Healthline GN85 Violet Nitrile Examination Gloves
The Healthline GN85 Violet Nitrile Examination Gloves are made of flexible yet robust nitrile butadiene. This material offers tear resistance as well as fantastic tactile sensitivity and a high level of dexterity. Featuring a textured out surface, these gloves are perfect for carrying out home improvements of DIY projects, although they are also safe for medical use and food handling.
Purchase Quantity
The Healthline GN85 Violet Nitrile Examination Gloves are supplied in a box of 100 gloves.
Sizing Information
The Healthline GN85 Gloves are available in sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. Each size has a minimum length of 240mm. To find the correct size for you, measure your hand across the widest part of your palm, as demonstrated in the diagram below. You can then compare your results to the table underneath.

Size | Palm Width |
Small | 80mm |
Medium | 95mm |
Large | 110mm |
Extra Large | ≥110mm |
Read our guide to sizing for more information about finding your perfect size.
How Do the Healthline GN85 Gloves Protect Your Hands?
These strong, tear resistant gloves can protect your hands from many low level risks. While they are ideal for painting, or doing home improvements, they can also help keep your hands clean and dry in general medical and food manufacturing environments. Their violet colour improves their traceability, making them safer for use in food-related applications.
Performance Ratings
- CE Category: Cat III
- Waterproof gloves and low chemical resistance (not reflecting duration of protection)
- EN 455 (Standard for Medical Gloves)
- EN 455-1 (Freedom from Holes)
- EN 455-2 (Physical Properties)
- EN 455-3 (Biological Evaluation)
- EN 455-4 (Shelf Life Determination)
- EN 374 (Standard for Chemical Resistant Gloves)
- EN 374-2 (Resistance to Water Penetration)
- Food approval EC1935/2004 (except fatty foods)
Key Features and Benefits
- Powder free to reduce the risk of dust contamination
- Beaded cuff for easier donning
- Ambidextrous design for versatility of use
- Shelf life of three years
- Force at break of 6 Newtons
- Manufactured to EN 374: Sodium hydroxide 40%
- EN 420 Dexterity rating of Level 5
- Violet colour is ideal for colour-coded environments
Who Can Use the Healthline Nitrile Gloves?
These gloves are suitable for a range of applications thanks to their properties and performance ratings. For example, they can be used as:
Flexible for Reduced Hand Fatigue
Made from specially formulated nitrile butadiene, the GN85 Nitrile Gloves are tough, but flexible. They can therefore protect your hands, while still allowing you to retain dexterity, tactile sensitivity and comfort.
Secure, Textured Grip
The Healthline Examination Gloves are great for jobs that require the use of tools or instruments as well as hand protection, such as painting or DIY. They have a textured outer surface for maximum grip and utensil manoeuvrability.
How Thick Are These Gloves?
- Palm thickness: 0.08mm
- Finger thickness: 0.11mm
Additional Documentation