Bulk Glove Buying Guide

Bulk Glove Buying Guide

A good bulk glove order starts with the task and the people wearing the gloves. Material, size, product classification and case quantity all affect the buying decision. This guide helps you compare the glove formats in Sllic's catalogue without treating every glove as the same product.

Choose the product for the task

Check the manufacturer's intended use and specifications before comparing price. An examination glove, a general-purpose vinyl glove and a reusable dishwashing glove serve different needs. Do not assume a general-purpose product has a medical classification, or that a disposable glove is suitable for every chemical or workplace hazard.

Where a workplace requires specific protection or a regulated product, confirm the exact model and documentation with the manufacturer and your workplace's purchasing requirements.

Compare the materials and formats

  • Nitrile: Sllic carries Intco AdvanCare 4 mil gloves in blue and black, plus TouchFlex 5.5 mil black gloves. Read each listing for model-specific details.
  • Vinyl: the clear Intco vinyl listing is a 4 mil, 1,000-count case with size options. Check its stated intended use rather than assuming it shares the classification of another Intco model.
  • Reusable dishwashing gloves: CanSafe gloves are sold by pairs and have their own care and use instructions. They are a different format from disposable examination gloves.

Browse all gloves to compare the available models.

Order the right size mix

Use the manufacturer's size guidance and your team's known fit requirements. A case is less useful if it contains the wrong size for the people who need it. If several people share a supply area, order sizes separately and label storage locations clearly.

Before a larger order, confirm the selected size on the product page and again in the cart. Do not assume a previous size selection carries over when changing products.

Count gloves, boxes and pairs correctly

The disposable glove cases in the listings below contain 1,000 gloves across ten boxes. That is 100 gloves per box and, when two gloves are used together, 500 pairs per case. Reusable glove packs described as 12 pairs contain 24 individual gloves. Comparing these quantities correctly avoids ordering half or twice what you intended.

Compare unit cost sensibly

Divide a disposable case price by the number of gloves for a cost-per-glove comparison. Compare like-for-like products, including size, model, material, thickness and classification. A lower unit price does not establish that a product is appropriate for the job.

Before placing a repeat order

  1. Confirm the exact model and intended use.
  2. Check size requirements for the team.
  3. Review how many individual gloves or pairs are included.
  4. Compare equivalent case quantities.
  5. Review storage, care and use directions on the package.

For help finding a model or arranging repeat purchasing, contact Sllic or explore a corporate wholesale account.

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