Collection: Safeguard+ Gloves

Safeguard+ Disposable Gloves: Nitrile and Vinyl

The wrong glove makes the job harder. Too loose and you fumble, too thin and it tears, too heavy and your hands ache by lunchtime. Safeguard+ has four gloves, each chosen for a different kind of work, from light nitrile for personal care to heavy-duty nitrile for cleaning, plus two economical vinyl gloves for quick tasks. All four are powder-free and latex-free, and all come by the box of 100 or the carton of 1,000.

Compare the Safeguard+ Gloves

Blue Nitrile 3.5g: The everyday glove for care and clinical work. Close-fitting, flexible nitrile with textured fingertips. Sizes XS to XL.

Black Nitrile Heavy-Duty 5.5g: For tough jobs. Thicker nitrile that resists tears and punctures, with a matte black finish that hides grease, ink and dye. Sizes S to XL.

Clear Vinyl: For quick, frequent tasks. Medical grade, tested to ASTM D5250, with 0.08mm reinforced fingertips and a minimum 240mm length. Sizes S to XL.

Blue Vinyl: For kitchens and visibility. Easy to spot if torn, with a textured fingertip. ARTG 429759, made under ISO 13485. Sizes S to XL.

Nitrile or Vinyl?

Choose nitrile for longer tasks, personal and continence care, anything that needs dexterity, or work with cleaning chemicals. Nitrile is a synthetic rubber that stretches and fits closely, and it resists tears better than vinyl.

Choose vinyl for short, low-risk tasks where gloves are changed constantly, such as serving food, quick hygiene tasks or light cleaning. Vinyl has a looser fit and costs less per glove.

Which Glove for Your Workplace?

Aged care and home care: Blue Nitrile for personal care, and Clear Vinyl for quick tasks.

Clinics and dental: Blue Nitrile.

Commercial kitchens: Blue Vinyl for service, and Blue Nitrile for longer prep.

Cleaning and facility maintenance: Black Nitrile Heavy-Duty.

Tattoo, hair and beauty: Black Nitrile, or Clear Vinyl for quick treatments.

Find Your Size

Measure across your palm at the widest point, just below the knuckles. As a guide (Clear Vinyl widths): Small about 85mm, Medium 95mm, Large 105mm, Extra Large 115mm. Gloves should fit snugly without pulling across the knuckles or bunching at the fingertips. Ordering for a team? Start with a box of each common size.

Using Gloves Well

1. Clean and dry your hands first.
2. Use a fresh pair for each person and each task.
3. Change straight away if a glove tears or becomes heavily soiled.
4. Remove gloves by peeling from the cuff, turning them inside out.
5. Bin them, then wash your hands with Safeguard+ Hand & Body Soap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all Safeguard+ gloves latex-free?

Yes. All four are latex-free and powder-free. The nitrile gloves are made from synthetic rubber, and the vinyl gloves from PVC.

What does the gram weight on a glove mean?

It's the weight of one glove, which reflects thickness. The 3.5g Blue Nitrile is light with good feel, while the 5.5g Black Nitrile is thicker and tougher for heavy jobs.

Which glove is best for food handling?

Blue gloves are popular in kitchens because they're easy to spot if torn. Blue Vinyl suits quick service, and Blue Nitrile suits longer prep. Change gloves between raw and ready-to-eat food.

Are Safeguard+ gloves medical grade?

Clear Vinyl is medical grade and tested to ASTM D5250. Blue Vinyl is included on the ARTG (429759). The nitrile gloves are examination-style gloves suitable for care and clinical tasks.

Why choose powder-free gloves?

Powder can leave residue on hands, food and surfaces, and can irritate skin. Powder-free gloves are now standard in healthcare and food handling.

How many gloves come in a carton?

Each box holds 100 gloves, and a carton holds 10 boxes (1,000 gloves).

Can facilities set up regular glove supply?

Yes. APEX, our B2B platform, makes scheduled and repeat orders simple.

Not sure which glove suits your team? Call us on 1300 604 499.