| Ultimate
Elongation |
|
This measures the percent
stretch of the glove at the point it breaks. Typically
a good glove should have a stretch of 600-900% before it
breaks. |
| Vinyl |
|
This term is a common abbreviation
for PVC or polyvinyl chloride, a synthetic polymer derived
from the polymerization of vinyl chloride. PVC is a brittle
plastic. To enable it to be molded for glove manufacture,
a plasticizer is added to soften the PVC. |
| Vulcanization |
|
In layman term, it is also called curing.
Basically in vulcanization, the latex particles are modified
by the added chemicals. In particular, the sulfur atoms
are chained with the rubber molecules to form a cross-link
that strengthens the physical properties of the rubber.
Without vulcanization, rubber will find little practical
applications as it will tear and melt easily. |
| Water Leak Test |
|
A test designed to determine the pinhole
level of a batch of gloves. The most common method is using
1000ml of clean water, which is poured into a glove sample
and observed for a few minutes for any signs of leaks. |
| Width |
|
This measures the width of the palm
at the base of the thumb and index finger to the edge of
the palm. The width determines the glove size, from XS
to XL. |
