Your hands are your important tools. They lift, grip, cut, mix, assemble, clean, and inspect. In almost every job, they are the first part of the body to meet a hazard.
Still, hand protection is often treated as an afterthought. One box of gloves for every task, every worker, every shift. That’s not enough.
The right glove matters. The right glove makes a difference. It protects what matters most.
That’s why we trust SHOWA®. Because SHOWA® gloves are built to last. Built to fit. Built to protect the people who keep businesses running.
Now we have exciting news. We have just launched an expanded range of SHOWA®
gloves at ECO MDS Associates.
More options. Better protection. Same commitment to safety.
Your hands deserve the best. That’s why we choose SHOWA®.
WHY ARE GLOVES NECESSARY?
Hand injuries happen a lot in the workplace. They don’t have to. A good pair of gloves acts like a shield between workers and the dangers they face every day.
- Cuts and punctures come from things like sheet metal, glass, blades, wire, and parts with jagged edges.
- Chemicals such as solvents, acids, caustics, oils, and cleaning agents can burn skin. Get into the body through the skin.
- Extreme temperatures. Freezing items, outdoor work, hot surfaces, or molds. Can damage hands quickly.
- Impact and crushing injuries happen when hands are near tools, materials, or pinch points.
- Abrasion and friction wear down skin over hours of work.
- Contamination is a concern in food processing, electronics, and clean rooms. Gloves keep the product safe, not just the person.
Skipping hand protection costs more than you think.
- Lost workdays, bills, workers’ compensation claims, production delays.
- And worst of all, people getting hurt.
OSHA’s hand protection standard (29 CFR 1910.138) says employers must choose and provide the gloves when workers’ hands are exposed to hazards.
THE RIGHT GLOVE FOR THE RIGHT JOB
Wearing a glove is not the same as being protected. A glove that doesn’t fit the job can be as dangerous as wearing nothing at all.
A general-purpose glove won’t stop a chemical. A coated knit glove might feel tough. Solvents can go right through the inside. For work, you need a glove made of the right material. Nitrile, neoprene, PVC, butyl, or Viton®. Matched to the specific chemical.
A glove for chemicals won’t stop a knife. Rubber and nitrile resist liquids, not edges. For cut hazards, use gloves made with engineered fibers rated on the ANSI/ISEA cut scale (A1 to A9).
Many gloves can be a hazard too. A bulky glove on an assembly line makes it hard to work. It slows people down. Makes them want to take it off. Fatigue and discomfort are the reasons workers stop wearing personal protective equipment.
The environment matters. Oily parts need gloves that grip when wet. Cold work and freezers need insulation that still allows fingers to move. Electronics need gloves that control static. Food work needs gloves made from food-safe materials.
The best glove is the one that protects against the hazard, fits right, and is comfortable enough to stay on all shift long.
QUICK GLOVE SELECTION GUIDE
Start with the hazard, then choose the glove type.
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Always confirm chemical compatibility and cut ratings against the product specifications before use.
WHY CHOOSE SHOWA®?
SHOWA® has made gloves since 1954, when the company started in Japan. Today SHOWA® is one of the world’s respected names in hand protection. Customers have trusted SHOWA® for years.
Japanese engineering and innovation guide SHOWA®. SHOWA® makes its glove technologies instead of just relabeling generic ones. These include:
- Hagane Coil®
- DURACoil™ cut-resistant yarns
- MFT liners
- Zorb-IT® grip
- S-TEX® Alpha tungsten-based cut protection.
One brand, every hazard. SHOWA® protects against:
- Chemicals
- Cuts
- Heat
- Impact
- Flame
- Static
- General handling.
You can standardize on a trusted brand with SHOWA® across your facility.
Comfort keeps gloves on. Seamless knit liners, ergonomic shapes, breathable coatings, and lightweight gauges make workers want to wear SHOWA® gloves.
A leader in sustainability, SHOWA® pioneered Eco Best Technology® (EBT). EBT turns gloves into biodegradable products that break down in landfills. SHOWA® also offers gloves made with materials like the recycled MFT PRO GP series. This makes SHOWA® a natural fit for ECO MDS Associates and our mission to help businesses protect people and the planet.
NEW AT ECO MDS: OUR EXPANDED SHOWA® RANGE
We've added more than 160 new SHOWA gloves and sleeves to ECO MDS Associates. These new SHOWA gloves and sleeves cover every major workplace hazard. Here is a look at what's new.
Chemical & Liquid Protection
From light splash to heavy chemical handling, choose from PVC, neoprene, nitrile, butyl, and Viton® gloves in lengths from wrist to shoulder.
- SHOWA® ATLAS® 660 — triple-dipped, liquid-proof PVC with a rough grip finish.
- SHOWA® 727 — 15-mil unsupported nitrile, a versatile everyday chemical glove.
- SHOWA® NSK24 — 14" nitrile gauntlet with an interlock liner for heavier jobs.
- SHOWA® 874 and SHOWA® 890 — butyl and Viton® gloves for aggressive chemicals.
- SHOWA® CHEMREST® CC700 — chemical resistance plus ANSI A5 cut protection in one glove.
- SHOWA® CN740 — biodegradable EBT nitrile with a wave-pattern grip.
General Purpose & Grip
Lightweight, breathable coated gloves for assembly, warehousing, material handling and maintenance.
- SHOWA® ATLAS® 300 — the classic natural rubber grip glove.
- SHOWA® 377 — fully nitrile-coated with a foam palm for oily, wet handling.
- SHOWA® 4500 — thin, nitrile-dipped nylon for precision work.
- SHOWA® B0700 — clean-packed PVC glove with an embossed grip.
- SHOWA® MFT PRO GP381E — made with recycled Microfiber Technology for a lower-impact choice.
Cut-Resistant Gloves & Sleeves
ANSI/ISEA cut levels from A2 to A7, built on SHOWA®'s own cut technologies.
- SHOWA® S-TEX® 377 — Hagane Coil® cut protection with a fully coated nitrile shell, ANSI A4.
- SHOWA® DURACoil™ 546 — thin, flexible ANSI A4 glove for precision handling.
- SHOWA® S-TEX® Alpha XC820 — tungsten-based 18-gauge liner delivering ANSI A6 in a thin glove.
- SHOWA® 257 and SHOWA® 8127 — ANSI A7 for the sharpest jobs.
- SHOWA® S8115-16T sleeve — 16" cut-resistant arm protection with a thumb loop.
Cold, Heat & Specialty Protection
- SHOWA® TEM-RES® 282 — insulated, liquid-proof glove for freezers and extreme cold.
- SHOWA® 477 and SHOWA® ATLAS® 451 — insulated grip gloves for cold-weather handling.
- SHOWA® XW300 — insulated, hi-viz and ANSI A5 cut-resistant.
- SHOWA® 8814 — heat resistant for intermittent contact up to 500°F.
- SHOWA® 377IP — impact-resistant with back-of-hand bumper guards.
- SHOWA® 240 — flame resistant, Arc Flash Level 2, ANSI A4.
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SHOWA® A0622 and SHOWA® AP800 — electrostatic dissipative gloves for electronics.
PROTECT EVERY HAND, ON EVERY JOB
The right glove keeps workers safe, comfortable, and productive. Helps your business avoid costly injuries. With our expanded SHOWA® range, ECO MDS Associates can help you match the glove to every task in your facility.
Not sure where to start? Contact our team. We'll help you review your hazards and choose the right SHOWA® gloves for your people. Since 1986, we've been helping businesses protect their people. One customer, one need, one solution, at a time.
