- Surgical gloves or medical gloves are the types of gloves a medical professional will use when performing an invasive procedure. They may be used for drawing blood, inserting an IV, removing a tooth, performing a pelvic or anal exam, or performing a minor or major surgery. Surgical gloves may be made from rubber materials such as latex, polyisoprene, nitrile and neoprene. Surgical and medical rubber gloves are usually made to be disposed after use.
- Welding gloves are a type of glove that is often made from rubber. In order to protect hands from high temperatures, thick rubber gloves must be used in the welding industry. Welding gloves are often made of latex or natural rubber that is lined with cotton.
- Industrial rubber gloves must be designed for dexterity, to allow easy movement of the hands. Industrial rubber gloves may be used in industries that work with harsh chemicals or even in the automotive industry to protect the hands while assembling vehicles. Industrial gloves can be found in numerous types of rubber, due to their numerous uses in the world of industry.
- Rubber gloves are used very often in the electrical field because rubber is a grounding material. The rubber tires on our cars protect our cars from being struck by lightning, and this is how rubber gloves assist an electrician. When wearing rubber gloves to work with live wires, an electrician can avoid being shocked. Electrical rubber gloves are made of various types of rubber.
- General-purpose safety gloves are the types of rubber gloves found most often in the home or office environment. General-purpose gloves may be used for cleaning toilets, washing dishes, or to protect the hands when preparing peppers or other foods that may irritate the hands. General-purpose rubber gloves conjure images of yellow, high-cuff gloves with bumpy, slip-resistant palms and fingertips. These types of rubber gloves are often made of natural rubber or natural rubber blends with cotton lining.
