Unigloves

What Unigloves does

Unigloves is a manufacturer and distributor of disposable protective gloves, part of UG Healthcare Group, a company listed on the Singapore Exchange. Founded in 1989 by Mr. Lee and Mr. Ang, the group operates manufacturing in Malaysia and regional offices in Singapore, the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Nigeria, and China, selling into 50 countries. The product portfolio spans latex, nitrile, vinyl, and vinyl-nitrile blend disposable gloves, organised into sub-brands such as PRO.TECT (automotive/maintenance), Advanced, Select Black, Unicare (medical), Black Pearl (chemical-resistant colour-coded nitrile), Carbonite HD (heavy-duty nitrile), and Grabber Black/Orange (diamond-textured nitrile). The range also includes cleanroom gloves and broader disposable supplies for healthcare, food service, automotive and engineering, cleaning and janitorial, and personal services end markets.

Unigloves sells exclusively through distribution partners and wholesalers rather than directly to end users. Pricing is gated behind an account login on the corporate e-commerce site, and products are sold in case quantities of 10 boxes containing 100 gloves each, reflecting wholesale B2B unit economics. The company markets via its corporate website, product catalogue, and published customer testimonials. Its distribution model relies on a layered channel: the parent group sells to regional wholesalers, who in turn supply end customers across medical, food, industrial, and personal-services sectors. The business operates a glove-recycling partnership with Ellie's Fund, signalling investment in sustainability for the nitrile product line.

The underlying technology is rooted in materials science rather than software: glove formulations across latex, nitrile, vinyl, and vinyl-nitrile blends, with engineered features including enhanced grip, tear and puncture resistance, powder-free and silicone-free options for allergy reduction, and chemical/pathogen barrier protection. Manufacturing is concentrated in Malaysia, leveraging low-cost production economics. The company does not disclose AI, software platforms, APIs, or proprietary digital channels. Revenue, headcount, and recent growth metrics are not disclosed in the available data; UG Healthcare Group's public listing provides a partial window into consolidated performance but division-level financials are not provided.

Name

Unigloves

Legal name

UG Healthcare USA Inc.

Website

https://unigloves.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unigloves, part of Singapore-listed UG Healthcare Group, manufactures and distributes disposable latex, nitrile, vinyl, and vinyl-nitrile gloves through wholesale partners across 50 countries, serving healthcare, food service, automotive, cleaning, and personal-services markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disposable Gloves

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Disposable Gloves & Protective Household Wear (CRAJAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ), Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)

Keywords

• Disposable gloves
• Medical gloves
• Nitrile gloves
• Hand protection
• Protective gloves

Headquarters

HQ city

Troisdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Disposable Glove Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and distributing disposable gloves including latex, nitrile, vinyl, and vinyl-nitrile blend materials to various industries through distribution partners and wholesalers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Unigloves manufactures and distributes disposable gloves made from latex, nitrile, vinyl, and vinyl-nitrile blend materials for medical, food service, automotive, cleaning, and personal services sectors. Products include medical-grade, latex-free, food-safe, and chemical-resistant glove variants sold under multiple sub-brands including PRO.TECT, Advanced, Unicare, Select Black, Black Pearl, Carbonite HD, and Grabber. The company also offers cleanroom gloves and other disposable safety supplies, sold exclusively through distribution partners and wholesalers in case quantities.

Product overview

Unigloves is a manufacturer and distributor of disposable gloves and protective safety products. The product portfolio includes multiple material types (latex, nitrile, vinyl, vinyl-nitrile blend) organized into brands and sub-brands. Key brand lines include: PRO.TECT (automotive/industrial), Advanced (general use), Select Black (dark-colored), Unicare (medical), as well as specific products like Black Pearl, Carbonite HD, and Grabber (Black/Orange). The company also offers Cleanroom Gloves and general Disposable Supplies. Products are sold through distribution partners and wholesalers, not direct to end users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PRO.TECT: Nitrile glove range known for comfort, toughness, and durability for automotive and maintenance applications.
• Advanced
• Select Black
• Unicare
• Black Pearl
• Carbonite HD
• Grabber Black
• Grabber Orange

Products and services

• Disposable Latex Gloves Latex gloves preferred for durability, comfort, flexibility, and grip. Available in powder-free and silicone-free options. Medical grade suitable for protection against chemicals, bodily fluids, pathogens, and irritants. Used across medical, food service, and industrial sectors.
• Disposable Nitrile Gloves Latex-free gloves offering protection against chemicals, bodily fluids, and pathogens. Provides greater strength, durability, flexibility, and dexterity for user comfort. Suitable for medical, laboratory, automotive, and industrial settings.
• Cleanroom Gloves Disposable gloves designed for cleanroom environments requiring controlled contamination levels.
• Black Pearl Nitrile Chemical-resistant nitrile gloves suitable for color-coding in food, cleaning, and healthcare environments. Meets medical standards, latex-free, and suitable for contact with all food types.
• Carbonite HD Heavy-duty nitrile gloves sold as a case of 10 boxes (100 gloves per box), targeted at industrial and automotive use.
• Grabber Black Black nitrile gloves with diamond-textured surface for enhanced grip, sold as a case of 10 boxes (100 gloves per box).
• Grabber Orange Orange nitrile gloves with diamond-textured surface for high-visibility industrial applications, sold as a case of 10 boxes (100 gloves per box).
• Disposable Supplies Additional disposable safety and medical products beyond gloves, offered as part of the Unigloves product range.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protecting 4 billion hands globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ellie's FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnigloves partners with Ellie's Fund for glove recycling program. The initiative allows nitrile gloves to be recycled when not contaminated by clinical waste or chemicals. The partnership helps raise money to fund research into brain tumours. This reflects Unigloves' commitment to sustainable production and environmental responsibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Mölnlycke is a Swedish medical device company producing surgical and wound-care disposables including Biogel surgical gloves. Comparable to Unigloves on medical-grade single-use disposables serving healthcare professionals globally.
• Supermax Corporation: Supermax manufactures and distributes a full range of disposable gloves (latex, nitrile, vinyl) to medical, industrial, and consumer markets. Direct comparable to Unigloves in product portfolio, Malaysia production base, and channel-based distribution.
• Ansell Limited: Ansell is a global leader in protective solutions including medical and industrial gloves, with a broader portfolio spanning exam, surgical, and industrial PPE. Comparable to Unigloves across medical and occupational customer segments with established brand presence and global distribution.
• Kossan Rubber Industries: Kossan is a Malaysia-based manufacturer of rubber and disposable products including nitrile gloves for medical and industrial use. Direct competitor in nitrile glove manufacturing with similar B2B wholesale go-to-market.
• Top Glove Corporation: Top Glove is the world's largest manufacturer of disposable gloves, producing latex, nitrile, and vinyl gloves for medical, industrial, and food-service end-markets. Directly comparable to Unigloves on product mix, Malaysia-based manufacturing, and global B2B distribution through partners.
• Showa Group (Showa Best Glove): Showa is a global manufacturer of single-use and reusable gloves for medical, food, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to Unigloves across multiple end-markets with comparable product breadth.
• Hartalega Holdings: Hartalega is a leading Malaysia-based manufacturer of nitrile gloves serving medical and industrial markets globally. Direct competitor to Unigloves on nitrile glove technology and global wholesale distribution model.

Emerging players

• Riverstone Holdings: Riverstone is a Malaysia-listed manufacturer of cleanroom and healthcare gloves including nitrile examination gloves. Comparable to Unigloves on Malaysia-based manufacturing and medical-grade disposable glove product lines, with focus on cleanroom/semiconductor end-markets.

Broad incumbents

• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Kimberly-Clark markets KleenGuard and other PPE/disposable glove lines through its professional and healthcare divisions. Comparable product offering to Unigloves but as part of a much broader portfolio of tissue, hygiene, and PPE categories.
• Medline Industries: Medline is a large US-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies including exam gloves. Comparable to Unigloves on medical-grade disposable gloves and direct-to-distributor B2B distribution, though Medline operates across a much broader medical supply portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unimedicalltd
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniglovesEurope
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unigloves

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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