You might have read that title and said: "why would clean room operators want to have a Red Solo Cup in the lab"?  Maybe the right question to ask is, how do I reduce solvent exposure for my operators?  We get this question a lot from Environmental Health and Safety staff because exposure to these solvents can be a severe issue.  I'll get back to the Red Solo Cup soon. 

When it comes to choosing new gloves for your cleanroom, the options can be very overwhelming. There are many choices to be made, from different materials to colors and textures. While glove trends come and go, the one constant in all the changes is the use of latex as the material. That is why we have put together a list of some advantages and disadvantages of latex to bring attention to why it has been around for so long.

Ever wonder if you're a good cleanroom operator? Put your knowledge to the test and find out now! 

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Latex has been a leading material in the disposable glove industry for a very long time. During the years 1980-2000, Latex had the best cost/performance ratio to any material available. Latex is both durable and easy to manufacture. Times have changed since its reign, but latex is still a very prominent element when it comes to making disposable gloves. Especially, in the cleanroom. ​