Are You Paying for Cheap Glove Fillers?

Manufacturers use a specific set of raw materials when producing disposable gloves, much like following a recipe for baking. The quality of these gloves largely depends on the materials used. If these "ingredients" are altered, it will affect the performance of the final product. Often, chemical fillers are introduced to lower manufacturing costs.

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What are fillers & why use them?

Raw materials alone account for roughly 45% of the production costs for disposable gloves. To offer more affordable gloves or achieve cost savings, manufacturers often add fillers such as carbon black, silica, and chalk during production. However, this comes with trade-offs:

1. Decreased glove strength

2. Reduced flexibility

3. Issues with durability and potential toxicity to the user

The repercussions are significant:

• Higher rate of glove failure, leading to more frequent glove usage, increased waste, and higher disposal costs.

• Financial losses associated with employees needing to change gloves more often due to poor quality, ultimately reducing productivity.

• Use of thicker gloves believed to be more durable, which can, paradoxically, be less effective if raw materials are compromised.

Contrary to popular belief, opting for cheaper disposable gloves can end up costing more than investing in higher-quality ones from the outset. Check out more insights on why cheap disposable gloves may not actually save you money and the economics of choosing the right gloves.

Finding Fillers

Wondering if your gloves have fillers? There's a straightforward way to find out: the inflation test. Here’s what you do:

1. Blow up the glove like a balloon.

2. Inspect the surface of the inflated glove.

Disposable Glove Inflation Test

During the test, you will find that a filled nitrile glove appears dull and opaque compared to a shiny, clearer glove of higher quality.

Learn how to perform this inflation test to identify fillers in your gloves.

 Gloves with high filler content will have a chalky, dusty appearance, unlike those that are stronger, more colorful, and luminous. Cheap disposable gloves come with hidden costs and risks.

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Trust is paramount when relying on a supplier for gloves. Transparency throughout the supply chain can mitigate concerns. At Eagle, we go beyond standard SDS sheet listings with our unique Eagle Standard, including Delta Zero glove verification testing, to ensure consistent quality in our disposable gloves. Each batch is thoroughly tested to guarantee the same high-quality raw materials and manufacturing process.

Contact us with any questions about conducting your own inflation test.

Written by:
Steve Ardagh, CEO & Founder

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