The Importance of Comfort in Hand Protection

Our hands contain approximately 17,000 touch-sensitive receptors that detect pressure, vibration, and temperature.  These receptors can be obstructed when gloves are worn, reducing touch sensitivity. 

Gloves that don’t conform to the natural shape of the hand can cause discomfort, leading workers to remove them and exposing them to safety risks.

Did You Know?
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 70% of workers fail to use hand protection, and of those who do, 30% wear gloves that aren’t suited to the specific hazards they face.

Are Your Gloves Safe?

Traditional Polyurethane (PU) and Nitrile (NBR) Coated Gloves contain harmful toxins like DMF, Butadiene, and Aniline. These gloves undergo extensive washing processes to remove these toxins, generating significant wastewater and posing health risks.

Traditional Glove Manufacturing Process:

  • Wastewater Generated Per Pair: 1 gal
  • Wastewater Per Glove Production Line: 1,000 tons
  • Estimated Wastewater Generated Monthly: 250,000 gal

The ECODEX Air-Urea™ Movement

Protecting People, Protecting The Planet

Driven by the need for a sustainable solution, we’ve partnered with H7 to introduce Air-Urea™. This innovative, eco-friendly, water-based coating technology replaces harmful solvents like DMF, Butadiene, and Aniline (Prop 65 Chemicals) with water—eliminating toxins, odors, and the industrial wash process. 

Air-Urea™ offers 360° breathability for optimal airflow, regulating body temperature and ensuring comfort during extended wear. The gloves gradually conform to the hand’s natural shape over time, delivering a “bare-hand” feel for better grip and dexterity.

Key Features:

  • Enhanced Grip & Dexterity: Designed to replicate the natural feel of the bare hand with each wear, providing exceptional grip and dexterity for precise handling.
  • Cushioning & Ventilation System: Reduces hand fatigue with excellent cushioning and ventilation, ensuring comfort and improved performance during extended wear.
  • Water & Oil Resistant: Offers superior protection against wet and oily conditions, enhancing productivity and safety in various work environments.

No Toxins

Air-Urea™ is an innovative, water-based coating technology that replaces Prop 65 chemicals such as DMF, Butadiene, and Aniline with water.

No Odor

Air-Urea™ coated gloves are completely odor-free, neutralizing odors and keeping the gloves fresh, ensuring comfort during extended wear.

No Wastewater

No Wastewater

Air-Urea™ removes the industrial wash process in glove production, reducing our carbon footprint and eliminating wastewater.

Air-Urea

Discover the ECODEX Air-Urea™ Coated Glove Line

Discover ECODEX Air-Urea™ Coated Gloves, perfect for various tasks and work environments. From lightweight general-purpose gloves, to specialized protection for welding and grinding, we’ve got you covered.