WRP
WRP Asia Pacific is a Malaysian rubber glove manufacturer producing latex, nitrile, polyisoprene, and specialty radiation-protection gloves for global OEM/private-label customers and proprietary brands (DERMAGRIP, COMFIT, PROFEEL, EDUO, RadiaXon), serving healthcare, industrial, and specialty B2B markets. Operations are winding down in April 2026.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersSepang, Malaysia
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What WRP does
WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd (marketed as WRP / World Rubber Protective) is a Malaysian rubber glove manufacturer founded in 1985 and headquartered in Sepang, Selangor. The company produces a broad portfolio of hand-protection products spanning natural rubber latex, nitrile, synthetic polyisoprene, and neoprene — including examination gloves (DERMAGRIP), surgical gloves (COMFIT, PROFEEL, EPIC), multipurpose industrial nitrile gloves (EDUO), and specialty lead-free radiation-attenuating gloves (RadiaXon RPG). Its technical differentiation centers on proprietary processes such as Damp-Hand-Donning (DHD™) polymer coating for surgical gloves and synthetic polyisoprene chemistry that replicates latex feel without allergens, supported by ISO 13485, EU MDR, MDSAP, and China NMPA regulatory certifications.
WRP operates a dual business model: it manufactures gloves on an OEM/private-label basis for large global brands and concurrently sells its own proprietary brands (DERMAGRIP, COMFIT, PROFEEL, EDUO, EPIC, RadiaXon) through direct B2B sales offices in the United States, Latin America (Costa Rica), the Middle East and Africa (Dubai), Europe, and Asia Pacific. Pricing is quote-based and contract-driven with multi-year terms typical of healthcare, dental, emergency, industrial, and government procurement customers. No public pricing or subscription tiers are disclosed. Revenue is concentrated in B2B hardware sales to healthcare (primary), automotive/industrial, food processing, tattoo/beauty, marine/wind energy, and radiation-protection use cases.
For the fiscal year ended June 2024, WRP reported revenue of MYR 204.6 million against a MYR 78 million loss. On April 15, 2026 the company announced it will begin winding down operations, citing severe disruption to global petrochemical supply chains driven by the US-Israel war with Iran — butadiene prices rose nearly 70% and industry-wide raw material costs increased over 50%, leaving suppliers demanding advance payment. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, parent entity, or M&A activity, and operates as a privately held Malaysian private limited company.
WRP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- WRP
- Legal name
- WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd
- Website
- https://wrpworld.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Closed
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- WRP Asia Pacific is a Malaysian rubber glove manufacturer producing latex, nitrile, polyisoprene, and specialty radiation-protection gloves for global OEM/private-label customers and proprietary brands (DERMAGRIP, COMFIT, PROFEEL, EDUO, RadiaXon), serving healthcare, industrial, and specialty B2B markets. Operations are winding down in April 2026.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
WRP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical & Industrial Rubber Glove Manufacturing
- NAICS
- All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)
- SIC
- Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing (IMAOAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Food-Grade, Medical & Cleanroom Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAH), Gloves & Mittens (CRAAAJAG), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI)
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Where WRP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sepang
- HQ country
- Malaysia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices5 records
Markets served
WRP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- OEM Manufacturing: Manufactures gloves for private label OEM branded companies around the globe, providing customized product and packaging solutions
- Proprietary Brand Products: Sells proprietary branded glove products including DERMAGRIP, COMFIT, PROFEEL, EDUO, RadiaXon, and EPIC product lines
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B enterprise/government procurement - quotes required |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels2 records
WRP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd manufactures surgical, examination, and nitrile rubber gloves from natural latex, nitrile, and synthetic polyisoprene. It sells proprietary branded product lines (DERMAGRIP, COMFIT, PROFEEL, EDUO, RadiaXon, EPIC) to healthcare, industrial, dental, food processing, and radiation-procedure buyers, and operates as an OEM/private-label manufacturer behind other branded glove companies worldwide.
Product overview
WRP (World Rubber Protective) Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian rubber glove manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of hand protection products. The product lineup includes: DERMAGRIP (latex and nitrile examination gloves for healthcare, dental, and industrial use), COMFIT (premium surgical gloves), PROFEEL (advanced surgical gloves with proprietary DHD Damp-Hand-Donning technology in latex, polyisoprene, and double-gloving configurations), EDUO (multipurpose nitrile gloves for industrial and food applications), RadiaXon (specialty radiation protection gloves for cardiac cath lab and electrophysiology procedures), and EPIC (surgical gloves). WRP also provides OEM/Private Label manufacturing services, producing gloves for other branded companies globally. The company operates as a single unified manufacturing entity rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, with products differentiated by material (latex, nitrile, polyisoprene, neoprene), form (examination vs. surgical), and specialized features (chemo-tested, radiation attenuating, extended cuff, diamond textured).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DERMAGRIP: Brand for examination gloves including Latex and Nitrile variants
- COMFIT
- PROFEEL
- EDUO
- EPIC
- RadiaXon
- Safedon
Products and services
- DERMAGRIP Latex Examination Gloves Latex powder-free examination gloves available in High Risk, Classic, Extra, Ultra, and Chemo-tested variants, designed for healthcare, dental, and clinical examination procedures with multiple thickness and texture options.
- DERMAGRIP Nitrile Examination Gloves Latex-free nitrile examination gloves formulated with 100% acrylonitrile-butadiene, available in Ultra, Ultra LT, Ultra LS, Ultra Long, Ultra Plus, Extended Cuff, Black, X-Black, and DuoTone variants for diverse industrial and medical applications.
- DERMAGRIP Dental (D-Series) Examination Gloves Specialized non-sterile examination gloves designed for dental and clinical procedures.
- COMFIT Premium Latex Surgical Gloves Sterile surgical gloves in powder-free and powdered variants, offering high-quality natural rubber latex for surgical procedures with multiple thickness options.
- WRP OEM/Private Label Glove Manufacturing Contract manufacturing of surgical, examination, and nitrile gloves for private-label OEM branded companies globally, with customized product and packaging solutions tailored to the customer's brand.
- EDUO Multipurpose Nitrile Gloves Diamond-textured nitrile multipurpose gloves in 6.5g, 8.5g, and 10.5g weights with extended cuff options, formulated for automotive, industrial, food processing, and cleaning applications with chemical resistance.
- EDUO Tone Multipurpose Nitrile Gloves DuoTone olive green and black nitrile gloves with embossed diamond-textured surface for exceptional grip in wet or dry conditions; 8.5g weight, 240mm length.
- EDUO Extended Cuff Multipurpose Nitrile Gloves Extended 290mm nitrile gloves with embossed diamond texture on front and back, available in Hi-Viz Green, Black, Blue, and Orange; chemically resistant to solvents and organic compounds.
- PROFEEL DHD Polyisoprene Surgical Gloves Latex-free, powder-free synthetic polyisoprene surgical gloves with proprietary Damp-Hand-Donning (DHD) technology, offering the fit, feel, and comfort of natural rubber latex in a 100% latex-free product.
- PROFEEL DHD Double Gloving System Two-pair surgical glove system with Overgloves and Undergloves providing an additional barrier to reduce contamination risk and perforation to the innermost pair; available in both Latex and Polyisoprene variants.
- PROFEEL DHD Platinum Latex Surgical Gloves Premium powder-free latex surgical gloves with DHD technology and non-slick skin-grip surface, specially formulated for effortless double gloving with superior tactile sensitivity.
- PROFEEL DHD Sensitive Latex Surgical Gloves Thin latex surgical gloves for enhanced tactile sensitivity and comfort during surgery, with Aloe Vera coating on the inner surface for hand moisturization.
- PROFEEL DHD Micro Latex Surgical Gloves Ultra-thin surgical gloves with 0.18mm finger thickness designed for specialists requiring extra fingertip sensitivity in micro and ophthalmic surgeries, featuring bisque finishing.
- PROFEEL DHD Polyisoprene Sensitive Surgical Gloves Latex-free polyisoprene surgical gloves with smooth surface and optimum sensitivity, suitable as an under-glove when double-gloving, featuring DHD technology.
- RadiaXon RPG Polyisoprene Radiation Protection Gloves Lead-free, non-toxic radiation protection gloves made of synthetic polyisoprene, providing high radiation attenuation with optimal tactile sensitivity for cardiac cath lab and electrophysiology procedures.
- RadiaXon RPG Latex Radiation Protection Gloves Natural rubber latex radiation-attenuating surgical gloves with superior tactile sensitivity; lead-free, environmentally friendly, and disposable (non-USA markets only).
- EPIC N Nitrile Surgical Gloves Nitrile powder-free surgical gloves providing a latex-free alternative for surgical procedures with stretch technology.
- EPIC MT Latex Surgical Gloves Powder-free natural rubber latex surgical gloves for various surgical applications.
Companies that use WRP
Customer profileSegments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
WRP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
WRP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights3 records
WRP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Top Glove Corporation: The world's largest rubber glove manufacturer, headquartered in Malaysia. Directly competes with WRP across latex, nitrile, and surgical glove categories serving healthcare, industrial, and OEM channels.
- Hartalega Holdings: Malaysian manufacturer specializing in nitrile examination gloves with significant proprietary technology investment. Competes with WRP in OEM and branded examination glove markets globally.
- Kossan Rubber Industries: Malaysian glove manufacturer producing examination, surgical, and industrial gloves under its own and OEM brands. Comparable mid-tier Malaysian glove producer with similar product breadth and OEM exposure.
- Supermax Corporation: Malaysian glove manufacturer with vertically integrated production of latex and nitrile examination gloves. Direct peer in the OEM private-label channel where WRP generates a major share of its revenue.
- Semperit AG Holding: Austrian rubber products manufacturer with a significant medical and industrial glove segment. Comparable as a multinational glove producer serving European healthcare and industrial channels.
- Riverstone Holdings: Singapore-listed Malaysian manufacturer focused on cleanroom and healthcare gloves. Comparable in OEM private-label manufacturing model serving healthcare and high-spec industrial customers.
- SHOWA Group: Japanese manufacturer of industrial and specialty gloves, including medical-grade gloves. Comparable in proprietary coating/finishing technologies for hand protection applications.
Broad incumbents
- Ansell Limited: Australian-listed global leader in protective gloves and healthcare/safety products. Overlaps with WRP in surgical and examination glove segments but operates a broader portfolio across industrial PPE and life sciences.
Market position
Strengths3 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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WRP leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
WRP funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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WRP M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about WRP
What does WRP do?
WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd manufactures surgical, examination, and nitrile rubber gloves from natural latex, nitrile, and synthetic polyisoprene. It sells proprietary branded product lines (DERMAGRIP, COMFIT, PROFEEL, EDUO, RadiaXon, EPIC) to healthcare, industrial, dental, food processing, and radiation-procedure buyers, and operates as an OEM/private-label manufacturer behind other branded glove companies worldwide.
Is WRP a public or private company?
WRP is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently closed.
When was WRP founded?
WRP was founded in 1985. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is WRP based?
WRP is headquartered in Sepang, Malaysia, in the Asia region.
How does WRP make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. OEM Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are proprietary Brand Products.
Who are WRP's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Top Glove Corporation, Hartalega Holdings, Kossan Rubber Industries, Supermax Corporation, Semperit AG Holding, Riverstone Holdings and SHOWA Group. Ansell Limited is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does WRP have an API?
No public API is recorded for WRP.
What industry is WRP in?
WRP's product category is Medical & Industrial Rubber Glove Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAOAFAB, Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMANAJAH, Food-Grade, Medical & Cleanroom Rubber Compounds. Its NAICS code is 326299 and its SIC code is 3060.