For sterile procedures, the DermAssist Prestige Surgical Gloves are polyisoprene — a synthetic alternative to natural rubber latex that delivers a latex-like feel without the Type I allergy risk. They're hand-specific, fully textured for wet and dry grip, and carry a polymer coating for easier donning, in half sizes from 7 through 8.5. Clinicians who prefer natural rubber will find the smooth DermAssist Latex Surgical Gloves (7.9 mil, uncoated, beaded cuff) in the same sterile, hand-specific format. Note that both listed lines are not chemo-rated, so if your protocol involves handling cytotoxic drugs, choose a chemo-tested glove instead.

Sizing surgical gloves matters more than with exam gloves: a hand-specific, half-sized fit reduces fatigue and preserves the fine motor control a procedure demands. The 11.5-inch length and beaded cuff help keep the glove secured over a gown sleeve throughout a case.

The NitriDerm COATS Exam Gloves address a common frustration for staff who glove up dozens of times a shift: dry, irritated hands. These non-sterile, ambidextrous nitrile gloves are lined with a colloidal oatmeal coating that conditions skin during wear, making them a practical choice where frequent changes lead to dermatitis. At 3.5 mil with full texturing, they balance dexterity with everyday exam-room durability.

Whether you're outfitting an operating suite or a busy exam room, matching material — polyisoprene, latex, or nitrile — to your allergy profile and procedure type is the decision that matters most. If you're comparing manufacturers, explore related lines from Alba Healthcare and Allied Healthcare.