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This section provides an overview for thin rubber gloves as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 thin rubber glove manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked thin rubber glove companies as of January, 2025: 1.SafeMed Pro AG, 2.NACOL INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD., 3.Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co.
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Thin rubber gloves are gloves suitable for detailed work using fingertips.
They are classified into natural rubber gloves and synthetic rubber disposable or reusable, and should be used separately depending on the intended use.
Thin rubber gloves are widely used in cleaning, water work, gardening, construction sites, food processing, and medical settings. They are often used to protect hands from dirt, roughness, and injury, as well as for thermal protection.
Because of their excellent flexibility and fit, they are suitable for detailed work that requires the use of fingertips. Because they are durable and can be used for long hours, they are useful in medical fields during surgeries, examinations, and medical checkups.
The three main purposes for using thin rubber gloves in the medical field are as follows
Hygiene must also be considered, especially when used for surgery. Thin rubber gloves are always sterilized.
Sulfur is used in thin rubber gloves to increase the rubber's durability, elasticity, and heat resistance. Without the addition of sulfur, the rubber could deteriorate quickly and tear apart.
However, the process of adding sulfur to rubber, known as vulcanization, takes time. Therefore, vulcanization accelerators are used to increase production efficiency. Anti-aging agents are also useful to prevent deterioration.
Typical compounds of vulcanization accelerators are thiramide compounds, dithiocarbamate compounds, and mercapto compounds. Typical compounds of anti-aging agents are N-isopropyl-N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine.
Thin rubber gloves are classified into natural rubber gloves and synthetic rubber gloves.
Natural rubber is produced from the sap (latex) of the Para rubber tree. Asia accounts for 90% of the area where the Para rubber tree is cultivated. Because of its superior breaking strength, durability, and low heat generation, large tires for trucks, buses, and airplanes are made from 100% natural rubber.
The rubber component in latex is said to be 30-40%. The basic skeleton is polyisoprene, a cis-bonded isoprene C5H8. Cis-bonding increases breaking strength and durability. Since it is difficult to produce 100% cis-bonded polyisoprene in synthetic rubber, its breaking strength and durability are inferior to those of natural rubber.
The disadvantages of natural rubber gloves are that they cannot be used against oils and chemicals, and the sap, latex, can cause allergic reactions. Synthetic rubber gloves, on the other hand, are made from petroleum and can be used against oil and chemicals. They also do not cause latex allergies.
Synthetic rubber, also called nitrile rubber, is made from petroleum and is used against oils and chemicals. It does not contain latex and does not cause latex allergy. However, they can cause allergic contact dermatitis, a delayed allergic reaction.
In addition, the cost of synthetic rubber gloves is somewhat higher, whereas natural rubber gloves are less expensive.
Latex allergy is an allergic reaction specific to natural rubber. As an immediate allergic reaction, symptoms appear within two hours after skin or mucous membrane contact with the gloves or inhalation of the powder on the gloves. The main symptoms are urticaria at the site of contact and on the whole body, respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing, and anaphylactic shock.
The causative agent is a protein component in the sap (latex) of the Para rubber tree. It is said to be contained in natural rubber at about 1.5%.
Fruits and vegetables have also been found to contain components similar to the above proteins. Particular attention should be paid to chestnuts, bananas, avocados, and kiwifruit, which can trigger latex-fruit syndrome. Before using natural rubber gloves, it is important to check in advance whether you have experienced any discomfort or tingling sensation in your mouth when eating fruits and vegetables.
People who are prone to allergic reactions are said to be more likely to develop latex allergy because their skin barrier function is already weak. Care should be taken depending on one's individual health.
Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed allergic reaction. It develops hours to days after contact. Symptoms include itchy eczema, erythema, edema, serous papules, dryness, cracking, and rough hands.
The causative agents are said to be vulcanization accelerators and anti-aging agents. Therefore, both natural and synthetic rubbers can cause the disease. Treatment includes topical steroids, antihistamines, and oral steroids.
Prevention of the onset of the disease includes wearing cotton gloves under rubber gloves, avoiding use for long periods of time, using vulcanization accelerator-free rubber gloves, and patch testing before use.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Hubei Wanli Protective Products Co., Ltd., established in 1998 and based in Xiantao, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of medical protection and industrial protection products. The company's product portfolio includes disposable coveralls, disposable face masks, and medical bed sheets. These products are used in various sectors, including healthcare, food processing, and chemical and hazardous materials handling. The company is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 certified, and some of the company’s brands include Xian Wanli, CornyCozy, and ZooAir.
Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co., founded in 1997 with headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is a manufacturer of rubber gloves for numerous industries. The company's product line includes electrical seamless hand gloves with a working voltage of 26,500 volts, rubber hand gloves for the chemical industry, and acid-proof rubber hand gloves. These products are used in various industrial applications to protect workers when on the job. It serves consumer product manufacturing dealing with hazardous chemicals, electronics manufacturing, and logistics providers, among others.
SafeMed Pro AG, founded in 1997 with headquarters in Bern, Switzerland, is a manufacturer of safety gloves. The company's product line includes nitrile gloves that are made of nitrile butadiene rubber and latex rubber gloves. These products are used as food handling gloves, healthcare and medical gloves, and are also used in industrial labs. It serves a wide range of industries that include hair and beauty, hospitals, medical facilities, laboratories, and cleaning service providers.
Nacol Industrial Co. Ltd., founded in 1997 with headquarters in Thuan An City, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of rubber gloves of all kinds. The company's product line includes industrial rubber gloves, flock-lined rubber gloves, and super-strong rubber gloves for heavy-duty tasks. These products are used for the applications they are designed for. The company serves industries that include industrial maintenance, cleaning services, maritime fishing, and exports to Japan, Australia, China, America, and Africa.
BYK-Gardner, established in 1873 and based in Pittsford, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of high-tech instruments. The company manufactures medical, optical, and physical test instruments for testing the color, gloss, and physical properties of surfaces, and supplies for the paint, coatings, and plastic industries. The company's products are made in compliance with the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 9001 Quality Management System. It also offers smart-chart software for data analysis of color spectrophotometer and performs statistical analysis to check production quality.
Innovative Gloves Co., Ltd., founded in Thailand in 2001, is a supplier of nitrile and latex gloves. The company's product portfolio includes disposable gloves, grippers, textured gloves, premium gloves, micro diamond textured gloves, and diamond textured gloves. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified and serves industries such as automotive, food handling, household, and medical. the company also offers services including personalized solutions, quality guarantee product selection guidance, and customer support.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SafeMed Pro AG |
34.8%
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| 2 | NACOL INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD. |
17.4%
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| 3 | Dahanu Rubber Gloves Mfg. Co |
17.4%
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| 4 | Hubei Wanli Protective Products Co., Ltd. |
13.0%
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| 5 | Innovative Gloves Co., Ltd. |
8.7%
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| 6 | BYK-Gardner |
8.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the thin rubber glove page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
China
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1 | 20.0% |
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India
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1 | 20.0% |
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Switzerland
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1 | 20.0% |
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Vietnam
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1 | 20.0% |
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Thailand
|
1 | 20.0% |
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