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There's one corporation listening and doing their part to reduce their carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuel based resources ...AND reducing stockpiles of useless P.E.T. water bottles!. PIP® (Protective Industrial Products) understands the importance or reducing waste. Not only as a means of reducing costs but also as a way of reducing environmental impact.Their new G-Tek® ECOSeries™ line of coated gloves uses the latest in bio-based and recycled fiber technologies

his new 304KGTL Endura® brand of winter mitts are constructed with supple goatskin and lined with Kevlar® and G200 3M™ Thinsulate™ for winter protection to -30°C / -22°F. They're also ANSI Level A4 rated against cuts and lacerations. Keep the hands dry in frigid working conditions! Avoid back orders and order early!

Like we need another thing to worry about during the pandemic right? After months of lockdowns and restrictions, the reopening of the United States has introduced yet another virus and cases are spiking all over the country. Highly contagious, this virus passes between people easily and can spread very quickly. You may know it as the "stomach bug" or "stomach flu," but the correct term for this virus is norovirus.

Effective January 1, 2022, no food service provider or store (retail or wholesale) will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam in New York. MDS has award winning compostable food packaging containers guaranteed to impress your dining guests and food junkies

It doesn't matter if you're a novice or a professional - injuries from hammers are unfortunately too common. If you've ever used a hammer, chances are you've missed the target and caused trauma. If you suffer work-related hammer or nail injuries, we have specialized industrial IMPACTO® brand work gloves designed to prevent the trauma associated by hammer blow.

Taking the next step in sustainability, SHOWA® has expanded its biodegradable product range of hand protection products featuring Eco Best Technology®. Gloves with EBT® offer the same protection, performance and grip as their regular glove counterparts, but are much better for the planet!

Claw Cover® brand of gloves provide high-level cut protection against cuts, slashes and abrasions caused by a knife, mandoline or other sharp blades along with precise dexterity needed to perform multiple food processing task. Made in USA Claw Cover® Antimicrobial String Knit Gloves are 21 CFR, Part 177 Compliant and specifically created for the Food Industry!

Designed for workers whose hands are more vulnerable to the cold due to less physical exertion in their everyday work, these new Endura® 678GDTLK Freezer Gloves are designed to retain warmth down to -49°F (-45°C). In addition to their double-weight Thinsulate™ lining, these gloves feature a waterproof membrane to keep hands dry in damp conditions. The gloves also feature a touchscreen index fingertip and are specially treated to repel water.

Frigid temperatures and wet conditions can be brutally harsh on the hands and can result in a loss of productivity, especially if water penetrates through the gloves. Engineered for maritime warriors by Superior Glove®, these N230FLK North Sea™ Nitrile Coated Winter Gloves are formulated for brutally cold and wet working conditions. Highly pliable, dexterous and warm, they won't stiffen or crack in frigid working conditions.

Check out these award winning #365DLX6KG Endura® Deluxe Lineman Gloves. More than just another work glove, it's specialized multi-dimensional hand protection that meet multiple ANSI safety standards including the ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 standard for high visibility

Hand protection for those protecting us. These TurtleSkin® search and duty gloves represent the next generation in high performance law enforcement protection and provide enhanced safety and peace of mind against needle-stick injuries. TurtleSkin® police gloves provide law enforcement, security guards, military personal and correctional officers with dexterous hand protection against sharps, glass, razors, blades and more so you can complete the tasks safely and with confidence!

Growing in popularity is the use of the color pink during the month of October. From sporting events to patient exams, the color pink expresses awareness and support for cancer patients. Many healthcare facilities will incorporate the use of pink colored disposables in their clinics to show support, but the looming pandemic has caused major shortages. Despite record high prices and PPE Shortages, MDS is proud to announce we can help you capture reasonably priced, high quality pink colored PPE for dental and healthcare workers.

For over 35 years we've been selling gloves and despite record high prices and glove shortages, MDS is proud to announce we can help you capture kindly priced, high performing and reliable single-use latex-free exam gloves priced to save your facility on glove expenditures! Designed for professional glove users and constructed for these difficult times, this latex-free glove blends both nitrile and vinyl together that results in affordable and consistent disposable hand protection. In fact, this glove mimics nitrile so much that even the most experienced wearer may have difficulties telling which glove is 100% nitrile!

The process of powder coating does have implications which is why it's always important to have the proper PPE or Personal Protection Equipment available that can keep operators safe and get the job done correctly. Ground Hog™ 14012GH Electro-Static Spray Painting Gloves from Superior Glove are just the solution! Designed for use in particle sensitive and low-contaminate environments, these anti-static or electrostatic discharge (ESD) gloves protect workers and the environment around them.

To help reduce both the cross-contamination of germs and injuries that result from workers removing their gloves to use touchscreen devices, 12 of PIP's bestselling ATG® palm coated seamless knit gloves have been upgraded to now offer touchscreen compatibility

As the cannabis and organic food industry continues to evolve, it's important that growers, harvesters, processors and owner operators find new innovative products to manage and market their business and brand to maximize sales. MDS provides innovative products and solutions that are very popular among the organic and vegan food markets and trending among the cannabis industry for its healthiness and simplicity.

Green Z® packets and Zorb Sheets are medical liquid solidifiers with a self-bursting technology that helps reduce handling, shipping and compliance risks of diagnostic specimens, infectious substances and dangerous goods.Made in the USA,add these to your secondary packaging to provide handlers with an additional layer of barrier protection.

JSP® brand Bump Caps offered through PIP® are designed for comfort. The lightweight design looks like a baseball cap, allowing workers to be comfortable while looking professional. It's also well ventilated, keeping workers cool and comfortable. Designed for the working squid, these baseball style bump caps are widely accepted by employees and this often translate to elevated compliance.

Seeking an alternative to costly heavy-duty disposable type gloves? These NEW ultra-thin 18-gauge fully coated work gloves from PIP® feature VR-X™ patent-pending polyurethane-based coating that incorporates silver ion technology for anti-viral performance AND provides 100% liquid proof barrier protection. From the popular G-Tek® line-up, these work gloves are touchscreen compatible and are offered with cut-resistant PolyKor® or general duty nylon blends ...

HAI stands for healthcare-associated infections and they're infections that occur while receiving health care. HAI's often spread in healthcare settings from patient to patient on the unclean hands of healthcare personnel or through the improper use or reuse of equipment. Research suggests that many healthcare acquired infections are easily preventable. Infection prevention starts with the basics and MDS has solutions to help combat HAI's in healthcare settings!

If someone told you that something as simple and innocent as your fingerprint or static shock could have a killer effect or, create a killer defect, you would probably just laugh it off and walk away. Seriously, these two factors referred to as electrical static discharge, known also as ESD could bring MicroSoft, Apple or IBM to their knees!

Preserving or curing the medical qualities, aroma and taste of herbal medicine and edibles alike is critical to profitability and customer satisfaction. Maintaining relative humidity can be made simple with industry-leading 2-way humidity control technology. Integra BOOST™ patented packs immediately respond and expertly adapt to the environment you place it in—either releasing or absorbing moisture as needed to ensure the optimal humidity and an ideal environment.

It used to be that a worker needed to have multiple work gloves to do multiple tasks - but not anymore! New glove technologies are being implemented and its reshaping industrial hand protection. Incorporating one or more safety features, work gloves featuring the newest safety technologies are elevating safety compliance, streamlining inventory and reducing glove expenditures

Preserve, prolong and protect across town, across country or across the planet! Cargo Dry provides up to 90 days or more of moisture protection; it induces or sustains a state of dryness to inhibit the formation of mold, mildew, rust, and corrosion. Consistently Ranked Among the Highest Performing in the Moisture Absorbing Industry, Cargo Dry is available in three easy-to-use, affordable and effective solutions...

They say, too much of anything is bad and especially so if you're exposed to heavy vibrations daily. Unfortunately if you're a laborer in the landscaping or construction industries, vibrations are "part of the job". This is where specialized vibration dampening hand protection can help.

You can easily protect against the most dangerous and feared hazard encountered on the job with our extensive line of ANSI Rated puncture-resistant gloves and ASTM F2878 needle-stick resistant industrial work gloves from Superior Glove®, Turtleskin®, HexArmor® and Majestic® Glove.

While steam is a vital factor in the efficiency of the sterilization process, the packaging of the items is pivotal to achieve a cost-efficient autoclave cycle. MDS offers affordable sterilization products that ensure sterilizer performance and provide a high level of sterility assurance.

When dealing with welding work, gloves are an essential component for protecting the hands from sparks, flames, sharp or rough surfaces and hot equipment. But before you purchase welders gloves, you should know that not all welding gloves are created equal.

This new tear-away glove is specifically designed for working with rotational equipment. Featuring 12 strategically placed built-in zones, within seconds, the glove will tear-away under force to avoid snagging in fast-moving, hazardous equipment so you can protect the limbs that don't grow back.

If you're seeking specialized hand protection for professionals at risk to injury from arc flash, then you need to check out these innovative Cut-Less brand of leather drivers gloves from the "Safety Geeks" at Majestic® Glove.

If you are a passionate gardener, you most likely own serious tools that make the job easier and safer. No serious gardener would be complete without a good pair of work gloves, a shovel, a wheel barrel and perhaps a cultivator.

As hand protection specialists, MDS distributes an amazing line up of competitively priced industrial work safety gloves. From mechanics to ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 3 impact resistant gloves, from ANSI Cut Level A9 palm coated seamless knits to leather drivers, arc-rated to heat and chemical resistant work gloves - we have the deepest and most innovative selection of multi-dimensional industrial hand protection on the internet.

Wearing hand protection can help prevent burns and keep delicate skin protected. It can also make the difference between completing the job or buying another pair of work gloves. Designed for arc safety, spark and flame resistance, not thermal contact, these anti-impact puncture-resistant Clutch Gear® MXVSBFR gloves will not burn, melt or drip making them ideal for grinding and more

Guess what's here? Yep, pollen season and heading into the second pandemic spring, many individuals may be ready to give up wearing their masks. But for the 19+ million U.S. adults suffering from seasonal allergies, there's another reason to keep wearing one!

Cut injuries make up a large portion of reported injuries in industrial workplaces, yet 70% can be prevented. If you're a safety director, foreman or production supervisor searching for industrial work safety gloves to prevent hand lacerations from razors, glass, metal, plastic molding, knives andmore, we would like you to know MDS has an amazing portfolio of high performing ASTM ANSI/ISEA safety rated cut-resistant hand protection available for purchase

"Container sweat," the formation of condensation on the surface of cargo containers. This phenomenon very commonly occurs before and after sea transportation when a container is exposed to daily temperature cycles from traveling over land or waiting on the dock. Container sweat also occurs as shipments move from tropical regions to cold or temperate areas.

Part of the PIP® family of safety products, Boss® Footwear is made in the USA and designed with advanced materials that offer workers maximum all-day comfort and protection against work safety hazards in the work field across a multiple of industries. And they're designed to last for years!

Elevate compliance with industrial work safety gloves designed to reduce fine and blunt puncture hazards including hypodermic needle sticks. Available in mechanics or palm coated seamless knit styles, puncture-resistant work gloves with Alycore™ are just the answer for workers exposed to syringes/needles, thorny plants, staples, tacks, splinters, nails, steel cable/wire, barbed wire, wood/lumber, metal shards and glass hazards

Impacto® has been manufacturing cutting-edge personal protection equipment that focuses on reducing impact, vibration and repetitive motion in any work environment and their Trigger Gloves are designed to help off-set industrial work stresses that lead to long-term discomfort and injury.

Practice good infection control! Personal safety starts and ends with quality protective gear and yellow spunbond polypropylene isolation gowns are a first line defense against the spread of diseases. Selecting a quality made disposable gown can be the difference between being healthy or sick. If you are searching for an economical solution to protect the personal safety of your staff against exposure, transmission or the cross-contamination of unwanted contaminates, then check out these single-use barrier gowns!