Biodegradable work glove

Showa 4552 has a biodegradable characteristic which is made possible due to the company's Eco Best Technology (EBT) within both the liner and the sponge nitrile coating. The biodegradation rate of the Showa 4552 is typically within 24 months.

The glove protects hands from oils, dirt, grease and abrasion when carrying out manufacturing assembly work, machine servicing, refuse collection, warehousing, logistics and other tasks. The nitrile coated palm provides excellent grip in all conditions and the glove is said to retain its grip in oily conditions due to the glove coating’s oil absorbency properties. 

The EBT organic additive is designed to make the Showa 4552 attractive to microbial activity in landfill. Upon consumption of the EBT formulation, micro-organisms excrete enzymes that depolymerise the nitrile and polyester liner. The result is biogases and nitrous soil. Independent research laboratories place the time between one and five years depending on landfill site conditions.