Unigloves

About Unigloves

Unigloves has a long tradition of excellence in the production and supply of disposable gloves and is founded in 1989 by Mr. Lee (who still runs the Group), and Mr. Ang, with the company being part of the UG Healthcare Group, which is listed in Singapore. The UK subsidiary, Unigloves (UK) Limited, was incorporated on 7 June 2000 and operates from Canterbury, Kent.

The company operates as a global enterprise with headquarters in Singapore, manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, and group offices located in the U.S., Germany, the UK, Brazil, Nigeria and China. The group's sister companies and global team are spread across 5 continents, supplying over 50 countries.

What Industries Does Unigloves Serve?

Unigloves designs, manufactures and supplies UK wholesalers with innovative, high quality, industry specialised disposable safety gloves. The company offers a wide range of products specially tailored to the needs of doctors, dentists, carers, craftsmen, cleaners and tattoo artists. Unigloves makes and supplies over 3 billion gloves annually to medical professionals, as well as specialists in the food, automotive, janitorial and care sectors.

Piercing, tattoo and beauty studios receive reliable products from Unigloves with specially produced goods that guarantee the highest, consistent quality without compromise, supporting hygiene in studios. The company serves craftsmen as a reliable partner, providing practical protection against dirt and chemicals without loss in handling.

What Types of Gloves Does Unigloves Manufacture?

Nitrile Gloves

Unigloves' BioTouch biodegradable nitrile gloves offer high-quality protection while being environmentally friendly, made from a biodegradable compound, and are resistant to a range of chemicals, latex-free, meet medical standards, and have beaded cuffs and textured fingertips for enhanced grip. The gloves are available in two colours, Violet Blue and Black, and are an excellent alternative to latex gloves, which can cause allergies.

The Pearl range consists of high quality, medical-grade, powder free nitrile gloves that can be used across a variety of settings for barrier protection and cross-contamination prevention, designed with a beaded cuff and textured for superior grip.

Latex Gloves

Unigloves' latex gloves are made from 100% natural latex – a renewable and biodegradable raw material. It is the company's goal to contribute to sustainability with their products.

Vinyl Gloves

Unigloves offers a range of disposable vinyl gloves that provide excellent protection against various potential hazards, are latex-free, chemical accelerator-free, and available in powder-free varieties, making them suitable for those with allergies or sensitivities.

Specialized Work Gloves

Unigloves manufactures a range of cut-resistant gloves with the latest materials and manufacturing technologies to protect workers' hands against cuts, made of high-quality materials including nitrile, HPPE, encapsulated glass fibre, and steel core, providing excellent grip and suitable for industries such as construction, engineering, glass handling, and food processing.

The company produces the PRO.TECT heavy and ultra heavy-duty gloves, which are described as the UK's leading automotive glove range.

What Quality Standards Does Unigloves Meet?

Unigloves offers medical-grade gloves that meet and exceed international standards for use in medical and laboratory settings, featuring enhanced grip, chemical resistance, and moisturizing coatings for comfort, designed to keep hands comfortable, reduce fatigue, and offer superior protection for extended periods of use.

The company's latex-free nitrile gloves with chlorinated finish maintain AQL 0.65 standards and exceed medical standards for pinholes, designed for use in dentistry, healthcare and manufacturing.

What Makes Unigloves Environmentally Responsible?

Unigloves is strongly committed to responsible production conditions, with certified wastewater treatment plants and a system for filtering and cleaning exhaust air installed at their factory in Asia, ensuring fair working conditions, workplace safety and a ban on child labour. At their factory in Malaysia, all employees are paid at least the statutory minimum wage, which leads to above-average length of service.

Most disposable gloves can be recycled, so long as they are not contaminated by clinical waste or chemicals. The company believes that quality means safety, and as a manufacturer, they are committed to a responsible approach to production, attaching great importance to respecting human rights in their factories, the health and safety of their employees and active environmental management.

Where Can You Purchase Unigloves Products?

Unigloves is a manufacturer and sells their products via distribution partners and wholesalers; they don't supply direct to end users. Customers can find Unigloves products available on Droppe.com, where they can browse the complete range of cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and professional-grade gloves for various applications.

Unigloves is a market-leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality, single-use gloves, making and supplying over 1.3 billion gloves each year to over 50 countries around the world. The company positions itself as responsible and ethical hand protection specialists, trusted by 4 billion hands around the world.