Disposable Gloves & Apparel

Disposable gloves and apparel are single-use or limited-use protective items worn during food handling, prep and service. They include latex and nitrile gloves in various thicknesses, as well as temperature-protection gloves for handling hot cookware. The goal is to reduce cross-contamination risk, protect staff hands and meet food safety hygiene requirements in a professional kitchen environment.

You'll find natural latex gloves in powder-free and standard variants, nitrile gloves in both industrial and examination weights, and temperature-protection gloves for handling hot surfaces. Nitrile options include blue powder-free and black styles. Pac Trading supplies bulk carton quantities, while San Jamar covers temperature-rated protection. Vogue also stocks a glove dispenser to keep your bench tidy and your supply accessible.

Latex gloves offer a close, tactile fit and are a popular choice for general food prep. Nitrile gloves are the go-to where latex allergies are a concern among staff or customers, and they tend to resist punctures and certain chemicals better. Industrial-weight nitrile suits high-volume prep work, while examination-weight nitrile is thinner and better for tasks needing more dexterity. Consider your team's allergy profile and the work intensity before choosing.

Most gloves here are available in medium and large. A glove that's too loose increases the chance of it catching on equipment or slipping off, while one that's too tight fatigues the hand quickly. If your team is mixed, stocking both medium and large cartons is the practical approach. Pac Trading's bulk carton format makes it easy to keep both sizes on hand without running out.

Powder-free gloves are strongly preferred in food environments because the corn-starch powder used in standard gloves can contaminate food and trigger allergies. Most kitchens now default to powder-free as standard practice. Chefs Depot stocks powder-free options in both latex and nitrile, so your team can work confidently without that risk. Check the product label to confirm powder-free status before ordering.

Temperature-protection gloves, like the San Jamar UCMX17BK, are designed for handling hot cookware, trays and oven equipment rather than food contact. They are not interchangeable with standard disposable gloves. Using a disposable latex or nitrile glove near high heat is a safety risk, so having a dedicated pair of rated protection gloves at each hot station is important for your team's safety.

Keep cartons in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight and strong chemicals, as UV and chemical exposure can degrade the material over time. A Vogue glove dispenser mounted near the prep station makes dispensing hygienic and quick. Avoid storing open cartons near raw proteins or strong odours. Rotate stock so older cartons are used first, especially with latex, which has a finite shelf life.

Yes. Several products here are sold in carton quantities of up to 1,000 gloves, which suits high-volume kitchens that go through stock quickly. Pac Trading's latex glove range is available in these larger carton formats. Buying in bulk reduces your cost per glove and means fewer reorder cycles during a busy week. Chefs Depot members save off RRP, making bulk purchasing even more cost-effective.

The Vogue GC960 is a wall- or bench-mounted dispenser that holds a box of gloves and lets staff grab one cleanly without touching the rest of the box. It keeps gloves accessible, reduces contamination from repeated handling of the carton and helps you monitor when stock is running low. For any kitchen with a dedicated prep area, a dispenser is a small addition that improves hygiene and workflow.

Pricing varies depending on glove type, weight and pack size. Nitrile examination-weight gloves generally cost more per unit than standard latex, reflecting the material and testing involved. Buying in bulk carton quantities brings the per-glove cost down considerably. Chefs Depot members save off RRP across the range, so registering for a trade account is worth doing before you place a large consumables order.