Eco Gloves makes disposable gloves for people who need the protection but not the plastic. The brand builds three distinct lines, each solving the waste problem a different way, and MediDepot stocks all three by the box and by the case.
Every Eco Gloves product is powder-free, non-sterile and made without natural rubber latex. Per Eco Gloves, the material is also free of parabens, phthalates, phosphates, chlorine, BPA and Proposition 65 listed ingredients, and complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.1350 for direct food contact.
Why Use Eco Gloves?
- Independently tested environmental claims. The biodegradable nitrile line is verified to ASTM D5511 and ASTM D5526 by independent laboratories. The compostable line is BPI certified to ASTM D6400 and EN 13432.
- No change to how you work. The biodegradable gloves perform like ordinary nitrile and go in the regular waste stream. Nothing new to learn, no separate bin.
- Food safe across the range. Every line is compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1350 for direct food contact, per Eco Gloves.
- Latex-free throughout. No natural rubber latex in any line, so they can be worn by staff and clients with a latex allergy.
- Packaging that matches the product. Dispenser boxes are recyclable paper printed with water-based or soy-based inks.
- Box or case. Every line is stocked in single boxes for smaller sites and in case packs for high-volume operations.
Eco Gloves Product Lines
1. Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves
Standard nitrile performance with an additive that lets landfill bacteria break the glove down instead of leaving it intact for decades. Available at 4 mil in black and blue violet, sizes X-Small to X-Large.
- Textured fingertips for grip on wet and oily surfaces
- Black conceals grease, ink and dye; blue violet stays visible against skin and food
- Boxes of 100 and cases of 1,000
2. Nitrile Exam Gloves
The heavy-duty line, built for jobs where a glove has to last the whole task rather than a single step.
- 5 mil black with a textured surface for tattoo work, automotive, janitorial and chemical handling
- 4 mil SoftTouch BLUSH with a softer finish for salon, spa and beauty work
- Boxes of 100 and cases of 1,000
3. Compostable Gloves
Made from bio-based starchy vegetables with Advanced Biopolymer Technology, not from plastic and not from nitrile. BPI certified compostable.
- Embossed textured surface for better grip than a plain poly glove
- Adult sizes Small to X-Large, plus a kids youth size for classrooms and camps
- Boxes of 100 and cases of 2,400
Key Features You'll Find in Eco Gloves Products
- Powder-free and non-sterile across every line
- Not made with natural rubber latex
- Ambidextrous, single use
- Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1350 for direct food contact, per Eco Gloves
- Free of parabens, phthalates, phosphates, chlorine, BPA and Proposition 65 listed ingredients, per Eco Gloves
- Recyclable dispenser packaging
Who Uses Eco Gloves?
Commercial kitchens, restaurants, delis and coffee shops. Salons, spas and tattoo studios. Cleaning and janitorial teams. Automotive workshops. Schools and childcare settings using the youth size. Veterinary and animal care. Laboratories and general facility use.
Choosing the Right Eco Gloves Product
How long will the glove be worn?
For a full task or a long shift, choose 5 mil nitrile. For everyday handling, 4 mil biodegradable nitrile. For short tasks measured in minutes, the compostable line.
Are chemicals involved?
Nitrile only. The compostable line is not intended for chemical handling.
Does the glove need to be seen?
Blue violet shows a tear or a pinhole more readily than black, which is why kitchens and laboratories tend to prefer it. Black hides grease, ink and dye.
What happens to the glove afterwards?
Biodegradable nitrile goes in the regular waste. Compostable gloves go to a composting facility. If your site has no compost collection, the biodegradable line is the more honest choice.
Buying by the Box or by the Case
Boxes of 100 suit smaller sites and mixed-size stock. Case packs cut the per-glove cost and reduce reordering for kitchens, clinics and facilities with steady daily use. Case quantities are 1,000 gloves for the nitrile lines and 2,400 for the compostable lines.
Why Buy Eco Gloves at MediDepot?
Every size, colour and pack format on one shelf, with the certification details written out on each product page rather than buried in a brochure. Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's own published material, and where a claim comes from the brand it is attributed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Eco Gloves latex-free?
Yes. No line contains natural rubber latex, so they can be worn by people with a latex allergy.
Are Eco Gloves sterile?
No. Every line is non-sterile and intended for single use.
Can these gloves be used with food?
Yes. Per Eco Gloves, all lines comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.1350 for direct food contact.
What is the difference between biodegradable and compostable?
Biodegradable nitrile breaks down in landfill conditions over time and goes in regular waste. Compostable gloves are made from plant material and break down in a composting facility. The right choice depends on what waste stream your site actually has.
Do the biodegradable gloves perform differently from regular nitrile?
No. Per Eco Gloves, the additive changes how the glove breaks down after disposal, not how it performs while worn.
Which size should be ordered?
Per Eco Gloves, the textured nitrile gloves run small; consider ordering one size larger than usual. The compostable gloves are loose fitting, so hand length matters more than circumference.
Final Thoughts
Disposable gloves are worn for minutes and last for decades in the ground. Eco Gloves exists to shorten that second number without asking anyone to accept a worse glove. Whichever line fits your waste stream, the protection, the food-contact compliance and the latex-free material stay the same.