"Go on Amazon now, and you’ll see the average price is $19 - $25, which is ludicrous.”Įxacerbating the problem is the lack of domestic manufacturers, as well as increasing pressure on our foreign providers: In July, the US banned two subsidiaries of the world’s largest glove manufacturer, citing “reasonable evidence of forced labor in the manufacturing process.”Īnother problem is fraud, which is especially malignant during the desperation of a public health crisis. “Before Covid, you could buy a box (of nitrile gloves) for $3 - $6," says Kelly. And there’s already starting to be an impact. In other words, the deluge of consumer-grade masks we’ve seen - from fashion companies to individuals starting their own side-hustles on Etsy - that won’t happen with nitrile gloves.
The raw materials are very difficult to access in some parts of the world.”Ĭoated Rubber Work Gloves, 8-Pair Pack, Nitrile … nitrile glove manufacturing is very complex. “For surgical masks, also known as 3-ply masks, for $150,000 you can get a machine to make them and you’re in business. “The big problem with the nitrile glove space is that the barrier to entry is so great,” says Sean Kelly, Chief Procurement Officer for PPE of America. And they're only going to get harder to find.
In other words, not everyone needs gloves - but the people who do need gloves are likely to need nitrile gloves. We've also previously recommended them for gardening, and they're great for working with fiberglass and harsh cleaning chemicals. Outside of professional standards, nitrile gloves are sought at the consumer level for their strong resistance to puncture, protection against corrosion and chemicals, and hypoallergenic qualities - though some people are allergic, it's far less common than an allergy to latex or other glove-making materials.
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