Black Nitrile Exam Gloves 5 Mil (1,000 Gloves/Case) By Eco Gloves

Black nitrile exam gloves. 5 mil thick. 1,000 gloves per case. These gloves are powder-free and latex-free. They fit either hand. The black color covers up stains from grease, ink, dye, and food. That makes them a popular choice for tattoo artists, mechanics, food workers, doctors, dentists, salon workers, and cleaning crews.

Key features of our black nitrile gloves

• 5 mil thick, heavier than a standard exam glove
• Black color with textured fingertips
• Beaded cuff and standard cuff length for a good fit
• Fits either hand
• No powder, no latex
• Single use
• 100% recyclable through TerraCycle and other glove recycling programs

These gloves can be recycled through special programs that take disposable gloves. Not every recycling center does this. Gloves that have touched dangerous chemicals or toxic materials cannot be recycled. Check with your local recycling program to find out if they take this type of glove.

These gloves do not contain natural rubber latex.

Instructions

Make sure your hands are clean and dry before putting on gloves. Slide one hand in, then the other. When you are done, look the gloves over for anything on them. Pull the first glove off from the wrist. Hold it in your still-gloved hand. Slip your fingers under the wrist of the second glove. Peel it off inside-out over the first.

Disposal

Throw away used gloves following your local rules. Clean gloves that have not touched dangerous chemicals or waste can be recycled through a program like TerraCycle.

Storage

Keep gloves in a cool, dry place with good airflow. Keep them away from heat, moisture, sunlight, strong radiation, ozone, and anything that puts pressure on them.

Caution

Some people are allergic to the materials used to make nitrile gloves. Do not use these gloves on anyone who has a known nitrile allergy without talking to a doctor first. Single use only.

Sustainability

Every purchase includes a tree planted, carbon-offset shipping, and a portion contributed to environmental causes.

Thickness and durability

These gloves are 5 mil thick. That is heavier than most standard exam gloves. The extra thickness means they hold up longer during tough jobs. You can wear them through a full shift without worrying about them tearing. That is why these gloves are popular in tattoo studios, auto shops, and on manufacturing floors — jobs where thinner gloves do not last.

Grip and feel

The fingertips are textured. That gives you a better hold on slippery, wet, or oily surfaces. You can still feel what you are touching while keeping a firm grip. That matters in medical work, mechanical jobs, and sanitation — anywhere you need control without losing your sense of touch.

Chemical resistance

These gloves block a wide range of chemicals, including oils, greases, cleaning products, and many common trade chemicals. They are rated as exam grade, which means they meet the standards used in medical and lab settings. For jobs that involve chemicals, these gloves are built to handle it.

Long shifts and extended wear

The 5 mil build means these gloves stay comfortable over long periods of wear. They do not pinch or break down when worn for hours at a time. In cleaning jobs and on production lines, the thickness keeps your hands covered through the full job.

Recyclability

These gloves are 100% recyclable through specialized glove recycling programs. That makes them a good fit for businesses and workers who want to cut down on waste. You get the same protection — and a way to dispose of them that does not end in a landfill.

About recyclable gloves

Recyclable gloves are gloves that can be sent through a special recycling process instead of being thrown in the trash. They go to facilities or programs that are set up for hard-to-recycle materials like disposable gloves. This is different from your regular curbside recycling bin. Those programs do not accept disposable gloves.

Why recycling gloves matters

When gloves go to a recycling program instead of a landfill, a few things happen. Less waste builds up in landfills. Raw materials get reused instead of thrown away. Less pollution comes from burning or burying waste. For companies with sustainability goals, adding glove recycling to their routine is a practical way to back up those goals with action.

Who should recycle

Any business or person whose gloves have not touched dangerous chemicals, hazardous waste, or biological material. This covers food service workers, retail staff, salon and spa workers, office workers, and people at home. If your gloves only touch food, people, or everyday materials, you can recycle them.

Where to recycle

TerraCycle is one of the most well-known programs that accepts disposable gloves. Other specialized recycling programs may also take them. Your regular curbside bin does not count - it is not set up to handle disposable gloves.

What types of gloves can be recycled

Latex, nitrile, and nylon gloves can be recycled. Their materials can be broken down and turned into new products.

Biodegradable PLA gloves, cloth gloves, coated synthetic gloves, dipped synthetic gloves, fabric gloves, and leather gloves cannot be recycled. The coatings, fibers, and mixed materials in those gloves do not work with the recycling process.

How to recycle your gloves

Get a collection bin from a recycling company that accepts gloves, like TerraCycle. Drop your used, clean gloves into the bin over time. When the bin is full, ship it back to the company. They handle the rest and process the gloves into new materials.

Limits of glove recycling

Not every recycling program takes disposable gloves. Always check before sending gloves to a facility. If no program is available in your area, follow your local disposal rules.

Gloves that have touched hazardous chemicals or biological waste cannot be recycled. Those need to be disposed of the proper way — sometimes that means being burned in a special facility rather than being recycled or thrown in regular trash. Putting those gloves into a recycling bin can damage the recycling process and cause problems for the whole batch.

Recyclable vs. biodegradable vs. compostable

These three words mean different things and are not interchangeable.

These gloves are recyclable. A recycling facility processes them and turns them into something new.

They are not biodegradable. Biodegradable gloves are made from materials that break down on their own when left in the environment over time.

They are not compostable. Compostable gloves break down under specific composting conditions and turn into organic matter.

Recyclable gloves need a specialized facility. Biodegradable gloves break down on their own. Compostable gloves need a composting system. These gloves fall into the first group.

Ordering

Available in boxes of 100 or cases of 1,000. Order as few as 10 boxes or over 1,000 cases. Pricing goes down as quantity goes up. Bulk pricing and wholesale inquiries are available.