Powder-Free – A Solution to Reduce Contamination Concerns INtouch POWDER FREE surgical gloves are an alternative choice over powdered gloves as these do not contain implement powder free zones or are regulated to only use powder free medical devices as the powder could be more susceptible to attracting latex proteins, leading to type I hypersensitivity among some users and patients. Furthermore, healthcare agencies are now concerned about reducing infection rates from post surgical operations by switching away from powdered gloves.