Glove Size & Grammage Guide for Wholesale Buyers
Short answer: disposable gloves are sized XS–XXL by palm width (and sometimes hand circumference), and “grammage” — the weight in grams per pair — is the practical proxy for thickness, durability, and price. Higher grams = thicker, tougher, more expensive. Choose size by palm width; choose grammage by the task.
How to measure your size
- Palm width — across the knuckles (excluding thumb), hand flat. This is the primary size driver.
- Hand length — wrist to fingertip (secondary, for longer cuffs).
- Between sizes? Size up for comfort and lower tear risk during long shifts.
| Size | Typical palm width |
|---|---|
| XS | < 7.0 cm (≤ 2.75 in) |
| S | 7.0–8.0 cm (2.75–3.25 in) |
| M | 8.0–9.0 cm (3.25–3.75 in) |
| L | 9.0–10.5 cm (3.75–4.14 in) |
| XL | > 10.5 cm (> 4.14 in) |
What grammage means (and why buyers quote it)
Grammage is the glove’s weight per pair. Because coating thickness is hard to eyeball, weight is the reliable, comparable figure across factories. For household and industrial latex/nitrile, common ranges run roughly 35 g to 75 g+ per pair; heavier weights resist abrasion and chemicals longer.
Example — Jiali flock-lined green nitrile industrial glove (model JL-N01), published grammage by size:
| Size | Grammage (g / pair) |
|---|---|
| S | 59 g |
| M | 63 g |
| L | 68 g |
| XL | 73 g |
| XXL | 73 g+ |
Sizing for medical examination gloves
Exam-grade nitrile and latex are ambidextrous and typically sized S / M / L by palm width, powder-free, at lighter grammage than industrial gloves. Specify EN 455 (parts 1–4) and ASTM D6319 (nitrile) / D5250 (latex), AQL 1.5, plus your size mix per carton.
FAQ
How do I choose the right glove size?
Measure palm width across the knuckles and match it to the size chart; if you are between sizes, size up for comfort and lower tear risk.
What does grammage mean?
Grammage is the glove’s weight in grams per pair. It is the practical proxy for thickness, durability, and cost — heavier gloves last longer and resist abrasion and chemicals better.
Can you supply a custom size range or grammage?
Yes. As a manufacturer we produce to your size mix and target weight per pair; samples are available before bulk production.