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Sourcing a medical examination gloves manufacturer for medical examination dental care and laboratory in Africa is less about finding the longest product list and more about matching a glove to the task, then locking down the documents, packing and freight details before you commit. This guide is written for distributors, clinic groups, dental suppliers and laboratory buyers who need to compare offers on a like-for-like basis.
Junda Gloves is a B2B glove manufacturer and exporter. The product-specific statements below come from our approved product context. Where reference values appear, they are model-specific or indicative and must be confirmed against the exact SKU before quotation or shipment.
Start with the task, not the material name
Examination, dental and laboratory work are not one use case. Before you compare suppliers, write down what the glove must do in your market:
- Examination and clinical contact: consider whether a powder-free nitrile or latex examination glove fits the routine, and whether the cuff length and texture suit the way staff don and remove gloves.
- Dental care: procedures often involve fine instrument handling and prolonged wear. Buyers should weigh grip texture, fit and piece weight against the actual chairside routine rather than assuming one specification suits every clinic.
- Laboratory: tasks vary from general handling to work where a sterile, unit-packed glove is requested. Sterile unit-packed and surgical program directions are available, but registration, sterilization, standards and market access must be confirmed product by product and market by market.
No single material or thickness is universally suitable. Compare material, texture, thickness and cuff options against your own task list, then ask the manufacturer to confirm which SKU matches it.
Material choices and what they mean for African buyers
Our approved range covers examination, sterile unit-packed and surgical program directions. Two common reference points help buyers frame a request:
- Nitrile examination gloves — a standard 9-inch nitrile reference is 24 cm long, with model-dependent 3.5 g, 5 g or 6 g piece-weight options. See /products/medical-nitrile-examination-gloves.
- Latex examination / food-handling reference — natural latex, 24 cm length, with reference weights of 6.3 g/pc and 5.0 g/pc (size M).
- Sterile unit-packed gloves — unit-packed two-piece/pair packaging can be discussed as a project option; exact pieces, pairs and sterilization requirements must be confirmed. See /products/sterile-unit-packed-gloves.
For markets with hot, humid storage conditions, buyers often ask about glove storage and shelf-life documentation. Ask for the current product documentation for the exact SKU rather than relying on general statements.
Reference packing and carton data (indicative, model-specific)
The values below are user-supplied reference-sheet values, not universal specifications. Confirm the exact SKU, current packing list, carton measurements, gross weight, container loading and destination-market documents before quotation or shipment.
Nitrile reference (size M, approx., subject to actual loading): 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton (1,000 pcs).
| Reference | Carton size | Gross weight (approx.) | 20GP | 40GP | 40HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrile 4.0 g | 36.5 × 23.5 × 23.5 cm | 4.5 kg | 1,650–1,800 ctns | 3,350–3,650 ctns | 3,800–4,150 ctns |
| Nitrile 3.5 g | 32.5 × 23 × 22 cm | 4.0 kg | — | — | — |
Latex reference (size M, approx., subject to actual loading): 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton (1,000 pcs); box 24 × 12.5 × 7.5 cm.
| Reference | Carton size | Volume | Gross weight (approx.) | 20GP | 40GP | 40HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latex 6.3 g | 39 × 26.5 × 25.5 cm | 0.0264 m³ | 6.8 kg | ~1,252 ctns | ~2,542 ctns | ~2,883 ctns |
| Latex 5.0 g | 32.5 × 23 × 22 cm | 0.0164 m³ | 5.5 kg | ~2,006 ctns | ~4,074 ctns | ~4,621 ctns |
Keep three weights separate in your own costing:
- Piece weight — the weight of one glove (e.g. 3.5 g, 4.0 g, 5.0 g, 6.3 g).
- Net weight — the glove content of a carton, before boxes, polybags and carton board.
- Carton gross weight — what the freight forwarder and customs see, including all packaging.
Mixing these up is one of the most common causes of landed-cost surprises on African routes.
Price, MOQ and quotation variables
We do not publish a numeric lowest unit price. Unit price depends on material, piece weight, size mix, box and carton configuration, artwork, order quantity, destination and freight terms. To get a usable quotation, send the exact SKU, quantity, packaging preference, destination port or city, and Incoterm.
Buying terms to plan around:
- MOQ: disposable gloves MOQ 1,000 pcs; trial orders are welcome. Latex protective gloves MOQ 10,000 pairs (JUNDA brand or OEM).
- Samples: free; the buyer's own international courier collects them from our Guangzhou factory and the buyer pays the courier directly. Contact us by email or WhatsApp before booking.
- Lead time: 15–30 days; the exact date is confirmed with the order.
- Payment: terms follow the quotation / contract.
For the full set of buying-term questions, see /buying.
Documents, registration and market access
Registration, sterilization, standards and market access must be confirmed product by product and market by market. African destinations differ in what they require at import, and requirements can change. Ask for the current documents for the exact SKU and destination before you finalise an order.
Certificates: masked previews are on the Quality page, and full documents are available on request. Logos or certification marks visible in promotional artwork are not proof of current certification — always verify the underlying document.
A practical checklist before you order
- Define the task: examination, dental, laboratory or mixed use.
- Choose material, texture, thickness and cuff against that task.
- Confirm the exact SKU and current packing list, including carton size and gross weight.
- Separate piece weight, net weight and carton gross weight in your costing.
- Confirm destination-market documents and registration requirements.
- Request a quotation with SKU, quantity, packaging, destination and Incoterm.
- Book free samples through your own courier after contacting us by email or WhatsApp.
Contact Junda Gloves by email or WhatsApp to discuss your requirement. We will confirm the exact specification, packing and documents before quotation.
This article was prepared with automation assistance and reviewed against Junda's product and export-content rules.