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Southeast Asia is a demanding region for glove buyers because one distributor may serve four very different end markets at once: a food-service chain, a contract cleaning company, a laboratory supplier and a beauty salon group. Each buyer wants a disposable gloves manufacturer for food service janitorial laboratory and beauty in Southeast Asia who can match material, weight, colour and packing to the task, not just quote a single generic SKU. This article sets out the procurement questions worth asking before you place an order, and shows how indicative packing data affects freight planning.
Start with the task, not the material name
Nitrile, latex and PVC are not interchangeable across every application. Before comparing suppliers, map each end use to the properties that matter:
- Food service — frequent glove changes, short wear cycles and a need for a consistent fit across staff. Buyers often weigh piece weight against change frequency: a lighter glove reduces material cost per change, but staff may prefer a slightly heavier feel for wet or greasy handling.
- Janitorial and cleaning — longer wear periods and contact with cleaning chemicals. Buyers should confirm with the manufacturer which material and thickness suit the specific chemicals in use, and check whether a longer cuff is needed to protect the wrist.
- Laboratory — tactile sensitivity and consistent sizing usually rank high. Powdered versus powder-free, texture and cuff length should be matched to the bench task, and any required documentation must be confirmed for the destination market.
- Beauty and salon — comfort over extended wear, colour options and box presentation matter, often alongside private-label artwork.
None of these choices is universally "best". The right specification depends on the task, the wear duration and the buyer's own acceptance criteria.
Match the material programme to the market
Junda runs nitrile, latex and PVC programmes matched by target market, weight, colour, packaging and private-label requirements. In practice, that means a Southeast Asian distributor can source different specifications for different customers under one supply relationship — for example, a lighter nitrile glove for high-change food-service accounts and a heavier PVC glove for cleaning tasks.
Two product pages are useful starting points:
- Disposable nitrile gloves — commonly specified where powder-free, low-lint handling is preferred.
- Disposable latex gloves — often chosen for fit and tactile feel, subject to the buyer's own material preferences and market requirements.
Exact claims and documents depend on the product and the destination market. Always confirm the specific SKU before relying on any property statement.
Piece weight, net weight and carton gross weight are three different numbers
A common source of freight surprises is confusing piece weight with carton gross weight. Piece weight is the weight of a single glove. Net weight is the glove content of a carton. Carton gross weight adds packaging.
The reference values below are model-specific and indicative only. They 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.
All models assume size M, 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton (1,000 pcs). Carton gross weight is calculated as glove weight × 1,000 pcs + 0.5 kg packaging.
| Model | Carton size (cm) | Volume (m³) | Gross weight (approx.) | 20GP (cartons, approx.) | 40HQ (cartons, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latex 6.3 g | 39 × 26.5 × 25.5 | 0.0264 | 6.8 kg | 1,252 | 2,883 |
| Latex 5.0 g | 32.5 × 23 × 22 | 0.0164 | 5.5 kg | 2,006 | 4,621 |
| Nitrile 4.0 g | 36.5 × 23.5 × 23.5 | 0.0202 | 4.5 kg | 1,650–1,800 | 3,800–4,150 |
| Nitrile 3.5 g | 32.5 × 23 × 22 | 0.0164 | 4.0 kg | 1,650–1,800 | 3,800–4,150 |
| PVC 4.0 g | 36.5 × 23.5 × 23.5 | 0.0202 | 4.5 kg | 1,650–1,800 | 3,800–4,150 |
The practical lesson: a 1.3 g difference in piece weight changes carton dimensions and can nearly double the cartons per 40HQ. For a Southeast Asian distributor balancing warehouse space against order frequency, that difference often matters more than a small per-piece variance.
Plan logistics around mixed orders
Southeast Asian buyers frequently consolidate several specifications into one shipment. Because carton footprints differ between the 6.3 g latex and 3.5 g nitrile models above, mixed pallets and mixed container loads need to be planned from the actual packing list, not from averages. Ask for the current carton measurements and gross weight for each SKU in the mix, and confirm container loading before you finalise the purchase order.
What drives the quotation
Unit price depends on material, piece weight, size mix, box and carton configuration, artwork, order quantity, destination and freight terms. There is no single "lowest price" that applies across the region, because a 3.5 g nitrile glove shipped to one port in one packing configuration is a different product from a 6.3 g latex glove shipped to another. To receive a usable quotation, confirm:
- The exact SKU and material
- Piece weight and size mix
- Box and carton configuration
- Artwork and private-label requirements
- Order quantity
- Destination port and Incoterm
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.
- Lead time: 15–30 days; the exact date is confirmed with the order.
- Certificates: masked previews are shown on the Quality page; full documents are available on request. Logos or certification marks visible in artwork are not proof of current certification — confirm the documents required for your product and destination market.
- Payment: terms follow the quotation and contract.
For buying-term questions, see our buying information.
A short checklist before you commit
- Confirm the exact SKU, current packing list and carton measurements for every item in the order.
- Separate piece weight, net weight and carton gross weight in your cost model.
- Confirm container loading for the actual mix, not a single-SKU average.
- Confirm destination-market documents for each product and each country you ship to.
- Request a quotation with quantity, packaging, destination and Incoterm stated.
To discuss a specification or request a quotation, contact the Junda Gloves Export Team by email or WhatsApp.
This article was prepared with automation assistance and reviewed against Junda's product and export-content rules.