Ansell drums up new single-use glove

Ansell has come up with a new set of single-use gloves for handling wet and oily objects.

The new TouchNTuff 93-250 gloves are made of nitrile polymer with an innovative texture treatment.

Test results have shown the gloves to offer a significantly improved grip compared to standard nitrile gloves.

Plus, the nitrile formulation provides high tensile strength that is three times more puncture-resistant than disposable latex or polyvinylchloride gloves.

“Nearly half of the workers we surveyed wanted better grip and control when wearing protective gloves, and 70% indicated grip is a common problem with disposable gloves,” said Joe Kubicek, president and general manager of the Ansell Single-Use Global Business Unit. “We responded by developing a non-latex, single use glove that demonstrated a considerable improvement in grip, yet is tactile enough to be touch screen friendly.”

Other features include latex-free comfort and chemical splash resistance, as well as reduced hand and arm fatigue resulting from the improved grip.

The gloves are available in five sizes, ranging from extra-small to extra-large.