After testing countless disposable gloves, the Adenna GLD262 latex gloves stand out as my top pick for medical-grade hand protection. The 6 mil thickness strikes that sweet spot – substantial enough to feel secure during messy tasks, yet thin enough to maintain surgical-level tactile sensitivity.

What surprised me most was the stretch! Unlike stiff vinyl or rigid nitrile alternatives, these conform to your hands like a second skin. I’ve used them for everything from dissecting chicken in the kitchen (zero tears from bone fragments) to applying tattoo stencils (precise grip on ink bottles). The lightly chlorinated interior makes sweating them off between tasks a non-issue.

The powder-free design is a game-changer for detail work – no more chalky residue fogging up dental mirrors or contaminating lab samples. That said, be warned: Amazon’s packaging is notoriously rough on these boxes. My first shipment arrived looking like it survived a forklift duel, though the individually packaged gloves remained pristine.

While they outperform nitrile against biological hazards, I did notice slight degradation when handling PVC primer during plumbing repairs. For chemical-heavy jobs, I’d recommend doubling up or switching materials. But for everyday medical use? These are my new go-to gloves – just maybe order from a different retailer if you’re particular about box condition!