Quick answer. Protective wear is bought against test figures, and this HW listing states none, so the decision is what each item must protect, and against what, before any code is chosen. Examination gloves and surgical gloves are different products; a 3-ply surgical mask protects the patient from the wearer while a respirator protects the wearer, and no mask here is described as a respirator; a gown's protection level, not its fabric weight, says where it may be used. Decide that, specify powder-free gloves in the right material, then ask for the test standard, AQL or filtration figure and test documentation on the quotation.
This is Ray Export's personal protective equipment range, in the HW series across four pages: examination and surgical gloves in four materials, face masks, gowns, coveralls and aprons, caps, shoe covers, goggles, rubber sheeting, hand sanitiser and infrared thermometers. PPE is bought against standards and test figures rather than descriptions, and this listing states none, so the sections below set out exactly what to ask for. Two items in the listing are not protective wear at all.
| Material | Codes | Where it fits, and the caution |
|---|---|---|
| Latex | HW-0001, HW-0003, HW-0005, HW-035 | Best fit and tactile sensitivity, which is why it persists for surgery. Latex proteins cause allergic reactions in a minority of patients and staff, and sensitisation builds with exposure, so many hospitals now run a latex-free policy. HW-035 is the powder-free latex examination glove. |
| Nitrile | HW-034 | Latex-free and more puncture-resistant than latex. The usual default for examination gloves where a latex-free policy applies, and the one to specify if you are unsure. |
| Vinyl | HW-032 | Latex-free and cheapest. Adequate for short, low-risk tasks; a poorer barrier under stress and not the choice for procedures. |
| Plastic or PE | HW-0002 | Loose-fitting, for brief non-clinical contact such as food handling. Not a clinical examination glove. |
HW-033 is listed as Powdered Exam Gloves. Powdered surgical and patient examination gloves have been banned in the United States and withdrawn or restricted in several other markets, on the grounds that the powder carries latex protein and causes airway and wound complications. Before ordering that code, confirm with your own regulator whether powdered gloves may lawfully be imported and used where you are. For almost all buyers the correct specification is powder-free, and this listing offers powder-free options in vinyl (HW-032), nitrile (HW-034) and latex (HW-035). Ray Export supplies the goods; the import decision rests with you and your regulator.
They are different products. Examination gloves (HW-0001, HW-0002, HW-032 to HW-035) are ambidextrous, normally non-sterile, and sized small, medium and large. Surgical gloves (HW-0003) are sterile, anatomically shaped left and right, and sized numerically. Ordering examination gloves for theatre use, or surgical gloves for routine examination, wastes money in opposite directions. For either, ask for: the standard the batch is tested to, by number; the AQL for pinholes; the thickness at finger, palm and cuff; the cuff length; and the sizes with your split between them. Note that HW-0004 is a veterinary glove, which is a long-armed product for animal work rather than a human clinical glove.
| 3-ply surgical or medical face mask (HW-0010, HW-0011) | Filtering respirator | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Protects the patient and the field from the wearer's exhaled droplets | Protects the wearer from airborne particles |
| Fit | Loose; air passes around the edges | Sealed to the face, and fit-tested per wearer |
| What to ask for | The medical face mask standard by number, the bacterial filtration efficiency, the differential pressure or breathability, and whether it is fluid-resistant | The respirator class, by designation, and the filtration efficiency at that class |
HW-0012 is listed as a dust mask, which is an industrial product and not a medical mask; do not substitute it for either of the above. If you need respiratory protection for staff, say so explicitly, because none of the mask codes in this listing is described as a respirator.
Two codes helpfully state a fabric weight: the SMS medical gown at 45 GSM (HW-015) and the protective coveralls at 63 GSM (HW-017). Fabric weight is a useful comparison between non-woven garments, but it is not a barrier specification on its own. For a gown or coverall intended as protective wear, ask for:
| Item | Codes | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Caps and shoe covers | HW-0006 to HW-0008, HW-036 | Non-woven and PE versions. Ask the fabric weight, whether shoe covers are anti-slip, and the pack quantity. The cap is listed as universal size. |
| Goggles | HW-037, HW-038 | Ask the standard by number, whether they are anti-fog and whether they fit over prescription spectacles. Two codes are listed with no stated difference. |
| Mackintosh sheeting | HW-0009 | Rubber bed sheeting. Ask the width, the roll length and the thickness, and whether it is supplied by the metre or cut. |
| Hand sanitiser | HW-031 | Ask the alcohol content as a percentage, which is the whole specification, plus the pack sizes, the shelf life and whether a Safety Data Sheet is supplied. Alcohol gel is a flammable liquid, so ask for the transport classification before planning an air shipment. |
| Infrared thermometers | HW-018 to HW-020 | Three codes with no stated difference. Ask the measuring range and stated accuracy, whether it is a forehead or ear instrument, the measuring distance, and the registration it holds in your market. These are measuring devices rather than protective wear. |
HW-039 and HW-040 are listed as an ICU ventilator and a medical ICU ventilator. A ventilator is life-support equipment and carries the heaviest regulatory requirements of anything on this site; it does not belong in a protective wear listing and should not be ordered from one. If you need ventilation equipment, ask the sales team to quote it properly, with the full specification, the registration it holds in your market, the service arrangements and the operator training, and verify the registration with your own regulator before you commit.
The code format changes part way through the range: the first items use four digits, as HW-0001, while later items use three, as HW-031. Several codes are distinguished only by a trailing numeral with no stated difference. Quote the full item name with the code as printed on the item page.
Gloves, shoe covers, aprons and head covers also appear under Hospital Disposables, alongside catheters and infusion sets, so compare both listings. Sterile gauze and ward consumables are under Medical Lab Equipments, and further disposables under Medical Supplies. Laboratory gloves are also listed in the school range under School Laboratory Equipments 1. Parent range: Medical Apparatus.
For gloves, state the material, powder-free, examination or surgical, the sizes and the split, and ask for the standard and AQL. For masks, state medical or respirator and ask for the filtration figure. For gowns, state sterile or non-sterile and the protection level. For example Nitrile Powder Free Examination Gloves (HW-034) in a stated size split, with the test standard and AQL confirmed. Contact Ray Export for prices, test documentation and shipping terms.
Latex (HW-0001, HW-0003, HW-0005, HW-035) gives the best fit and tactile sensitivity, but latex proteins cause allergic reactions in a minority of patients and staff and sensitisation builds with exposure, so many hospitals run a latex-free policy. Nitrile (HW-034) is latex-free, more puncture-resistant, and the one to specify if unsure. Vinyl (HW-032) is latex-free and cheapest, adequate for short low-risk tasks but a poorer barrier under stress and not for procedures. Plastic or PE (HW-0002) is loose-fitting for brief non-clinical contact such as food handling, not clinical examination.
Check with your own regulator first. Powdered surgical and patient examination gloves have been banned in the United States and withdrawn or restricted in several other markets, because the powder carries latex protein and causes airway and wound complications. Ray Export supplies the goods, but the import decision rests with you and your regulator. For almost all buyers the correct specification is powder-free, and this listing offers powder-free gloves in vinyl (HW-032), nitrile (HW-034) and latex (HW-035).
Examination gloves (HW-0001, HW-0002, HW-032 to HW-035) are ambidextrous, normally non-sterile and sized small, medium and large. Surgical gloves (HW-0003) are sterile, shaped left and right, and sized numerically. Ordering one for the other's job wastes money in opposite directions. For either, ask for the test standard the batch is tested to, the AQL for pinholes, the thickness at finger, palm and cuff, the cuff length, and the sizes with your split. Note that HW-0004 is a long-armed veterinary glove for animal work, not a human clinical glove.
No. The 3-ply surgical or medical face masks HW-0010 and HW-0011 protect the patient and the field from the wearer's exhaled droplets; they fit loosely and air passes around the edges. A filtering respirator protects the wearer from airborne particles and is sealed to the face and fit-tested per wearer. None of the mask codes here is described as a respirator, so if staff need respiratory protection, say so explicitly. HW-0012 is a dust mask, an industrial product, and should not be substituted for either. For medical masks, ask the bacterial filtration efficiency, breathability and fluid resistance.
Two codes state a fabric weight: the SMS medical gown HW-015 at 45 GSM and the protective coveralls HW-017 at 63 GSM. Fabric weight is useful for comparing non-woven garments but is not a barrier specification on its own. Ask for the protection level the garment is tested to, since resistance to liquid and microbial penetration decides where it may be used; whether it is sterile, which the surgeon gown HW-0014 must be for theatre, and the sterilisation method; reinforced chest and forearm panels; taped or welded seams; sizes; and for coveralls whether hood and boot covers are integral.
They should not be. HW-039 and HW-040 are listed as ICU ventilators, which are life-support equipment with the heaviest regulatory requirements on this site; do not order one from a protective wear listing, but ask the sales team to quote it properly with full specification, registration in your market, service arrangements and operator training, and verify the registration with your regulator. The infrared thermometers HW-018 to HW-020 are measuring devices with no stated difference between them; ask the range, accuracy, forehead or ear type and measuring distance.
Ray Export is a manufacturer and exporter of laboratory, scientific and educational equipment based at Plot No. 449, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, Haryana 133104, India. Enquiries: [email protected], +91-9817319615.
Written by Palak Mall, Senior Content Writer. Technically reviewed by Arvind Kumar, Lab Equipment Specialist, 12+ years in laboratory and testing instrumentation. Last updated: 17 October 2026.
Specifications for the HW range, including test standard, AQL, thickness, filtration efficiency, protection level and alcohol content, are confirmed in writing on the quotation. For certificates and test documentation, contact us for the latest copies of the relevant certificates. No price is quoted on this page. Listing notes: HW-039 and HW-040 are ICU ventilators and HW-018 to HW-020 are thermometers, none of them protective wear; HW-0004 is a veterinary glove and HW-0012 an industrial dust mask; the code format changes from four digits (HW-0001) to three (HW-031); and several codes, including the goggles HW-037 and HW-038 and the three thermometers, have no stated difference.
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