Disposable gloves are used in healthcare industry to prevent the chances of contamination between the patients and the physicians. These gloves are made of different material like latex, nitrile rubber, polyisoprene, polyvinyl and neoprene and others. Surgical gloves are available in two forms powdered and powder free. Powder used in the gloves is cornstarch powder, lycopodium powder and talc, which is used to avoid sweating and lubricate the gloves making them easy to use. Powder free gloves are used in sensitive surgeries and are also used by people allergic to powder. Surgical gloves are available in various sizes thus offering precision in surgeries. Surgical gloves are of higher standards and highly sterile.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, Top Glove Corporation Bhd. – Notable Participants in Disposable gloves Market
A few of the most notable companies occupying a considerable share of the market are RUBBEREX, Sempermed, Cardinal Health Inc., Supermax Corporation Berhad, Hartalega Holdings Berhad, Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Ansell Limited, Mölnlycke, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd, B. Braun Melsungen AG.
Market leaders are involved in partnerships, product launches, acquisitions, and other strategies to improve their performance and consolidate the market position. For instance, In September 2020 SempermedUSA introduces gripstrong poly general purpose disposable gloves. GripStrong Poly powder-free gloves offer a spacious, loose fit and are recommended for non-invasive, short-term tasks. They are manufactured with high density polyethylene and meet FDA requirements for food handling.
Prominent players in the disposable gloves market are focusing on organic strategies such as product launches, product approvals, and geographic and manufacturing expansions. These strategies help them strengthen their market positions, along with allowing them to broaden their geographic footprints. Additionally, various companies are undertaking acquisitions to garner their significance and remain competitive in the market. A few of the vital developments in the disposable gloves market are mentioned below:
| Year | News | Region |
| 2020 | Mölnlycke is celebrating World Handwashing Day with the global launch of the innovative Biogel PI UltraTouch S surgical disposable glove, which can addresses the problem of allergic contact dermatitis among surgical teams. | Euroe |
| 2020 | Hartalega Holdings Bhd has acquired a 60.57-acre piece of land in Labu, Sepang, Selangor for US$ 40 million to build additional glove manufacturing facilities. Which is expected to increase installed capacity by 19 billion pieces per year. | Asia Pacific |
| 2019 | Top glove corporation launched BioGreen biodegradable nitrile powder free gloves for use in healthcare as well as non-Healthcare sector. These new biodegradable gloves has been proven to biodegrade 10 times faster than conventional nitrile examination gloves. Moreover, BioGreen gloves also minimize the risk of Type IV hypersensitivity reactions triggered by exposure of certain chemicals. | Asia Pacific |
