There are several types of disposable exam gloves that you could use to protect yourself in your line of work. The most common type of exam gloves is latex gloves which have been around since the 1980s and 1990s. Latex is the most durable material and offers high levels of flexibility, comfort, and protection. Latex gloves are used in most medical environments and are relatively cost-effective.
For people that have an allergy to latex or don't need the advanced protection that latex gloves are suitable for there are two more alternatives - vinyl and nitrile. Vinyl gloves are made from PVC, a petroleum-based film. They are less durable than latex and offer limited protection against chemical and biological hazards. They are commonly used in non-hazardous or non-infectious environments.
Nitrile gloves are not as flexible as latex or vinyl gloves but are the most durable and resistant to chemicals out of the three. They are extremely puncture-resistant and perfect for most medical environments.