I've been using latex gloves since 92 or so ( I owned / ran a auto repair shop from 88 to 97 )

If someone is tearing gloves every 5 min either they have cheap gloves or are not careful while working. In fact, I usually reuse latex gloves if I have them on for less than a few hours. Fuel / solvents will cause latex to bloom and tear, nitrile last longer.

Yes, sometimes after extended use the gloves will start to tear, but at that point your hands still stay cleaner much longer. I challange athe non glove people to work glove free while changing a drive axle boot that uses moly grease.