Category Overview
Cleanroom Gloves
Nitrile, Latex, Neoprene & Specialty Gloves for ISO-Class and Controlled Environments
Barrier Protection Particle Control Sterile Options
Cleanroom gloves are contamination-control tools and a critical barrier between personnel and product. Proper selection helps control particles, extractables, and bioburden transfer while delivering the dexterity and grip required for the task. Selection should be driven by your ISO class, process risk, and chemical exposure—not habit.
Best suited for: pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing, sterile compounding, medical device assembly, microelectronics and semiconductor operations, aerospace, optics, and controlled laboratories where glove discipline supports yield and compliance.
ISO-class critical work
→ Cleanroom processed gloves (often sterile)
Chemical contact
→ Nitrile / specialty chemical-resistant options
Dexterity and tactile work
→ Thin-gauge, low-particulate cleanroom gloves
Selection Guide
How to choose the right cleanroom glove
Start with the risk profile: product sensitivity, sterility requirements, and chemical exposure. Then select glove material, sterility, thickness, and surface finish that match your SOP and operator needs.
Why cleanroom glove selection drives contamination control
Gloves influence both directions of contamination flow: they protect the product from skin flakes, oils, and microbes, and protect personnel from chemical and biological exposure. In cleanrooms, gloves are also a “high-touch” surface, so particulate cleanliness, extractables, and donning technique matter.
- Particle control: cleanroom processing reduces particulate and residues vs. general exam gloves
- Barrier integrity: thickness, tensile properties, and defects affect protection
- Extractables & ions: important for sensitive assemblies and critical wipe-downs
- Grip and dexterity: texture and fit influence safe handling and process outcomes
Common mistakes to avoid
- Choosing by material name only (thickness, cleanliness, and sterility matter)
- Improper donning that contaminates glove surfaces before work begins
- Using the same gloves across zones without change-out discipline
- Ignoring chemical compatibility and breakthrough risk
Quick match: glove direction by use case
| Your need | Common glove direction | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Aseptic / sterile processing | Sterile cleanroom gloves | Supports controlled transfer and sterility assurance workflows. |
| General ISO-class operations | Cleanroom processed nitrile or latex | Balances cleanliness, durability, and dexterity. |
| Chemical exposure risk | Chemical-resistant nitrile / specialty materials | Improves resistance to common solvents and disinfectants. |
| Electronics / ESD-sensitive work | ESD-safe or low-ionic gloves (as required) | Supports static control and reduces ionic contamination risk. |
Best-practice glove discipline (SOP fundamentals)
- Don cleanly: avoid touching skin, garments, or non-clean surfaces during donning.
- Change out early: replace gloves before they “look dirty” to avoid transfer.
- Control zones: change gloves when moving between areas or tasks.
- Use correct sizing: poor fit reduces dexterity and increases tearing risk.
- Match chemistry: verify compatibility for solvents, disinfectants, and cleaners in use.
For the fastest recommendation, be ready to share: ISO class/room grade, sterile requirement, chemicals handled, and whether you need low-ionic or ESD-safe properties.
Need help selecting?
Talk to a cleanroom specialist
Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574 for help matching the right cleanroom glove to your SOP and application.