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Sourcing disposable vinyl gloves from overseas is rarely about finding a listing. It is about matching a specific task — food prep, general examination, or cleaning — to a specification that survives the trip from factory to US warehouse without surprises. This guide is written for US buyers evaluating a PVC gloves manufacturer for food preparation general examination and cleaning in United States supply chains, and it focuses on the variables that actually move cost, compliance and lead time.
Start with the task, not the product name
"PVC gloves" covers a wide range. Before you request a quotation, define what the glove has to do:
- Food preparation and handling: Consider whether the task needs a loose fit for quick changes, a tighter fit for dexterity, or a specific surface texture for grip on wet or oily food. Cuff length matters if liquid run-off is a concern.
- General examination and light clinical-style use: Fit, clarity and consistent piece weight tend to matter more than grip texture. Buyers often prioritise a clean, uniform appearance and predictable sizing.
- Cleaning and light-duty handling: Abrasion exposure, chemical contact and duration of wear should drive your choice of thickness and cuff. A glove that suits a five-minute food prep task may not suit a longer cleaning shift.
Junda's disposable PVC program is built for general examination, cleaning and light-duty handling. Clarity, size, weight and packaging can be matched to the project, but suitability always depends on your actual task — we do not claim one specification fits every application.
Piece weight, net weight and carton gross weight are three different numbers
This is one of the most common sources of confusion in glove procurement, and it directly affects freight and landed cost.
- Piece weight is the weight of a single glove. A heavier glove generally means more material, which affects feel, durability and cost.
- Net weight is the total weight of the gloves in a carton, excluding packaging.
- Carton gross weight includes the gloves, the inner boxes and the outer carton.
As an indicative, model-specific reference, one of our disposable vinyl (PVC) 4.0 g, size M configurations is packed at 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton (1,000 pcs), with a carton size of 36.5 × 23.5 × 23.5 cm (0.0202 m³) and a gross weight of approximately 4.5 kg. This is a reference value only — it is not a universal specification. Your exact SKU, current packing list, carton measurements, gross weight and container loading must be confirmed before quotation or shipment.
Container loading: plan around cartons, not just pieces
For US importers, container utilisation is often the difference between a workable and an unworkable landed cost. Using the same indicative reference configuration above, approximate carton counts per container are:
- 20GP: approximately 1,650–1,800 cartons
- 40GP: approximately 3,350–3,650 cartons
- 40HQ: approximately 3,800–4,150 cartons
These figures are approximate and subject to actual loading. Carton dimensions, palletisation, and whether you ship loose or palletised will all change the real number. Always confirm the loading plan against the exact SKU and packing configuration you intend to order.
What actually drives your unit price
There is no single "lowest price" for PVC gloves, and any supplier quoting one without your specification is guessing. Unit price depends on:
- Material and piece weight
- Size mix (a carton of mixed sizes is not the same as a single-size carton)
- Box and carton configuration
- Artwork and printing requirements
- Order quantity
- Destination and freight terms
Because of this, we do not publish a numeric lowest unit price. Instead, request a quotation with your exact requirements, and we will price against a confirmed specification. For broader sourcing questions, see our disposable gloves range and the medical PVC gloves page for related product context.
Documentation and certification: verify, don't assume
Target-market documentation requirements differ by destination and by end use. What is acceptable for general cleaning may not be acceptable for food contact or examination-style use in the United States. Junda can provide masked previews of certificates on the Quality page, with full documents available on request. However, logos or certification marks visible in promotional artwork are not proof of current certification. Exact documents must be confirmed by product and destination market before you rely on them.
MOQ, samples and lead time
- MOQ: Disposable gloves MOQ is 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.
- Lead time: 15–30 days. The exact date is confirmed with the order.
- Payment: Terms follow the quotation and contract.
For full buying-term details, see /buying.
What to confirm before you request a quotation
To get an accurate, comparable quote from any PVC gloves manufacturer, prepare the following:
- Exact SKU or specification (material, piece weight, size)
- Size mix and quantity per size
- Packaging configuration (pcs/box, boxes/carton)
- Artwork or printing requirements
- Order quantity
- Destination port or address
- Incoterm
- Required documentation for the US market
Send these details by email or WhatsApp, and we will confirm the specification, packing, carton data and loading before quoting. That step protects both sides — it prevents a quotation built on assumptions that change once production starts.
This article was prepared with automation assistance and reviewed against Junda's product and export-content rules.