Medical Nitrile Gloves

Our nitrile gloves range offers competitive pricing for teams working to tight budgets, and next day delivery on stocked lines for when demand peaks and you can't afford to wait days for your order to arrive.

Whether you are performing blood pressure checks, wound assessments, or everyday consultations, nitrile gloves are essential for patient examinations and routine procedures.

The WMS Blue Nitrile Gloves range is EN 374 certified and ideal for professionals sourcing gloves for laboratory use, like handling specimens, reagents or chemicals rather than patient contact.

Our disposable nitrile gloves reduce cross-contamination risks between professionals and patients and are also powder-free to avoid wound contamination and allergic reactions.

Medical Nitrile Gloves FAQs

What makes nitrile gloves medical grade?

Nitrile gloves become certified medical grade by passing strict regulatory tests for barrier protection against blood-borne pathogens and infectious materials.

Medical grade gloves must feature an AQL rating of 1.5 or lower to ensure a low pinhole defect rate and comply with BS EN 455 standards. For chemical protection, nitrile medical gloves in the UK are additionally tested to EN 374.

How thick are medical grade nitrile gloves?

Nitrile glove thickness varies between 2 and 10 mils. The thickness of nitrile gloves is often measured in mils. The conversion rate between mils and mm is 1 mil = 0.0254mm.

A typical medical glove usually sits between 3 – 4 mils. This thickness level keeps the gloves thin enough for tactile sensitivity, but still strong enough to withstand punctures.

WMS Blue Nitrile Gloves have a thickness from fingertip, palm and cuff between 0.077mm - 0.083mm. SafeDon SD912 blue nitrile gloves have a palm thickness of 0.06mm.

Are nitrile gloves a medical device?

Classification depends on who the glove is protecting. A glove protecting the patient is classed as a medical device and tested to EN 455.

A glove protecting the wearer from chemical or biological risks falls under PPE regulations and is tested to EN 374.

Because most medical gloves do both, it is common for gloves to be dual registered as both a medical device and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Where can I buy nitrile exam gloves?

You can buy medical nitrile gloves from Williams Medical Supplies, and receive WMS plus loyalty points, same day shipping on stocked lines, with free next day delivery on orders over £100.