GlovePlus Heavy Duty Nitrile glove is a heavy duty exam grade disposable glove with an extended cuff and extra thickness. It is commonly used by emergency medical technicians medical and dental professionals in laboratory settings and industrial applications. It is a 12" glove measured from the tip of the finger to the base of the cuff. Thats over two inches longer than standard disposable gloves. the extended cuff protects your forearm and helps prevent liquids from running down the inside of your glove. GlovePlus Heavy Duty Nitrile gloves are form fitting because when the nitrile material reaches body temperature it will conform to your hand for a perfect fit. these gloves are superior to the standard nitrile latex and vinyl disposable gloves and are FDA approved for medical use.