Best Nitrile Gloves by the Case (2026): 5 Cases Compared

An oil change or a brake job leaves hands coated in oil, grease and brake dust, and bare hands carry that grime to door handles, tools and the kitchen sink. The best nitrile gloves by the case keep a fresh pair within reach for every job in the garage, so a torn glove never ends the work early. This roundup compares cases by size, thickness, pack layout and warranty, and notes where each listing leaves a gap.

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Picks for the garage

#	Product	Shop Score	Buy
1	Inspire Cobalt Blue Nitrile Disposable Gloves	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Basic Medical Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Basic Medical Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Basic Medical Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Hand-E Touch Black Disposable Nitrile Gloves	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon

1

Inspire Cobalt Blue Nitrile Disposable Gloves

Inspire·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

Blue exam grade nitrile gloves in a case of 1000, size Small, with textured fingertips, touch screen compatibility and an ASTM D6978 listing.

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Pros

• Exam grade gloves with an ASTM D6978 listing for chemotherapy use
• Textured fingertips for grip during detailed work
• Touch screen compatible, so screens work with gloves on
• Case of 1000 gloves for a busy garage or shop

Cons

• No finger or palm thickness figure is stated in the listing
• No box breakdown is stated, only a case of 1000
• Small size only in this listing
• No color choice beyond blue is stated

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Basic Medical Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves

Intco·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

Blue exam gloves in a case of 1000, size Large, with fingers 0.12 mm thick and palms 0.08 mm thick, packed as 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case.

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Pros

• Large size for larger hands in shop and cleaning work
• Fingers 0.12 mm thick and palms 0.08 mm thick, both stated
• 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case for storage
• Latex-free and powder-free for sensitive skin

Cons

• No color choice beyond blue is stated
• No textured fingertips are stated in the listing
• No touch screen compatibility is stated
• No ASTM standard is stated in the listing

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Basic Medical Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves

Intco·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

Blue exam gloves in a case of 1000, size Medium, with fingers 0.12 mm thick and palms 0.08 mm thick, packed as 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case.

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Pros

• Medium size, the middle size in this roundup
• Fingers 0.12 mm thick and palms 0.08 mm thick, both stated
• 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case for storage
• Latex-free and powder-free for sensitive skin

Cons

• No color choice beyond blue is stated
• No textured fingertips are stated in the listing
• No touch screen compatibility is stated

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Basic Medical Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves

Heywood·9.6/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

Blue exam gloves in a case of 1000, size Small, with fingers 0.12 mm thick and palms 0.08 mm thick, packed as 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case.

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Pros

• Small size for smaller hands in shop and cleaning work
• Fingers 0.12 mm thick and palms 0.08 mm thick, both stated
• 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case for storage
• Latex-free and powder-free for sensitive skin

Cons

• No color choice beyond blue is stated
• No textured fingertips are stated in the listing
• No touch screen compatibility is stated
• No ASTM standard is stated in the listing

5

Hand-E Touch Black Disposable Nitrile Gloves

Hand-E Touch·9.5/10 Shop Score

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The Shop Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs performance (35%), build (25%), value (25%), safety (10%, where it applies) and warranty (5%), using only what the manufacturer and the listing publish. How we pick ›

Black exam gloves in a 1000-count case, size X-Large, with a 3 mil thickness, powder-free and latex-free build and hypoallergenic materials.

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Pros

• X-Large size, the largest size in this roundup
• 3 mil thickness for a sturdy barrier with tactile sensitivity
• 1000-count case for personal or professional settings
• Hypoallergenic materials for sensitive skin

Cons

• No warranty term is stated in the listing
• No finger or palm thickness split is stated, only 3 mil overall
• No box breakdown is stated, only a 1000-count case
• No ASTM standard is stated in the listing

Compared on paper

We copy each listing’s rated specs exactly as the manufacturer gives them; as of 2 November 2026.

How the points were given

Each case is scored on performance, build, value, safety and warranty, with the weights published on our How We Pick page. Safety here reflects stated standards and exam grade features, and three cases state a 1 year warranty while two state none.

The displayed number is the weighted point total scaled linearly between 9.2 and 9.8. Earning more points is the only way up.

What the listings tell you

All 5 listings state a case of 1000 gloves. Three state finger and palm thickness figures, one states a 3 mil overall thickness, and one states an ASTM D6978 listing. Three state a 1 year warranty term, and none states a box breakdown except the three Basic Medical cases, which pack 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case.

Buying guide: best nitrile gloves by the case

Size first

Size is the first filter, since a case is bought in one size: Small on the Inspire and Heywood cases, Medium on the Intco NGPF 7002 case, Large on the Intco NGPF 7003 case, and X-Large on the Hand-E Touch case. The two Small cases differ beyond size, with the Inspire case adding textured fingertips and an ASTM D6978 listing while the Heywood case states finger and palm thickness figures. See the nitrile gloves case hub for more shop equipment guides.

Thickness and feel

Thickness figures come in two styles here. The Intco and Heywood listings state fingers 0.12 mm thick and palms 0.08 mm thick, with a smooth finish for tactile feedback, while the Hand-E Touch listing states a single 3 mil thickness for a sturdy barrier with tactile sensitivity. The Inspire listing states no thickness figure in its bullets, so its feel rests on the textured fingertips and the snug fit the maker describes.

Case pack layout

Pack layout matters for storage and restocking. The three Basic Medical cases pack 100 gloves per box and 10 boxes per case, so one box can sit at the bench while the rest stay stored. The Inspire and Hand-E Touch listings state a case of 1000 and a 1000-count case with no box breakdown, so plan shelf space for the full case at once.

Exam grade and allergies

Every listing here describes exam gloves, and every listing states a latex-free build, with the Intco, Heywood and Hand-E Touch listings also stating powder-free gloves. Only the Inspire listing states an ASTM D6978 listing for chemotherapy gloves, which sets it apart for readers who need a stated standard. For allergy-sensitive readers, the latex-free and powder-free statements, plus the hypoallergenic materials on the Hand-E Touch listing, are the figures to weigh.

Garage Fit Check

• Shelf space: a case of 1000 gloves needs room, and the 10-box cases split that stock across boxes.
• Bench stock: keep one box at the bench and the rest stored, where the listing states a box breakdown.
• Size check: confirm the stated size before ordering a full case, since cases here come in one size each.
• Warranty check: three listings state a 1 year term, while the Hand-E Touch and Heywood listings state none.

FAQ: garage tools

What size nitrile glove am I?

The listings here state Small, Medium, Large and X-Large sizes, so order the size the listing states for the case you want; no hand measurement figure is stated in these listings.

How are nitrile gloves made?

The listings here say only that these gloves are manufactured without powder and contain no natural rubber latex; no further manufacturing detail is stated.

How to clean nitrile work gloves?

The listings describe disposable gloves, so they are made for single use rather than washing and reuse, and no cleaning instruction is stated.

What size are large nitrile gloves?

In this roundup, the Large case is the Intco NGPF 7003, with fingers 0.12 mm thick and palms 0.08 mm thick.

How to use nitrile gloves?

The listings state uses in labs, kitchens, shops, medical exams, cleaning and food handling; put on a fresh pair for the job and dispose of it after use.

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