
OUR Legacy
When it comes to protection, SHOWA knows only number one. From the world’s first latex glove onward, we’ve always led the way with better, safer ways to work with your hands.

1954 // 610
Invented first PVC work glove.
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1960 // Original Nitty-Gritty
Introduced the Original Nitty-Gritty—the industry’s first wrinkle-finished, natural rubber-coated glove.
This product has been discontinued.

1980 // B0600
Patented the first seamless knitted glove.

1982 // B0500 W
Polyurethane invented.
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1985 // 541
Launched polyurethane/nylon line.
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1991 // N-DEX®
Introduced N-DEX®—the world’s first 100% nitrile, latex-free glove.
Today, SHOWA offers the most complete range of nitrile gloves for single use on the market.
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1994 // 310G
Developed the flat-dip process with high-grip latex and flat coating.
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2003 // 7570
Invented N-DEX® Free—the world’s first accelerator-free disposable nitrile glove.
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2006 // 376
Developed double nitrile coating (dual technology).
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2011 // STEX 300
Launched Hagane Coil® with S-TEX® technology (stainless steel/polyester reinforced knit).
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2012 // 6110
Invented N-DEX® with Eco Best Technology®—the world’s first biodegradable disposable glove.
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2013 // Temres 281
Invented the first glove with breathable and waterproof technology.
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2014 // 306
Developed first latex foam glove breathable and waterproof.
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2015 // 381
Developed lightweight, breathable microfibre.
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2017 // 7540
Introduction of the Cobalt Blue Series - high grip system and perfect fit.
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2018 // 707HVO
The first hybrid chemical biodegradable glove.
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2019 // DURACoil
Introduction of DURACoil, the ultra-comfortable multi-purpose glove range.
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