Allergies to Latex Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Wear Gloves

Here at Glove Club we can provide you with a wide range of gloves including vinyl gloves, industrial gloves and latex gloves. We also have alternatives to latex because we understand that some people have latex allergies. Many people who suffer from this can go for years without being diagnosed; as specialist suppliers of latex gloves, we know the signs of allergies, which is what we will be looking at in this blog.

Latex is formed from milky sap blended with chemicals which gives it an elastic quality. An allergy to latex is common to people who are regularly exposed to latex products, which include rubber gloves. It is for this reason that latex allergies are common amongst healthcare workers such as doctors and dentists. Around half of the sufferers of latex allergies have a history of another type of allergy. Allergic reactions to latex can vary from mild to severe which means you should be mindful of allergy symptoms.

Latex Allergy Symptoms

Mild Symptoms: Itching, redness of the skin, hives or a rash.

These symptoms may be very irritating for the individual but they are only minor ailments and may not appear straight away.

Severe Symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, coughing and wheezing

In reactions that are more serious these symptoms can occur within minutes. It can also lead to a condition called anaphylaxis which will require immediate medical attention.

Our Alternative to Latex

If you suffer from a latex allergy, it does not mean you can’t wear gloves in your profession. At Glove Club our disposable nitrile gloves are a great alternative to latex gloves. In addition to this, our nitrile gloves are much stronger than vinyl and latex gloves, offering a much better resistance to chemicals. We also stock Feelsafe Ultra Soft Nitrile gloves which have great elasticity and tactile properties similar that of latex. Our Feelsafe glove has a soft feel for comfort, which reduces hand fatigue, and offers excellent grip in wet and dry conditions.

For more information on the cost effective alternatives to latex feel free to get in touch with us on 020 89914300. We want you to go about your job in a safe and effective manner so call us today.