Latex examination gloves remain a high-demand medical consumable prized for their tactile sensitivity, elasticity and fit — qualities that keep them a staple in many clinical and dental settings. This page covers the AQL, EN 455 standard, low-protein specification and certification a medical-grade latex glove buyer needs.
We supply natural rubber latex examination gloves at AQL 1.5, made to EN 455, in low-protein and powder-free options to reduce allergy risk, CE-marked and sourced from ISO 13485-certified manufacturing. Available in bulk by the container and under private label.
| Specification | Standard / option | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Quality level | AQL 1.5 (examination grade) | Medical pinhole-defect threshold under EN 455 |
| Protein content | Low-protein formulation | Reduces Type I latex-allergy risk |
| Powder | Powder-free or lightly powdered | Powder-free preferred in regulated markets |
| Standards | EN 455 (Parts 1–4) | The medical-glove quality benchmark |
| Sizes | XS–XL | Full clinical fit range |
| HS heading | 4015.12 | Rubber gloves for medical/surgical use |
Latex still leads on fit and tactile feedback, which is why many practitioners prefer it for fine, dexterity-dependent procedures, and it is often the most economical natural option. The trade-off is the risk of Type I natural-rubber-latex allergy among both wearers and patients, which is why many regulated facilities have moved to nitrile. Sourcing a low-protein, powder-free latex glove materially reduces that risk and keeps latex viable where its feel and cost advantage matter. For latex-sensitive environments, nitrile remains the safer specification.
EN 455 is the European standard that defines a medical glove across four parts: freedom from holes (the AQL water-leak test), physical properties such as tensile strength and elongation, biological safety and protein/endotoxin limits, and shelf-life determination. A latex glove marketed as medical-grade should reference EN 455 and carry a documented AQL — we provide both, with batch test certificates, so your registration and tender files are complete.
Packed 100 per box, 10 boxes per carton, with a 20-foot container holding roughly 1.4 million gloves. Minimums start at 100,000 pieces. Own-brand packaging with ISO 15223 symbols and market-specific regulatory text is supported.
Yes — low-protein, powder-free options are available to reduce Type I latex-allergy risk, at AQL 1.5 under EN 455.
Latex offers superior fit and feel at lower cost; nitrile avoids latex-allergy risk and resists chemicals better. Latex-sensitive settings should choose nitrile.
CE marking, ISO 13485 manufacturing, EN 455 conformance and batch AQL test certificates.
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