TABLE 2.

Pros and Cons of Various Surgical Glove Materials

	Latex	Nitrile	Neoprene	Polyisoprene
Structure	Cis-IP natural rubber	Acrylonitrile butadiene	Chloroprene	Cis-IP synthetic rubber
Pros	Fit and tactile sensitivity	Hypoallergenic; chemical resistance, durability, and puncture resistance	Chemical resistance, temperature resistance, and durability	Similar fit and feel of natural rubber latex without the risk of latex allergy
Cons	Risk of allergic reactions to latex proteins	Generally considered to be stiffer than latex of polyisoprene alternatives	Some users feel that they are stiffer than their latex or polyisoprene alternatives	Significantly more expensive than the alternatives