CAREMATES GLOVE GUIDES HELP SELL THE RIGHT GLOVES FOR YOUR CUSTOMER’S NEEDS 

The Importance of “Medical Examination” Gloves:
Gloves labeled “examination” or “exam” are medical grade gloves. They’re vigorously tested and meet the standards set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This categorization of glove has to pass the water-leak test, the elongation test, and the tensile strength test

The Importance of Wearing the Right Size Glove:
When choosing a glove, the right size makes a difference. Gloves should not fit skintight. Though gloves should not be too loose, there should be a comfortable space to allow uncramped movement of fingers. Exam gloves that are too tight can cause pressure and tension, creating thumb fatigue as well as bad circulation. In addition, gloves that are too tight can tear more easily because they’re under stress. Objects will penetrate the glove more easily.

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Know What Type of Glove Best Meets Your Use:
Examination gloves serve different purposes for different needs. Shepard manufactures a wide variety of glove types for a wide array of needs. Our decision-making chart provides pharmacies a simple graph to use as a selling tool for your clients.

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