Kruuse has launched Krutex Polyisoprene Surgical Gloves, which are both powder and latex-free to minimise the risk of glove-related allergy to latex protein.

The gloves are made from synthetic polyisoprene, which has a molecular structure similar to natural rubber latex. This, says the company, means the gloves have a fit, sensitivity and comfort equal to natural rubber latex. The company says they are also designed to provide increased fingertip sensitivity.

Andrew Groom Managing Director, Kruuse UK Ltd said: "After feedback from our customers showed an increasing concern regarding latex allergies amongst clinicians, we were encouraged to develop this addition to our well established range of gloves."

Krutech latex free gloves join the existing Krutech range which includes; Vet Gel surgeons' gloves, Krutech latex surgical gloves, Krutech latex, vinyl and nitrile examination gloves and the widely used arm length gloves range. The new range is supplied in boxes of 25 sterile, single packed pairs and are available in half sizes from 6.0 to 9.0.

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