Using the right glove for the right task is very important. Nitrile and vinyl gloves both have their intended uses (and are often interchangeable), depending on the tasks.
Nitrile is typically more resistant to chemicals, oils and fats. Vinyl gloves are not as durable as nitrile.
It's important to ask yourself what your specific needs are, and then choose the glove that best fulfills them. If you need a more durable glove with better puncture and chemical resistance, nitrile gloves will likely be a better choice. If you only require disposable gloves for food handling or light clean-up jobs, vinyl would likely be more appropriate.
In summation, when working around hazardous chemicals or high-risk infection situations, nitrile is the recommended choice. Vinyl is often better for every day, low-risk tasks.
