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MDS Associates is proud to announce it's now distributing a new line of specialized work gloves and personal safety supplies. Complimenting a full line of industrial work safety products, MDS is excited to offer its customers with cutting edge professional industrial PPE products from Majestic glove designed to minimize the risk of injuries when on the job.

Who would have known back in 1964 Marshall Space Flight engineers would create a thin sheet of coated metallic plastic film that would forever transform NASA, Emergency Medical Services and U.S. Custom and Border Protection. Originally designed for use on the exterior surfaces of spacecraft and spacesuits, this innovative film has provided emergency personnel and outdoor enthusiasts the ability to provide critical thermal control during distress.

NitroMax Black non-sterile 5-mil nitrile exam gloves are specially designed for healthcare professionals who require FDA approved hand protection during patient exams, treatments and when exposed to bodily fluids making these perfect for spas, tattoo, law enforcement and more. Emerald disposable latex-free textured nitrile examination gloves meet or exceed all current FDA 510(k) standards as Class 1 Medical Device and are approved for direct food contact.

There's so many ways to hurt the feet - falling objects, stubbing a pallet, loose nails, rotary mowers, feet trapped between objects are just a few. With the proper protective footwear, many of these injuries could have been prevented. Impacto® TurboToe® Toe Cap Overshoes are a great first step to reducing workplace foot injuries and the costs associated with them

In order to manually process fish and seafood items efficiently and safely, specialized hand protection becomes vital to personal safety, comfort and productivity. These award winning S230TAXVB Chemstop™ Anti-Impact PVC-Coated Gloves are fast becoming popular among processing plants!

During this time, detainees are housed or held in crowded prison-like immigration facilities across the country with limited access to spare clothes and no laundry facilities. Adult and children aged detainees held for days, weeks, or even months need food, water and access to basic necessities such as soap, deodorant to upkeep personal hygiene and toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss to maintain oral health.

Don't let the lightweight construction fool you! Designed for healthcare providers, Sonic® 100 combines all the best benefits of a nitrile exam glove in a proprietary formulation that takes strength, comfort and performance to new levels! Advanced manufacturing processes make the Sonic 100 revolutionary. These latex-free powder-free medical-grade gloves are approved hand protection for chemotherapy drugs and direct food contact and they are available for purchase

Eighty percent of adults will experience significant low back pain sometime during their lifetime. Back pain is the third most common cause of doctor visits in the United States. Low back pain usually involves muscle spasm of the supportive muscles along the spine. Fitting your chair with lumbar support by Impacto can reduce the strain on back, neck, shoulder and arm muscles just to name a few.

Individuals who live, play or work in frigid environments require specialized winter hand protection that keeps the hands both warm and dry. If you're seeking a serious winter work glove for harsh, wet conditions, then check out these newly released S18WTLFN gloves from the hot selling TenActiv™ series!

Are you in the market for high-performing and reliable disposable gloves with the newest innovations? We have a wide range of industrial, medical and food approved styles and brands including biodegredable styles for you to select from.

Knee injuries account for roughly 150,000 or 13% of workplace injuries. Employees who have suffered a workplace knee injury can be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. That's why Impacto® has designed innovative knee protection for almost EVERY industry.

Maximize productivity and most importantly, keep your employees safe and comfortable. The engineers over at Superior Glove® take industrial hand protection seriously. Superior Glove® provides innovative, one-of-a-kind hand protection solutions that streamline inventory, increase compliance and reduce costs.

A metatarsal fracture occurs when one of these long bones is broken. This might be due to sudden injury: typically an object dropped on the foot. The tarsal bones break easily and such an injury can take months or years to heal. In acute fractures you may hear a sound at the time of the break, and experience pain, swelling, and difficulty putting weight on the foot.

With smart styling and design, these innovative Endura® brand 378KMT 4PRO™ Insulated Driver Gloves capture many hand safety protocols and are the perfect all-in-one work glove for fire and rescue personnel. Endura® 4PRO goat-grain leather driver gloves are supple and feature a waterproof breathable membrane that keeps water out, the heat in and allows the hands to breath

Despite record high prices and PPE glove shortages, MDS is proud to announce we can help you capture good value latex-free exam gloves from a leading glove supplier and 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!

It only takes a second of not paying attention to slip on a wet floor, fall down a flight of stairs, or trip over protruding objects. Slipping on a hard surface is never a pleasant experience and more often than not, it results in a personal injury. One wrong step and it could result in a muscle strain, a strained or torn ligament, broken bones, a spinal compression, a concussion or worse.

PIP understands this and designs and manufactures some of the safest gloves on the market. Hand and arm protection is taken to a new level with next generation engineered fibers and yarns, and innovations in engineered fabric technologies put PIP® at the forefront of the safety industry. Innovations like their new Kut Gard® sleeves and gloves are all made in the USA and designed to offer you the highest level of performance and comfort.

Crush and pinch injuries can impact more than your ability to work and aren't something you need to accept as "part of the job" - you can protect yourself. With Superior Glove's new PinchGuard technology, you can work confidently knowing your fingertips are protected.

When it comes to cold weather hand protection, the engineers at Superior Glove® take this seriously. Superior Glove® is one of North America's leading manufacturers and suppliers of industrial safety work gloves and as a company based out of Canada, they're no stranger to inclement weather. These Clutch Gear® MXVSBWFL Anti-Impact Mechanics Gloves will keep the hands dry, warm and protected

In response to the pandemic, car rental companies worldwide are doing what they can to ensure their fleets are safe to use. Many well named car rental agencies are providing assurance that the company has modified its cleaning procedures. Extra concentration will be placed on interior items that users are most likely to touch. That includes dashboards, door handles, gear shifter, fab, consoles, seats, steering wheels and others.

Performing rigging operations safely is critical to team success and personal safety. More often than not tough jobs such as rigging put hands at serious risk of impact injury and cuts. One miscalculation or mishap can easily and quickly crush bones in the hands and fingers delaying the project's completion. This is where these ANSI Safety Rated West Chester® R2™ Gloves from the PIP® (Protective Industrial Products) can help capture safety protocols.

Guess what is back? Like or not, the cold weather has arrived. No matter what winter brings, be it blizzard conditions, frigid temperatures, ice storms, heavy winds and rains - this change in working conditions can be challenging on your team. Are you be prepared to ensure your staff can tackle the season ahead? Now is the best time to start thinking about winter PPE so you can stay in front of it.

Surface disinfectant wipes are a vital component in helping prevent the spread of infection and many are grateful to see these coming back into stock. What many folks may not fully realize is that there are certain factors that capture disinfection, and it goes beyond simply wiping down contaminated surfaces.

Nothing hurts a small producer like losing a batch of beer contaminated by skin contact, improperly cleaned facilities or equipment. Selecting the proper protective glove helps maintain sanitary conditions while protecting operators against potential brewing hazards such as steam, heat, flames and punctures. Popular among breweries are the Chemstop™ brand of neoprene gloves from the renowned Superior Glove® company.

Full thermal head and neck coverage is easier than ever. New from PIP® (Protective Industrial Products), are the Thermal Exo Dual-Layer Balaclavas that feature fabric layering technology. Technology harnesses solar rays from the sun to amplifying the warming effect of the material up to 15°F (10°C). Cover all but your eyes - wear as a ski mask, neck gaiter or a full mask!

Vaccine products are highly temperature-sensitive and must be stored and handled correctly to ensure efficacy and shelf life. It's expected that cold chain storage and handling requirements for this injectable vaccine product could be as low as -112°F (-80°C). Vaccine handlers need to beware that substances used for to obtain these temperatures can burn the fingers or skin in mere seconds. If you're seeking hand protection designed for the extreme cold, these industrial work gloves from Superior Glove® are perfect for lab work where dry ice and other cryogenic specimens are handled.

Advertised as "The World's First 21-Gauge Cut Level A5 Glove", this newly released TenActiv™ S21TAXFN Foam Nitrile Coated Seamless Knit Work Glove from the Superior Glove® company is a real game changer. When you slide your hand into this cut safety glove, you will be taken back by the light weight, snug-fitting composition and question it's protective values but rest assure, this TenActiv™ glove is serious hand protection for serious professionals who demand the best in the class performance.

MDS is proud to announce it's now distributing Impacto® specialized personal protective products. Impacto® Protective Products Inc. serves the exclusive needs for worker safety. They've been manufacturing and marketing cutting-edge personal protective equipment that focuses on reducing industrial impacts, vibrations and repetitive motions in any work environment since 1988.

Unfortunately for businesses, workplace theft appears to be an increasingly common problem. A pair of safety glasses here, a pair of work gloves or two there, a hard hat, a safety vest, a bump cap - who would ever miss these little items should they disappear from the workplace? A very simple, effective and affordable solution to reduce "slippery fingers" within the corporate setting is to consider customizing your PPE supplies and imprinting it with your corporate information or logo

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shuttered restaurants all across the U.S. forcing many restaurants to close or restrict their seating capacity. In order to survive, many food establishments are using food delivery and takeout service as viable alternatives and this has lead to an explosion of disposable food and beverage containers. From plant-based bagasse takeout containers and compostable Bella pots, to renewable CPLA cutlery and sustainably-sourced soup containers, Vegware™ has everything you need to serve takeout and delivery sustainably.

When work gloves degrade, it can translate to a potential hand injury and elevated replacement costs. Having the proper PPE can also be the difference between a job well done or a trip to the E.R. Long lasting, tactile and tough, these palm coated TenActiv™ Work Gloves from Superior Glove® are recommended for construction sites that use steel rebar as part of the process

If you're searching for an alternative gown for routine barrier protection against pathogens, liquids, dust, light acid/alkali splashes, particulates and other unwanted debris at an affordable price, then we have just the solution! Offered at a fraction of current market cost, these polyethylene (PE) gowns are quick, easy and provide facilities with effective economical barrier protection during routine tasks such as brief exams

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization recommend that masks be worn during the pandemic to reduce the transmission of the virus. With so many different types of facemasks available (referring to medical or surgical masks, N-95 and similar respirators) many individuals are learning that not all masks are created equal and it has sowed confusion about the utility of masks.

BoatSorb™ Marine-Grade Dehumidifier and Mold/Rust Inhibitor Packs were originally patented to protect supplies along the supply chain. Designed to absorb "cargo rain" within oceanic shipping containers, BoatSorb hands down out performs retail moisture containers and is more effective and safer than silica, clay, charcoal or brine blended absorbers. BoatSorb™ is non-toxic, non-corrosive and prevent potential mold, mildew, deterioration or rust damages to boat cabins, compartments and deck areas during seasonal use or winter storage for over 90+ days!

Hand protection is more than just about cut protection. It is about cut protection to meet every need. G-Tek® represents the safety's industry's most comprehensive line of next generation coated seamless knit gloves. For over 30 years PIP® has invested in G-Tek® products evolving them from simple cotton knits to the most advanced gloves that combine engineered yarns, advanced ergonomic design and coating elastomers. Check out the many different G-Tek® glove styles available for your hand protection program today.

This year's elections will be unlike others. The Covid-19 pandemic has placed a great emphasis on infection control reshaping the way we vote, perhaps forever. How will polling places keep voters and workers safe against the spread of infection? Here's a simple solution! Designed to prevent cross-contamination within the food and beverage industries, disposable polyethylene gloves are easy and fast to wear, provide basic hand barrier protection and are affordable.

When a worker has prolonged exposure to repetitive impacts or vibrations, they are susceptible to getting hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) or carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a serious medical condition that is irreversible once it has set in. For concrete and cement workers, versatile gloves that provide good dexterity and also incorporate anti-vibration cushioning are a daily necessity. These VIBGHFV Vibrastop™ Leather Half-Finger Work Gloves from Superior Glove® are just the solution!

Keep dangerous contaminates from tracking into your space, slip-on a pair of disposable shoe covers and make sure you're putting your safest foot forward. Designed to keep floors sanitary and footwear clean, shoe covers are disposable PPE garments that easily slip-on and fit snugly over a variety of shoe styles and sizes.

Computer keyboards are particularly vulnerable to the cross-contamination of bacteria and germs because grubby fingers mindlessly touch dirty surfaces and then repeatedly go back to typing. Placing a disposable cover on computer equipment and replacing it each shift could be key component to infection control. At MDS we offer a variety of disposable keyboard pouches, skins and covers to fit your needs - truly universal with different styles to fit small to x-large size keyboards.

Used once and then tossed in the garbage, Americans unfortunately use millions of plastic straws and stirrers each day. Those straws litter our streets, lands, shorelines and oceans where they harm or kill marine life and release toxic pollutants. Instead, try these 100% compostable wheat hay drinking straws made entirely by nature, from the stem of the wheat plant. They're the perfect alternative to paper, plastic stirrers, straws and consumers LOVE them!