AMBIDERM

What AMBIDERM does

AMBIDERM (Ambiderm, S.A. de C.V.) is a privately held Mexican manufacturer of disposable medical and dental products, founded in 1988 in Zapopan, Jalisco, and consolidated through a 1998 merger with Supertex Industrial. The company operates four product divisions — Guantes (gloves), Dental, Ropa Médica (disposable medical apparel), and Dispositivos Médicos (medical devices) — totaling 80+ SKUs, and sells latex, nitrile, vinyl, polyethylene, and a proprietary PVC-polymer hybrid (Vinyl Synmax) glove line, SMS-fabric surgical packs, drapes and gowns, ECG electrodes, IV catheters, syringes, surgical blades, dental bibs, masks, and other consumables used by hospitals, dental clinics, laboratories, and industrial buyers. Manufacturing relies on 100% natural latex sourced from Hevea Brasiliensis for the latex line, PVC/polymer hybrid formulations, and sterilization by ethylene oxide and gamma radiation.

Name

AMBIDERM

Legal name

Ambiderm, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://ambiderm.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AMBIDERM is a privately held Mexican manufacturer of disposable medical and dental products — gloves, surgical apparel, dental consumables, and medical devices — selling through distributors, B2B field sales, and its own e-commerce store across Mexico, Costa Rica, and Guatemala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Disposables Manufacturing

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Disposable Gloves & Protective Household Wear (CRAJAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK), Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care (CRADANAI)

Keywords

• Disposable medical gloves
• Dental consumables
• Surgical protective equipment
• Medical examination supplies
• Sterile medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Zapopan

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct product sales (own e-commerce): Direct-to-consumer and direct-to-business sales of disposable medical, dental, surgical and personal care products through the company's own online store (shop.ambiderm.com.mx), with products offered in standardized Junior and Master pack configurations (e.g., Junior boxes of 50/100 units, Master corrugated cases of multiple boxes). Pricing is transaction-based at unit/case level, not subscription.
2. Distributor / reseller channel sales: Revenue generated through a formal distributor program ("QUIERO SER DISTRIBUIDOR") where third-party distributors and resellers purchase bulk volumes of Ambiderm products for redistribution to hospitals, clinics, dental offices, pharmacies and retailers across Mexico and Central America. Master pack (corrugated) configurations support this channel.
3. B2B / institutional sales: Sales to hospitals, clinics, dental practices, laboratories and industrial users (food, cosmetics, automotive, tattoo) for bulk procurement of disposable medical, surgical and protective products, supported by strategic offices in Zapopan, Tijuana, Costa Rica and Guatemala.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AMBIDERM manufactures and markets disposable medical and dental products including examination and surgical gloves (latex, nitrile, vinyl, polyethylene, and a proprietary Vinyl Synmax PVC-polymer hybrid), face masks, dental bibs, surgical apparel in SMS non-woven fabric (gowns, drapes, surgical packs), and medical devices such as sterile gauze, ECG electrodes, IV catheters, scalpels and syringes. The company distributes these 80+ SKUs across Mexico and Central America via its own Shopify-based e-commerce store, four strategic branch offices, and a formal distributor/reseller recruitment program.

Product overview

Ambiderm's offering is a single unified product catalog of disposable medical-protection consumables rather than a modular software platform. The portfolio is organized into four physical-product categories — Guantes (gloves, including latex lines Plus, Confort, Plus Negro, Colorfull, Kid Gloves, Extra, Maxter Mentolado, Elite, Cirugía and Estéril; nitrile Nitrilo; vinyl/hybrid lines Vinyl LP, Vinyl Synmax, Vinyl Light and the compact 10-piece bags Estéril 10, Multiusos 10, Nitrilo 10 and Vinyl 10; plus Polietileno, Satinado and Afelpado household gloves), Dental (Cubrebocas Adulto/Infantil/Bolsa, Pañuelos, Campos Dentales, Toallita Indiviual, Toallitas con 10, Toallita Baby, Aguja Dental, Rollo Dental, Eyector and Gasa Dental), Ropa Médica disposable medical clothing (surgical packs Paq. para Cirugía Mayor/Menor and Paq. para Parto/Parto Menor; scrubs Paq. Filipina y Pantalón Básico/Cuello V; surgical uniforms Uniforme Quirúrgico and Uniforme Quirúrgico Básico; lab, surgical and patient gowns Bata para Laboratorio, Bata para Cirugía Estéril/No Estéril, Bata para Paciente and Bata para Paciente con Cintas de Amarre, Bata de Papel Crepé; flat and fitted sheets Sábana Plana and Sábana de Cajón; surgical drapes Campo Hendido, Campo Quirúrgico Adherible and Campo Estéril; caps Gorro para Paciente, Gorro Plisado and Gorro para Cirugía; footwear Cubrezapato, Cubrezapato con Antiderrapante, Bota and Bota con Plantilla) and Dispositivos Médicos (gauze Gasa Estéril/No Estéril/Radiopaca; tongue depressors Abatelenguas 25/100/500; ECG electrodes Electrodo T-715, T-815, T-716 and T-718 Pediátrico; IV catheter Catéter IV; surgical razors Rastrillo 1 Filo/2 Filos/Ergonómico; Jeringa; Aplicador; Tapete Adhesivo; waste Bolsa de Residuos; scalpel blades Hoja Bisturí Acero Inoxidable/Acero al Carbón; paper products Sábana de Papel, Campos de Papel, Rollo Mesa de Examen, Rollo Pre-Cortado and Rollo Pediátrico). All of these SKUs feed into the Ambiderm Tienda en Línea (shop.ambiderm.com.mx) e-commerce channel, which together constitute the company's integrated manufacturing-and-distribution offering as a 100% Mexican firm founded in 1988 and consolidated with Supertex Industrial in 1998.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plus (Latex Examination Glove)
• Confort (Latex Examination Glove) Natural latex examination glove positioned for elasticity, resistance and comfort for users who want protection without sacrificing hand well-being. For clinical and dental professionals.
• Plus Negro (Black Latex Glove) Black-finish latex glove marketed for tattoo artists, stylists, beauticians and mechanics where the dark color conceals ink, pigment and chemical staining. For industrial and service professionals.
• Colorfull (Latex Examination Glove) Silky-finish latex examination glove sold as a mix of assorted colors per box, targeted at clinics with multiple specialists and at health-fair settings.
• Kid Gloves (Pediatric Latex Glove) Smaller-sized latex examination gloves with a vibrant color mix per box, aimed at pediatricians, nurses and professionals with small hands.
• Extra (Low-Protein Latex Glove) Powder-free latex glove with low natural-protein content and micro-textured surface, formulated to minimize dermal allergic reactions for sensitive-skin users.
• Maxter Mentolado (Mint-Scented Honeycomb Glove) Mint-green latex examination glove with mint aroma that neutralizes unpleasant clinical odors and a honeycomb texture on the palm for superior instrument grip. For dental and clinical professionals.
• Elite (Anatomical Latex Surgical Glove) Anatomically differentiated left/right latex surgical glove with micro-texture, low powder and low protein, designed to reduce fatigue during long operations. For surgical teams.
• Cirugía (Sterile Surgical Glove) High-performance sterile surgical glove sterilized by ethylene oxide, with micro-textured silky surface for exceptional tactile sensitivity in precise surgical maneuvers. Available in sizes 6 to 8.5. AQL 1.5.
• Nitrilo (Nitrile Examination Glove) High-performance nitrile examination glove with tip texturing for instrument grip, offered in violet, magenta, royal blue and cobalt blue, intended as a latex alternative for allergy-sensitive users.
• Vinyl Synmax (PVC-Polymer Hybrid Glove) Proprietary PVC + Polymers hybrid glove marketed as a new era in clinical protection, combining the flexibility of vinyl with the resistance of nitrile; thickness ≥ 0.06 mm, elongation > 400%. For clinical professionals seeking latex-free protection.
• Vinyl LP (Latex-Free Vinyl Glove) Latex-free, powder-free transparent vinyl glove with thickness ≥ 0.8 mm, targeted at food industry, cosmetics and low-risk examination procedures.
• Afelpado (Cotton-Lined Domestic Glove) Heavy-duty yellow household latex glove with cotton-flocked interior (thickness ≥ 0.46 mm) for moisture absorption and comfort during extended cleaning tasks. For consumers and household users.
• Cubrebocas Adulto (Surgical Face Mask) Three-pleat surgical mask with bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) ≥ 98% (≥ 95% in the black version), moldable nose bridge and ergonomic ear elastics for extended clinical use. For healthcare workers and patients.
• Campos Dentales (Dental Bibs) Paper dental bibs (33 × 45.7 cm) made of two absorbent paper plies plus one impermeable polyethylene ply, sold as 100 bibs per bag. For dental clinics.
• Aguja Dental (Dental Needle) Carpule-type stainless-steel dental needle, tri-beveled, sterile, atoxic and pyrogen-free, available in 27G long, 30G short and 30G extra-short for anesthetic delivery. For dental practitioners.
• Paq. para Cirugía Mayor (Major Surgery Pack) Complete sterile major-surgery pack in SMS fabric including a top sheet, bottom sheet, slit sheet with fenestration, three surgical gowns, three hand towels, and a biohazard waste bag, all in a Tyvek pouch. For hospital surgical teams.
• Bata para Cirugía No Estéril (Non-Sterile Surgical Gown) Non-sterile surgical gown in non-woven fabric with 6 cm cardigan cuffs, rear tie strap and 1-inch Velcro neck adjustment, for clinical settings needing a reliable barrier against fluids. For clinical staff.
• Gasa Estéril (Sterile Cotton Gauze) 12-ply 20×12 cotton sterile gauze available in 7.5 × 5 cm and 10 × 10 cm, individually sealed in pouches of 5 for absolute infection control. For hospital and clinical wound care.
• Gasa Radiopaca (Radiopaque Cotton Gauze) Cotton gauze with X-ray detectable filament for immediate and precise in-body localization, eliminating postoperative retained-object risks. 12 layers, 20x12 weave. For surgical teams.
• Electrodo T-715 (ECG Monitoring Electrode) Round 55 mm polyethylene-foam ECG monitoring electrode with solid conductive gel and silver-chloride sensor for stable continuous cardiac monitoring. For ICUs and cardiac monitoring units.
• Catéter IV (Ambi-On PTFE IV Catheter) Ambi-On PTFE radiopaque intravenous catheter without wings or injection port, color-coded by gauge (14G-24G), EO-sterile and pyrogen-free, for vascular access and blood sampling. For hospitals and clinics.
• Toallita Baby (Baby Wet Wipes) Hypoallergenic alcohol-free baby wet wipes (18 × 20 cm) made of 100% polyester, soft and resistant, sold in 80-wipe bags for delicate infant skin. For parents and infant care.
• Toallita Individual (Antibacterial Wet Wipes - Sachet) Single-sachet antibacterial wet wipe (18 × 15 cm) with aloe vera and a fresh scent, hermetically sealed for individual on-the-go disinfection, sold in cases of 16 sachets. For consumers and clinical staff.
• Tapete Adhesivo (Adhesive Contamination-Control Mat) Gray 45.7 × 114 cm polyethylene adhesive contamination-control mat with 30 sequentially numbered sheets and beveled edges, used at entrances of ORs, labs, cleanrooms and ICUs. For hospitals, cleanrooms and labs.
• Ambiderm Tienda en Línea (Online Store) Ambiderm's e-commerce storefront, hosted at shop.ambiderm.com.mx on Shopify, providing online purchasing of the full disposable-medical-products catalog (gloves, dental, medical clothing and medical devices) directly to consumers, professionals and institutional buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• BFE ≥98% bacterial filtration efficiency on Cubrebocas Ambiderm face masks (≥95% for black variant)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / foundational, operational / non-critical and operational / critical for e-commerce.

• Supertex Industrialflagship / foundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 1998, Ambiderm merged with Supertex Industrial to consolidate market position in the Mexican disposable glove industry. The merged group is described as a "grupo sólido que hoy lidera el mercado nacional". This was a corporate merger / strategic consolidation rather than a vendor or channel relationship. No equity, capital, or financial backer language is present — Supertex is positioned as a co-development partner that built the current Ambiderm group.
• HubSpot (share.hsforms.com)operational / non-criticalTechnology or IntegrationAmbiderm uses HubSpot Forms (share.hsforms.com) to host its "QUIERO SER DISTRIBUIDOR" (Become a Distributor) lead capture form embedded on the homepage. HubSpot is the technology provider for the distributor recruitment workflow.
• Shopify (shop.ambiderm.com.mx)operational / critical for e-commerceTechnology or IntegrationAmbiderm's online store "Tienda en Línea" is hosted at shop.ambiderm.com.mx on the Shopify platform. Every product detail page links to this Shopify store with "COMPRAR EN LÍNEA" / "COMPRAR EN TIENDA" buttons.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Top Glove Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of rubber gloves (latex, nitrile, vinyl, surgical), directly competing with Ambiderm in the disposable medical glove category globally and across price tiers.
• Ansell Limited: Global leader in protective gloves and healthcare safety solutions, with surgical and examination glove lines that directly compete with Ambiderm's Cirugia and Plus lines in Latin American hospital and dental markets.
• Hartalega Holdings: Leading global nitrile glove manufacturer and a major disruptor of the latex glove market, competing with Ambiderm in the nitrile exploration and surgical glove segments.
• B. Braun México: Mexican subsidiary of B. Braun, a global medical device and disposables company offering IV catheters, syringes, surgical instruments and sterile supplies that directly overlap Ambiderm's Dispositivos Médicos catalog.
• Cardinal Health: Large medical products distributor and manufacturer with a broad portfolio of gloves, surgical supplies and medical devices, comparable to Ambiderm's wholesale and institutional offerings in Latin America.
• Medline Industries: Large private US-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies including gloves, drapes, gowns and surgical packs, with growing presence in Latin America overlapping Ambiderm's medical apparel and device categories.
• 3M Health Care: Diversified healthcare manufacturer with established surgical masks, drapes and medical device lines (including the historical 3M/Acelity surgical solutions portfolio) competing with Ambiderm's Cubrebocas, surgical packs and medical device categories.
• Henry Schein: Major global distributor of dental and medical supplies serving dental practices, clinics and laboratories, competing with Ambiderm's dental and B2B distribution channels across Mexico and Central America.

Direct peers

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Specialist manufacturer of single-use surgical supplies including drapes, gowns, gloves and procedural packs, directly comparable to Ambiderm's Ropa Médica (SMS surgical packs, drapes, gowns) and Cirugia glove lines.

Regional players

• Grupo Urissa: Mexican medical supplies company distributing examination gloves, surgical disposables and personal protective equipment, a direct regional competitor to Ambiderm in the Mexican healthcare channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ambiderm
• Instagraminstagram.com/ambiderm/?hl=es-la
• Xx.com/ambiderm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ambiderm

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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