Latex gloves and vinyl gloves are used in the health industry and other industries. Gloves are a top choice as protection in health care because of their proven effectiveness against various diseases, illnesses, viruses and other communicable health problems. Latex gloves is the preferred choice among many health regulators, but several alternatives, such as vinyl gloves, are offered for the completion of different tasks. Vinyl gloves has different material strengths than latex gloves and is used for a few different applications. These gloves are also used in chemical settings to protect the body from absorbing chemicals.