Tilsatec

What Tilsatec does

Tilsatec is a manufacturer of high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) specializing in cut-resistant hand, arm, and body protection for high-hazard industrial markets. The company's product portfolio centers on RhinoYarn, a proprietary cut-resistant yarn technology it manufactures in-house at its UK facility in West Yorkshire, delivering up to A9 cut resistance. Core product lines include the Comfort+ Series (cut levels A2-A6), High Cut Resistant Gloves (A6), Collide-x Impact Protection (ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 3), Pulse Electrical Insulating Gloves (dual certified to EN 60903 and ASTM D120), EnVision sustainable gloves (greater than 50% recycled content), DeTach tear-away safety gloves (with built-in tear-away zones and over 10 million pairs sold), Food Safe antimicrobial gloves, Arc Flash protection, and integrated arm/body protection. The firm traces its heritage to 1880 through Harrap Brothers (later Sirdar PLC) and was established as a Technical Division of Sirdar PLC in 2001, with North American operations formed in 2008.

The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing model spanning the UK (West Yorkshire) and the United States (Eupora, Mississippi, acquired 2015), with raw materials integration enabling quick customization, high availability, and low minimum order quantities. Tilsatec serves industrial customers in automotive (Big 3 automakers for over 20 years), aerospace, heavy truck manufacturing, electric vehicle manufacturing, power utilities, oil and gas, construction, metal fabrication, glass, food processing, and waste management. Pulse electrical gloves are documented to deliver a 12% production increase at a national EV manufacturer, and DeTach gloves are reported to have solved 30+ year injury issues for a heavy truck manufacturer.

Go-to-market is executed through an authorized distributor network across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, supplemented by direct field sales for enterprise accounts, sample box programs, and needs-assessment engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Tilsatec North America is a subsidiary of Sirdar PLC, a UK-based diversified group; the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding or public listing. Notable recognition includes the 2006 Queen's Awards for Enterprise (Innovation category) for the Rhino yarn.

Name

Tilsatec

Legal name

Tilsatec

Website

https://tilsatec-na.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tilsatec is a North American manufacturer of cut-resistant gloves, sleeves, and body protection for high-hazard industrial markets, leveraging proprietary RhinoYarn technology to serve automotive, aerospace, electrical, utility, and food processing customers through an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

akta.pro primary industry

Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing (IMAOAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cut-Resistant & Anti-Puncture Workwear (CRAAALAK), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Cut resistant gloves
• Industrial PPE
• Electrical insulating gloves
• Arc flash protection
• Safety workwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Eupora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. PPE Hand, Arm and Body Protection Products: Manufacture and sale of high-performance cut-resistant gloves, arm protection sleeves, and body protection for high-hazard industries. Products include work gloves, electrical insulating gloves, impact protection, arc flash protection, and food-safe gloves sold through distribution partners.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tilsatec manufactures and sells high-performance cut-resistant gloves, arm protection sleeves, and body protection for high-hazard industrial markets. The product portfolio centers on proprietary RhinoYarn technology manufactured in-house, delivering up to A9 cut resistance, and includes electrical insulating gloves (Pulse), impact protection gloves (Collide-x), tear-away safety gloves (DeTach), sustainable gloves (EnVision), food-safe antimicrobial gloves, and arc flash protection. Products are sold through an authorized distributor network across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with manufacturing in Eupora, Mississippi.

Product overview

Tilsatec is a manufacturer of high-performance hand, arm, and body protection for high-hazard industries. The product portfolio centers around RhinoYarn Technology, the company's proprietary cut-resistant yarn enabling up to A9 cut resistance. Core product lines include: Comfort+ Series (cut-resistant gloves A2-A6), High Cut Resistant Gloves (A6 level), Collide-x Impact Protection (ANSI 138 Level 3), Pulse Electrical Insulating Gloves (EN 60903/ASTM D120 certified for 0-4 voltage classes), EnVision sustainable gloves (50%+ recycled content), DeTach tear-away safety gloves (with built-in tear-away zones for machinery protection), Food Safe antimicrobial gloves, Arc Flash protection, and Arm/Body protection. Products are Made in the USA with vertically integrated manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RhinoYarn: Proprietary cut-resistant yarn technology with 140-year legacy in yarn engineering, delivering up to A9 cut resistance
• Tilsatec Rhino
• Rhinoguard
• Comfort+
• EnVision
• Pulse
• DeTach

Products and services

• Collide-x Impact Protection Gloves Impact protection gloves featuring ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 3 certification, designed to protect against dropped tools, crushing hazards, and impacts to the back of the hand across multiple gauge options. Targeted at industrial workers in heavy industry, automotive, and construction.
• Comfort+ Series Comprehensive range of cut-resistant gloves in 13 to 18 gauge offering cut levels A2 to A6, utilizing non-reinforced RhinoYarn free from alloy or mineral yarns (no glass or steel), designed for all-day comfort without compromising safety. Targeted at industrial workers needing dexterity for extended wear.
• High Cut Resistant Gloves One of the widest ranges of A6 cut level hand protection solutions in North America, all made using proprietary RhinoYarn Technology manufactured at the UK site. Targeted at industries requiring the highest levels of cut protection including glass handling, metal stamping, and heavy manufacturing.
• Tilsatec Pulse Electrical Insulating Gloves Electrical insulating gloves providing protection from electrical hazards for electrical engineering, EV manufacturing, telecoms, and power utilities. Dual certified to EN 60903 and ASTM D120, available in Classes 00 through 4 for low and high voltage applications up to 36,000V AC / 54,000V DC. Targeted at electrical workers, utility linemen, and EV manufacturing technicians.
• Tilsatec EnVision Sustainable Gloves Environmentally friendly cut-resistant gloves with sustainable yarn content exceeding 50%, setting a new standard for sustainable hand protection from general purpose to high cut levels. Targeted at industrial buyers with sustainability mandates.
• Tilsatec DeTach Tear-Away Safety Gloves Innovative tear-away safety gloves with built-in 5 to 14 tear-away zones designed to reduce risks of traumatic finger injuries from machinery pull-in or wrap-in. Features cut resistance up to A4, enhanced abrasion resistance, and breathable open-back construction. Over 10 million pairs sold. Targeted at workers operating near rotating machinery and high-torque tools in automotive, aerospace, and heavy industry.
• Arm Protection / Sleeves Cut-resistant arm protection including sleeves with cool-touch technology, antimicrobial food-safe options, and integrated glove-sleeve combinations such as the Gleeve product (cut-resistant glove with integrated 16 inch sleeve). Targeted at food processing, glass handling, and metal fabrication workers.
• Body Protection Body protection products for high-hazard industries including cut-resistant clothing and chaps. Targeted at industrial workers needing torso and leg protection beyond hand and arm.
• Food Safe Gloves Antimicrobial cut-resistant gloves specifically developed for the food industry, fully launderable without diminishing antimicrobial properties, available in various weights (A6-A9 cut levels) for meat, fish, and vegetable processing. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and EN1186 food contact standards.
• Arc Flash Protection Gloves Leather arc flash ground gloves certified for protection against electrical arc hazards, including lined and unlined options with various cut resistance levels. Targeted at electrical workers and utility linemen exposed to arc flash events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 million pairs of DeTach gloves sold
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ansell: Global leader in protective gloves and PPE across industrial and healthcare. Directly competes with Tilsatec in cut-resistant and electrical-insulating gloves but operates at vastly larger scale with a broader multi-category portfolio.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Industrial PPE conglomerate selling cut-resistant, chemical, and electrical protection gloves under brands like North and Rig Dog. Comparable to Tilsatec across overlapping hand-protection categories but with broader enterprise reach.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Sells cut-resistant and general-purpose protective gloves alongside respirators, hearing, and fall protection. Overlaps with Tilsatec in cut-resistant hand protection for industrial B2B but competes from a full-portfolio PPE position.

Direct peers

• Superior Glove Works: Canadian specialty manufacturer of cut-resistant, impact, and chemical-resistant work gloves sold through industrial distribution. Closest mid-market direct peer to Tilsatec, competing head-to-head on cut-resistance, dexterity, and price in North America.
• HexArmor: US-based manufacturer of high-performance cut-resistant and needlestick protection gloves serving oil & gas, utilities, and manufacturing. Directly comparable to Tilsatec in premium cut-resistant and specialty hazard segments.
• Showa Group: Global glove manufacturer producing cut-resistant, chemical, and single-use protective gloves. Competes with Tilsatec in cut-resistant industrial gloves, particularly in automotive and food-processing verticals.
• ATG (Auckland Trading Group / G-Tek): Manufacturer of cut-resistant and general-purpose work gloves distributed through industrial safety channels. Comparable to Tilsatec in cut-resistant performance offerings and B2B distribution model.
• MCR Safety: US manufacturer of cut-resistant, impact, and general-purpose protective gloves, sleeves, and eyewear sold through PPE distributors. Head-to-head competitor to Tilsatec across overlapping industrial customer segments.
• PIP (Protective Industrial Products): Major US PPE distributor and manufacturer of cut-resistant gloves, sleeves, and arm protection. Competes with Tilsatec in industrial cut-resistant hand protection through a similar distributor-led channel model.
• Salisbury by Honeywell: Established electrical insulating gloves brand for utilities and electrical workers. Directly comparable to Tilsatec's Pulse line in EN 60903 / ASTM D120 certified rubber electrical protection for utilities and EV manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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