from some of the best manufacturers, such as:
- Durasafe
- Intco
- Medline
- McKesson
- Ansell
- SYSCO and more!
Our wide range of gloves ensures that you can find the right quality and price point for your specific needs.
Each type of disposable glove has its own benefits and disadvantages. Nitrile gloves are highly flexible, comfortable gloves often used in healthcare settings. They have a dozen benefits, from high touch sensitivity to chemical resistance, durability, long-lasting and long-wearing.
Nitrile gloves are free of latex and don’t have powder, which makes them safe for those with latex allergies and sensitive skin.
CanGard offers more than just plain nitrile gloves. Our selection includes:
- Medical PPE gloves
- PPE vinyl gloves
- Black nitrile gloves
- Heavy-duty nitrile gloves
- Exam gloves
- Food grade gloves
- Other heavy-duty gloves
- Other medical gloves
We have many gloves that are suitable for business use, but also sell gloves to individuals. If you need gloves for your hobby, work in the garage, for use with your first aid kit, or for some other purpose, you can find boxes of nitrile gloves at Cangard.
Which Industries Need Disposable Nitrile Gloves?
In any industry where sanitation is a large concern, or where you may be handling potentially dangerous products or substances, gloves are critical.
Industries that commonly require gloves include medicine, food, manufacturing, waste management, chemical handling and more.
Buying Wholesale Nitrile Gloves
We offer all of the nitrile gloves that we carry in bulk. By buying bulk, you do more than just save money. You’ll reduce how often you need to make glove orders, saving your staff time and saving on transportation costs.
You’ll also get some peace of mind that your glove supply is strong and you could handle sudden influxes in use.
Contact us today if you’re looking for wholesale nitrile gloves in Canada.
Common Questions About Nitrile Gloves
What are nitrile gloves used for?
Nitrile gloves are used as protective barriers in medical, laboratory, industrial, food handling, and cleaning environments.
They provide protection against chemicals, oils, and infectious agents, making them ideal for healthcare workers, lab technicians, mechanics, tattoo artists, and food service staff.
What is better, latex or nitrile gloves?
It depends on the use case: Nitrile gloves are more resistant to chemicals, punctures, and tears. They are also latex-free, making them safer for people with latex allergies. Latex gloves tend to offer slightly better flexibility, comfort, and touch sensitivity, which can be preferable for delicate tasks, but they can cause allergic reactions in some users.
For most situations requiring strong protection and allergy safety, nitrile is often the better choice.
When should you not use nitrile gloves?
Nitrile gloves should not be used: When working with highly corrosive or extremely aggressive chemicals (some solvents like ketones, certain hydrocarbons, or strong oxidizers can degrade nitrile).
When maximum dexterity and tactile sensitivity are critical (in some surgical or precision tasks, latex may still perform better). In heat-intensive environments, as nitrile may melt or lose integrity under high heat.
Is nitrile rubber or plastic?
Nitrile is a type of synthetic rubber, known as nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). While it has some plastic-like qualities (such as flexibility and durability), it is technically a rubber material, which gives it elasticity and chemical resistance.
What is the difference between surgical gloves and nitrile gloves?
Surgical gloves are a category of gloves specifically designed for use during surgeries. They are typically sterile, have very high tactile sensitivity, and offer a precise fit to prevent contamination during procedures.
Nitrile gloves refer to the material. Nitrile surgical gloves exist, but nitrile gloves are also widely used for non-surgical purposes (exam gloves, industrial gloves, etc.). Not all nitrile gloves are surgical grade. In short: "surgical gloves" refers to the purpose and standards; "nitrile gloves" refers to the material.