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Average Number of Glove Leaks by Location and Glove Type
| Glove Type | Thumb | Fingers | Palm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanroom | 2.2 ± 3.3 | 2.4 ± 3.9 | 0.0 ± 0.0 |
| Medical-grade | 0.4 ± 1.0 | 0.4 ± 0.5 | 0.2 ± 0.4 |
| General-duty | 1.0 ± 1.2 | 2.6 ± 3.5 | 0.7 ± 1.3 |
| Low-modulus | 0.8 ± 1.6 | 1.3 ± 1.6 | 2.0 ± 3.0 |
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| Percentage of total leaks | 30.3% | 51.4% | 18.3% |
