Comparison Between Hanging-Card Gloves and PVC Gloves

Both are among the most common disposable gloves used in industrial, commercial, and daily settings as basic personal protective products.

Overview

Disposable plastic gloves are generally divided into two major categories: polyethylene (PE) gloves and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gloves.
The term “hanging-card gloves” refers to a packaging and sales format, in which a fixed number of gloves (usually 100 pcs) are attached to a cardboard or plastic card with a hole at the top for hanging on display hooks.
This type of packaging is popular in restaurants, supermarkets, and gas stations due to its convenience and easy access.

1. Material

Polyethylene (PE/Plastic) Hanging-Card Gloves

Features: The most common and economical type; relatively stiff texture, moderate transparency, and low elasticity.

Advantages:

• · Extremely low cost: The cheapest among all glove types.
• · Food safety: Prevents hand-to-food contamination.
• · Latex-free: Suitable for users allergic to natural rubber latex.

Disadvantages:

• · Poor elasticity and fit: Loose and less form-fitting, which affects dexterity.
• · Low strength: Prone to tearing and punctures, offering limited protection.
• · Not resistant to oils or organic solvents.

 

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Gloves

Features: Softer texture, higher transparency, and better elasticity compared to PE gloves.

Advantages:

• · Good value for money: More expensive than PE gloves but cheaper than nitrile or latex gloves.
• · Better fit: More form-fitting and flexible than PE gloves.
• · Latex-free: Also suitable for users allergic to latex.
• · Adjustable softness: Plasticizers can be added to modify flexibility.

Disadvantages:

• · Moderate chemical resistance: Less resistant to oils and certain chemicals compared to nitrile gloves.
• · Environmental concerns: Contains chlorine; disposal may raise environmental issues.
• · May contain plasticizers: Compliance should be checked for applications involving direct food contact.

 

2. Summary

In the market, the most common plastic hanging-card gloves are made of PE material, as they are the most economical option and fulfill basic anti-contamination needs.

Comparison Table
Feature	Polyethylene (PE) Hanging-Card Gloves	Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Gloves
Material	Polyethylene	Polyvinyl Chloride
Cost	Very low	Relatively low
Elasticity/Fit	Poor, loose	Better, more form-fitting
Strength	Low, easily torn	Moderate
Antistatic Property	None	Average
Main Applications	Food handling, housekeeping, light cleaning	Food service, electronic assembly, laboratories, light medical and cleaning tasks

Purchase Recommendations

• · For minimal cost and basic anti-contamination use (e.g., food distribution, simple cleaning), choose PE gloves.
• · For better flexibility and comfort with a slightly higher budget, PVC gloves are recommended.
• · For stronger resistance to oils, chemicals, or heavy-duty use, nitrile gloves are the preferred option, though at a higher cost.