What are CPE and TPE gloves?
Besides vinyl, latex, and nitrile gloves, two new kinds of gloves have begun to grow in popularity: cast polyethylene (CPE) gloves and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) gloves.
Learn about the differences between each kind of glove, what they have in common, and some of their benefits in today’s post.
| TPE gloves | CPE gloves | |
| Material | Thermoplastic elastomers that is produced in lower volumes and at higher costs. It has the same elasticity as rubber. | Polyethelene, a kind of resin that is produced in high volumes at low costs. It is one of the most commonly used plastics in the world. |
| Uses | Food service, food processing | Food service, food processing |
| Weight | Lighter than CPE gloves | Heavier than TPE gloves |
| Flexible | Yes | No |
Which gloves should I choose, CPE or TPE?
CPE gloves are suitable for short food preparation such as in household kitchens and restaurant kitchens.
TPE gloves are a more durable option that can be worn for longer hours. It is a suitable replacement for nitrile gloves in food preparation.
Why are TPE gloves becoming more popular?
TPE gloves has a similar resilience to rubber and high elasticity. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, is soft, is highly resistant to wear, has high temperature resistance, is easy to process, is non-toxic, safe and recyclable.
TPE gloves are more anti-static than latex gloves and do not release any odour. However, TPE gloves do not fit as well as latex gloves or nitrile gloves, which is the limitation of the material.
Here at Mediniaga, we supply both CPE and TPE gloves and are here to assist you to choose the glove that is more suitable for your business. Contact us now!