We Can't Change Earth's Past, But We Can Change Its Future.

Do you have a green initiative? A new era in hand protection has arrived and it allows facilities to protect their workforce and preserve the planet.

SHOWA’s  glove specialists have elevated the bar on glove sustainability and created the SHOWA® 383 work glove featuring Eco-Best Technology® (EBT) - the next step in the sustainability journey: a way to reduce the impact that gloves have on the environment.

Unfortunately, millions of work gloves are buried into landfill every year resulting in plastic pollution and micro plastics that are threatening animal and human health.

Because conventional gloves are dipped or coated with a synthetic rubber compound (polymer synthesized from petroleum byproduct) they’re very resistant to microbial attack which delays degradation for 100-200 years. SHOWA® is changing the future of hand protection. Instead of adding to landfill, turn your work gloves into natural soil with Zero Waste!

After much hard work and research,  a special additive was discovered to create a biodegradable  polymer that when disposed in landfill, microorganisms consume and metabolize the glove materials into three natural compounds — organic soil, methane and carbon dioxide. This creates healthy fertilizer and leaves zero waste behind. And here’s the best news, the glove’s physical and protective properties are not altered in any way.

These abilities have been validated by GreenCircle®-an  independent, reowned certified laboratory using international test methods (ASTM D5526 & ASTM D5511). Independent research laboratories place the time between one and five years depending on landfill site conditions.

These ergonomically designed, flexible, tactile and lightweight multi-purpose SHOWA® 383 gloves also provide protection against oils, grease and abrasion. The eco-friendly green colored, high-tack microporpous nitrile palm coating features an amazing waffle pattern textured surface for optimal long-lasting grip in wet, dry and oily conditions.  The seamless knit polyester liner is comfortable, form fitting and breathable making them ideal for use in hot weather conditions. They feature color-coded hems for easy and fast size identification and are machine washable.

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