Why Industry Is Swapping “Boxed” Gloves for TechNiGlove_® Rival_® CP 400 Cleanroom Nitrile Gloves

In controlled environments, what you can’t see can be your biggest risk. In laboratories, cleanrooms, electronics manufacturing, and pharmaceutical production areas, contamination often comes from unexpected  sources—most commonly from disposable gloves that are assumed to be “good enough.”

At MDS Associates, we are seeing more facilities move away from conventional cleanroom gloves and toward these innovative cleanroom gloves specifically designed for contamination control, such as the +TechNiGlove Rival® CP 400 (The New Blue).

The reason is clear: traditional boxed type gloves do not meet the cleanliness, performance, and electrostatic requirements of modern controlled or critical environments.

The Hidden Risk of Cardboard Dispensers in Cleanrooms

Many glove users do not realize the contamination issues that excess particles can have on sensitive products being produced in labs and other controlled environment work areas!

Most nitrile gloves are dispensed from cardboard boxes. Each time a glove is pulled through the dispenser opening, friction creates fiber shed and particle contamination. Those particles or particulates  transfer directly onto the glove surface and into the air—exactly where sensitive processes take place.

In cleanrooms and laboratory environments, this added particle load can:

• Compromise product integrity
• Impact testing accuracy
• Increase contamination risk
• Undermine cleanroom protocols

For ISO-rated environments, cardboard dispensers are often the weakest link.

The Rival® CP 400 Advantage for Controlled Environments

The TechNiGlove Rival® CP 400 cleanroom glove is engineered specifically to address the contamination risks associated with boxed gloves—while delivering superior comfort, durability, and value.

Clean-Processed, Bagged Packaging

Unlike standard boxed nitrile gloves, CP 400 gloves are clean-processed and sealed in poly bags, with 200 gloves per bag and 2,000 gloves per case. This packaging significantly reduces particle exposure and helps maintain cleanroom integrity until the moment the glove is donned.

ISO 7 Cleanroom Compatibility

The CP 400 is suitable for ISO 7 (Class 10,000) defined cleanrooms and pairs seamlessly with existing PPE such as lab coats, bouffant caps, and shoe covers.

• ESD-Safe Performance
• Designed for environments where electrostatic control is critical, the CP 400 meets industry ESD expectations, including:
• Controlled surface resistivity
• Fast static decay time
• Low triboelectric charge generation

This makes the CP 400 an excellent option for electronics labs, semiconductor environments, and precision manufacturing.

Technical Performance You Can Rely On

The Rival® CP 400 is not just a cleaner glove—it is a high-performance nitrile cleanroom glove built for demanding applications.

Key Specifications

• Material: 100% nitrile
• Thickness: 4 mil (.004”)
• Length: 9.5 inches (240 mm)
• Grip: Textured fingertips for precision handling
• Cuff: Beaded for secure donning
• Style: Non-sterile, ambidextrous, powder-free
• Color: Blue

Strength, Durability & Dexterity

The CP 400 demonstrates excellent mechanical performance both before and after aging:

• High tensile strength
• Minimum elongation of 600%
• Strong force-at-break values

This results in fewer glove failures, improved dexterity, and greater user confidence during extended wear.

What Customers Are Saying About the Rival® CP 400

Facilities that have switched to the Rival® CP 400 cleanroom gloves report measurable improvements in cleanliness, employee comfort, and procurement efficiency.

Cleaner Dispensing & Reduced Particle Contamination - “We find the 2,000-glove cases—packaged in 10 sealed bags of 200 gloves—to be significantly cleaner than releasing gloves from a cardboard dispenser. The drag against the opening creates particle contamination, which is eliminated with the CP 400 packaging.”

Comfort, Fit & Durability - “Our employees appreciate the supple feel and precise fingertip fit of the 4-mil glove. It provides durability without sacrificing dexterity.”

Improved Skin Health & Employee Acceptance  - “Knowing the glove is accelerator-free—and dramatically reduces skin irritation—has created a much more positive outlook toward glove wearing.” Procurement Value “The CP 400 Series is very price-competitive when compared to doubling the cost of standard 1,000-count medical exam glove cases.”

Skin-Safe, Accelerator-Free Nitrile Gloves

The latex-free Rival® CP 400 is an accelerator-free cleanroom validated nitrile glove and does not contain thiurams, carbamates, or thiazoles. This significantly reduces the risk of:

• Type IV chemical allergies
• Skin irritation
• Contact dermatitis

For teams wearing gloves throughout the day, accelerator-free nitrile gloves improve compliance, comfort, and productivity.

A Smarter Bottom Line for Cleanroom Procurement

High-performance cleanroom gloves do not have to come at a premium price.

A full case of 2,000 Rival® CP 400 nitrile gloves is priced at $179. When compared to purchasing multiple cases of standard 1,000-count medical exam gloves, the CP 400 often delivers:

• Lower cost per glove
• Reduced glove usage
• Improved contamination control

Better performance, better protection, and better unit economics.

Available Sizes & In-Stock Inventory

The Rival® CP 400 cleanroom glove series is available in X-Small through XX-Large, ensuring proper fit across your entire workforce. Inventory is stocked and ready for immediate shipment from the MDS Associates warehouse.

Ready to Upgrade Your Cleanroom Glove Program?

Many facilities are still relying on boxed medical gloves and hoping for the best. Leading labs and manufacturers are upgrading to clean-processed, ISO-compatible cleanroom gloves.

Contact MDS Associates today to request samples or learn how the TechNiGlove Rival® CP 400 (The New Blue) can strengthen your contamination control strategy—without stretching your budget. All you need to do now is simply tap the link below ...

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