Scientific Reports· 2026Q1

Tribological performance of surgical gloves: influence of glove material, double gloving, and intraoperative conditions on scalpel grip

Ahmed Fouly

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2026year

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Double gloving increases scalpel grip static friction by 3.4–4.9% compared to single gloving across various materials and conditions, with latex and polyisoprene showing the highest friction.

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