DISPOSABLE GLOVES: Medical gloves are made of different polymers, they come unpowdered, or powdered with cornstarch to lubricate the gloves, making them easier to put on the hands.There are two main types of gloves: exam and surgical. Surgical gloves have more precise sizing with a better precision and sensitivity and are made to a higher standard. Exam gloves are available as either sterile or non-sterile, while surgical gloves are generally sterile.