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Nitrile is the standard glove material for cadaver dissection at most anatomy programs — it resists the preservative fluids used on specimens better than latex, doesn’t carry latex-allergy risk in a shared lab, and holds up to the hours of handling a dissection session involves. Many students also double-glove to cut down on odor absorption. These seven nitrile gloves cover the range from basic exam-grade boxes to extended-cuff and heavier industrial-grade options.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ansell MicroFlex MidKnight MK-296 | $15-$25 per 100-count box | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Ansell Micro-Touch Nitrile Disposable Gloves | $15-$20 per 200-count box | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Microflex Onyx N64 | $15-$25 per 100-count box | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Kimberly-Clark Halyard Purple Nitrile Exam Gloves | $20-$30 per 100-count box | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Kimberly-Clark Halyard Purple Nitrile-Xtra Extended Cuff | $25-$35 per 50-count box | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | SHOWA N-DEX Plus Industrial Grade Nitrile Gloves | $20-$30 per 100-count box | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | AMMEX Professional Nitrile Gloves | $10-$18 per 100-count box | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Ansell MicroFlex MidKnight MK-296
A black nitrile exam glove from Ansell’s MicroFlex line, commonly stocked for lab and clinical settings where tactile sensitivity matters.
- Black nitrile, powder-free
- Textured fingertips for grip
- Latex-free
- Good tactile feedback for detailed dissection work
- Widely stocked in medical and lab supply channels
- Exam-grade thickness, not built for chemical-heavy environments
Ansell Micro-Touch Nitrile Disposable Gloves
A multi-purpose nitrile exam glove marketed for healthcare, cleaning, veterinary, and laboratory use, sold in bulk boxes.
- Powder-free nitrile
- Non-latex
- Sold in boxes of 200
- Budget-friendly for stocking a whole lab session
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Basic exam-grade protection, no extended cuff
Microflex Onyx N64
A black nitrile glove from the Microflex Onyx line, another common choice where a darker glove helps hide staining during dissection.
- Black nitrile, powder-free
- Textured grip
- Latex-free formulation
- Black color masks specimen staining better than clear or blue gloves
- Solid tactile sensitivity
- Standard exam thickness
Kimberly-Clark Halyard Purple Nitrile Exam Gloves
A 6-mil nitrile glove recommended for dental, laboratory, and pharmacy professionals working in higher-risk applications than a basic exam room.
- 6 mil thickness
- Powder-free, latex-free
- Purple color for easy identification against latex stock
- Thicker than typical exam gloves for better puncture resistance
- Explicitly recommended for lab-grade use, not just clinical exams
- Costs more per box than basic exam-grade nitrile
Kimberly-Clark Halyard Purple Nitrile-Xtra Extended Cuff
The extended-cuff version of Halyard’s Purple Nitrile line, adding forearm coverage that’s useful for deeper dissection work.
- Extended cuff for forearm protection
- 6 mil nitrile
- Powder-free, latex-free
- Extra cuff length reduces fluid contact up the forearm
- Same durable nitrile formulation as the standard Purple Nitrile
- Pricier than the standard-cuff version
SHOWA N-DEX Plus Industrial Grade Nitrile Gloves
A thicker industrial-grade nitrile glove from SHOWA’s N-DEX Plus line, built for tougher lab conditions than a basic exam glove.
- Low-modulus, non-latex nitrile formulation
- Thicker than standard N-DEX for added puncture resistance
- Good chemical and abrasion resistance
- More durable than exam-grade gloves for longer dissection sessions
- Better tactile sensitivity than bulkier chemical-resistant gloves
- Bulkier feel than the thinnest exam-grade options
AMMEX Professional Nitrile Gloves
A widely available exam-grade nitrile glove line from AMMEX, sold in bulk cases and commonly stocked by teaching labs.
- 3 mil nitrile thickness
- Powder-free, latex-free
- Sold in boxes and multi-box cases
- Very affordable for outfitting an entire lab section
- Available in multiple sizes and colors including black
- Thinner than the Halyard or SHOWA industrial-grade options
Buying tips
- Double-gloving with a thinner exam pair (AMMEX, Ansell Micro-Touch) under a thicker outer pair is a common way to combine tactile sensitivity with odor and fluid protection.
- If your program requires forearm coverage, go with an extended-cuff option like the Halyard Purple Nitrile-Xtra rather than a standard-length exam glove.
- Black or purple nitrile makes it easier to spot fluid staining and tears mid-session compared to clear gloves.
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