Vinyl is a synthetic man-made material that is protein-free and non-biodegradable. Vinyl gloves were the first synthetic alternative available, offering an allergy-free option to latex and composed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and plasticizers. The polymerisation process, whereby monomers of vinyl chloride are linked together to form long polymer chains (Vinyl Council Australia, 2020), softens the material and gives vinyl gloves a long shelf life.
Shop By category
