Ergonomic Gloves That Grip, but Won’t Rip

Although gloves are donned and doffed dozens of times each day, they often go unnoticed—that is, until they rip. A glove that malfunctions or doesn’t fit properly can turn even routine procedures into a challenge. Ansell understands this reality all too well, which is why its extensive glove portfolio is designed with both protection and performance in mind.

Case in point? MICROFLEX Neogard C52 gloves, which are made with pliable neoprene material for optimal tactile sensitivity and comfort, especially during longer procedures.

Featuring Ansell’s proprietary ERGOFORM technology —which delivers high-performance musculoskeletal support to reduce the risk of ergonomic injury—MICROFLEX Neogard C52 gloves have a textured outer finish for superior grip in wet and dry environments.

‘Comfortable & Stretchy’

Nancy Shepard, RDH, said the wet grip–certified MICROFLEX Neogard C52 gloves were “comfortable and stretchy,” an observation seconded by Brian Lee, DDS, a general dentist who practices in Fountain Valley, CA. He found the gloves to be flexible and comfortable and observed that they mimicked an elasticity similar to latex gloves.

“They're thick enough to handle long procedures without ripping, and they don't tear easily,” Dr. Lee shared. “They also grip very well in wet conditions.”

Additionally, the MICROFLEX Neogard C52 neoprene exam gloves are made without natural rubber proteins or powder to protect dental professionals from Type 1 latex allergies.

Fingertip Texture

Another popular option, MICROFLEX MidKnight Touch 93–732 gloves have a thin, durable design that offers strength, dexterity, and tactility. Along with ERGOFORM technology, MICROFLEX MidKnight Touch 93–732 nitrile gloves come in a distinctive black color that provides contrast while masking the appearance of oils, bodily fluids, and other stains.

 “The MICROFLEX MidKnight Touch 93–732 gloves have a more textured grip in the fingers,” Dr. Lee shared. “They feel like normal nitrile gloves in terms of elasticity and fi t, but they do feel more tear resistant than other nitrile gloves I’ve used in the past.”