What is the difference between Medical Grade and Multi-Purpose and Foodservice Grade gloves?
Medical grade gloves must be of a higher quality than Multi-Purpose and Foodservice grade gloves. Besides the strict composition of the gloves such as nitrile, latex or vinyl, gloves must pass an Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) test, which is measured on major and minor defects in the gloves. Major defects are visible to eye and include things like stains or dirt. Minor defects are pinholes and may be invisible to the naked eye. The AQL for medical grade gloves is 1.5 – 2.5 pinholes per 100 gloves (1.5% – 2.5%), while multi-purpose and foodservice gloves can have an acceptance rating as high as 4%. What quality standards are in place to ensure that Sysco Brand Gloves deliver peak performance? Sysco Brand Gloves conform to the most demanding standards. The Sysco Brand AQL for foodservice grade gloves is 1.5% and for Medical grade gloves it is .065%. What is the powder used for in disposable gloves? Powder makes donning the glove easier. How are powder free gloves made and can they be don
