Which Gloves Are Right For You?

Saturday, March 1, 2003

Consumer Which Gloves Are Right For You? (NAPSA)—There’s moreto selecting the right glove than manyrealize. These facts may prove handy: Different disposable gloves are suitable for different tasks. Most disposable gloves are made of latex, nitrile or vinyl. Latex gloves, the most common, are made from natural rubber latex from rubber trees. Latex provides a comfortable glove for moderate protection. Some people are allergic to latex proteins which maybein the gloves. Latex gloves should not be worn during food preparation to prevent allergic reactions by sensitive individuals who might consumethe food. Nitrile gloves are made of synthetic, non-latex materials and are very durable. They provide greater protection against a larger range of chemicals and oils than do latex or vinyl gloves. Vinyl gloves provide general protection for short-term, non-rig- orous use, when there’s minimal risk of contact with infectious substances or chemicals. Kimberly-Clark offers latex, nitrile and vinyl disposable gloves. For more information, contact Kimberly-Clark Health Care at (800) KC-HELPSorvisit the Web site at www.kchealthcare.com/retail.

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