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Sourcing disposable gloves for several end markets at once is rarely a single-SKU exercise. A European distributor supplying food service, janitorial, laboratory and beauty customers often needs one disposable gloves manufacturer for food service janitorial laboratory and beauty in Europe who can match material, weight, colour, packaging and private-label requirements across a mixed order book. This guide sets out the practical questions to settle before you request a quotation, and the data you should confirm in writing.
Start with the task, not the material name
Nitrile, latex and PVC behave differently, and no single material is universally suitable. Match the choice to what the wearer actually does:
- Food service and food handling — buyers typically weigh fit, grip, cuff length and change frequency. Latex and nitrile are common choices; PVC is often considered where cost control and short-wear tasks dominate. Confirm with your customer which materials their own procedures accept.
- Janitorial and cleaning — longer wear and chemical contact may push buyers toward heavier pieces or longer cuffs. Piece weight and cuff style matter more here than in light handling.
- Laboratory — fit, tactile feel and consistency between boxes are usually the priorities. Buyers should confirm their own internal acceptance criteria rather than rely on general claims.
- Beauty and salon — colour, box presentation and piece weight often drive the choice, with black nitrile popular for aesthetic reasons.
Junda's approved product context covers nitrile, latex and PVC programs matched by target market, weight, colour, packaging and private-label requirements. Exact claims and documents depend on the product and the destination market, so treat any general statement as a starting point for confirmation, not a specification.
Understand piece weight, net weight and carton gross weight
These three numbers are frequently confused in enquiries, and the confusion causes quotation errors.
- Piece weight is the weight of one glove, e.g. 4.0 g.
- Net weight is the glove content of a carton — piece weight multiplied by the number of pieces.
- Carton gross weight includes packaging.
For the reference configuration of size M, 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton (1,000 pcs), the approved reference sheet gives carton gross weight as glove weight × 1,000 pcs + 0.5 kg packaging. All figures are approximate and subject to actual loading.
Indicative carton and container data (model-specific)
The values below come from Junda's reference sheet for specific models. They are indicative only — confirm the exact SKU, current packing list, carton measurements, gross weight and container loading before quotation or shipment.
| Model (indicative) | Carton size (cm) | Carton volume | Gross weight (approx.) | 20GP (cartons, approx.) | 40HQ (cartons, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latex 6.3 g | 39 × 26.5 × 25.5 | 0.0264 m³ | 6.8 kg | 1,252 | 2,883 |
| Latex 5.0 g | 32.5 × 23 × 22 | 0.0164 m³ | 5.5 kg | 2,006 | 4,621 |
| Nitrile 4.0 g | 36.5 × 23.5 × 23.5 | 0.0202 m³ | 4.5 kg | 1,650–1,800 | 3,800–4,150 |
| Nitrile 3.5 g | 32.5 × 23 × 22 | 0.0164 m³ | 4.0 kg | 1,650–1,800 | 3,800–4,150 |
| PVC 4.0 g | 36.5 × 23.5 × 23.5 | 0.0202 m³ | 4.5 kg | 1,650–1,800 | 3,800–4,150 |
Two practical takeaways for European buyers: lighter pieces usually mean more cartons per container but fewer gloves per kilo of freight, and mixed-material orders may not load at the single-model rates above. Ask for a loading plan based on your actual size mix.
Why unit price cannot be quoted from a table
There is no meaningful "list price" for disposable gloves. Unit price depends on material, piece weight, size mix, box and carton configuration, artwork, order quantity, destination and freight terms. A 3.5 g nitrile glove and a 6.3 g latex glove are not comparable line items, and a private-label box with multi-colour artwork carries different costs from a plain poly bag.
To get an accurate quotation, send: the exact SKU or material and piece weight, sizes and size ratio, box and carton configuration, artwork status, order quantity, destination port or address, and your required Incoterm. Junda will then quote against those variables rather than against an average.
MOQ, samples and lead time
- MOQ: disposable gloves MOQ 1,000 pcs. Trial orders are welcome.
- Samples: free. The buyer's own international courier collects them from our Guangzhou factory and the buyer pays the courier directly. Please contact us by email or WhatsApp before booking the collection.
- Lead time: 15–30 days; the exact date is confirmed with the order.
These terms are set out in more detail on our buying page, which is the right place to check before placing a first order.
Documents and certification: verify, don't assume
European buyers rightly ask about documentation, and this is where careful procurement pays off. Junda publishes masked previews of certificates on the Quality page; full documents are available on request. Exact documents must be confirmed by product and destination market — the applicable requirements differ between food contact, laboratory and cosmetic use, and between EU member states.
One caution: logos or certification marks visible in promotional artwork are not proof of current certification. Always request the current document for the specific SKU you are buying, and check that the scope covers your intended use and destination.
Building a mixed order book from one supplier
If you supply several channels, consider consolidating around a small number of core specifications — for example one nitrile weight for food service and laboratory, one PVC weight for janitorial, and a coloured nitrile for beauty — and then vary packaging and private label per customer. This simplifies your stock, your documentation requests and your container planning. Review the disposable nitrile gloves and disposable latex gloves ranges as starting points, then confirm exact specifications with our team.
A short pre-quotation checklist
- End use and any customer-specific acceptance criteria.
- Material and piece weight, with sizes and size ratio.
- Box and carton configuration, plus artwork status.
- Order quantity and whether a trial order is planned.
- Destination and Incoterm.
- Required documents for the product and destination market.
Send these by email or WhatsApp and we will confirm the exact SKU, packing list and loading before quoting. Questions about terms can go through our buying page.
This article was prepared with automation assistance and reviewed against Junda's product and export-content rules.