Ansell ENCORE MicrOptic Latex Micro Surgical Gloves

Surgeons choosing ENCORE MicrOptic gloves are almost always working at the finer end of the operating spectrum — microsurgery, ophthalmology, and delicate procedures where tactile feedback matters more than anything else. That's the whole point of this Ansell line: at 0.18 mm (roughly 7.1 mil), the micro-thin latex wall lets fingertips read tissue and instruments with a sensitivity a standard surgical glove can't match, while a micro-textured surface keeps wet instruments from slipping.

The gloves are sterile, hand-specific (left and right shaped separately for a natural, fatigue-reducing fit), and finished with a polymer coating for easier donning. Their brown color is deliberate — it cuts glare under bright surgical lighting and improves visual contrast at the surgical field, which is why the "MicrOptic" name suits precision and optic work. Cuff length runs to about 11.7 inches, giving reliable overlap with gown sleeves.

A key distinction to check before ordering: not every reference in this line carries the same chemo rating. The beaded-cuff models (such as 5787002 in size 6.5 and 5787005 in size 8) are not chemo approved, while the standard-cuff MicrOptic references (like 5787003 in size 7 and 5787004 in size 7.5) are chemo tested. If your protocol involves handling chemotherapeutic agents, match the SKU accordingly.

Sizing spans size 6 (5787001) through 8.5 (5787006) in half-size increments, so surgical teams can stock a full range for a snug, precise fit — critical to preserving the dexterity these gloves are built to deliver. All are natural rubber latex; departments with latex-sensitivity concerns should plan alternatives.

Explore the full Encore surgical glove range, or compare with ENCORE Acclaim for another fit and feel profile.