Additional Blog Posts
October , 08 2026 | Ankita Ghosh
The Right Glove for Every Job: Why Hand Protection Matters - and Why We've Expanded Our SHOWA® Range
The right glove can make all the difference in protecting workers from cuts, chemicals, heat, impact, cold, and other workplace hazards. Explore why proper hand protection matters and discover ECO MDS Associates’ expanded range of SHOWA® gloves, with solutions designed for different jobs, hazards, and working environments.
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August , 26 2026 | Ankita Ghosh
The ECO MDS Story: From Protecting People to Protecting the Planet
ECO MDS Associates builds on MDS Associates’ decades of experience in workplace safety and industrial product distribution by offering more environmentally responsible product alternatives. Founded in 1986, MDS is a family-owned B2B distributor serving industries including healthcare, manufacturing, laboratories, food processing, and other specialized sectors.
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December , 18 2024 | MDS Associates
Fight Pests with PowerForm® EcoTek® Black Nitrile Gloves
Ideal for pest control, SW’s certified biodegradable PowerForm® PF-95BK nitrile gloves meet ASTM D5511/D5526 biodegradability standards and feature special EcoTek® proprietary glove additives that result in 92.6% biodegradation in landfill in as little as 945 days with end of life resulting in healthy compost soil.
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December , 11 2024 | MDS Associates
SHOWA® Biodegradable Extended Cuff Gloves for High-Risk Tasks
SHOWA® high-risk powder-free extended cuff nitrile gloves feature Eco-Best Technology® accelerated biodegradation and meet ASTM D5526 standard for biodegradability. These sustainable, latex-free gloves are also in compliance with FDA 21CFR, parts 170-199 for safe food handling and can be disposed along with food scraps.
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