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Neobex is back this week and ready to help, by once again providing insight into the medical examination glove industry. Today we cover glove testing: AQL and the pinhole test!

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Key takeaways:

1. AQL- Acceptable quality limits. / A percentage-based method that applies to a sample of gloves. / AQL for medical-grade gloves is 2.5. / Lower AQL represents a higher quality

2. FDA does not consider a glove to be approved if it fails the ASTM tests, but can be “accepted”.

Medical examination gloves testing: AQL and pinholes - Neobex Medical examination gloves are evaluated according to AQL standards implemented in the industry. Neobex Medical is here to explain it to you.

Market news update July 26th, 2021:
The natural rubber crisis and its impacts
Key takeaways:
- There is a disruption in the supply chain because manufacturers are replenishing their inventory at the same time. Rubber is a natural resource that takes time to grow and cultivate so, when large quantities are ordered at the same time, this rarity in the offer of natural rubber increasing the price.
- Prices are escalating at a rapid rate and keep increasing month by month.
- The price of latex gloves will considerably increase in the next months. Substitute products such as Nitrile, Vinyl, and blend gloves will become more attractive for consumers who want a cheaper alternative.

The natural rubber crisis and its impacts - Neobex - PPE Wholesale The current natural rubber crisis impacts the industry's supply chain and prices and will impact many sectors as its a crucial raw material.

Neobex is here to help, by providing insight into the medical examination glove industry. Today we cover the 4 glove generations: latex, vinyl, nitrile, the blend, and their different characteristics.

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Key takeaways on the 4 glove generations:
Each glove type offers unique advantages but comes with a certain degree of compromise in terms of barrier protection, durability, sensitivity, comfort, and cost. No single glove provides the “perfect” solution for all applications, and it is nearly impossible for a healthcare facility to standardize on a single type of glove material to meet all their needs.

The 4 medical exam glove generations explained - Neobex - Glove Guide The 4 medical exam glove generations that are most common are clearly and simply explained here for buyers, users, and distributors to use