Explore glove categories and technologies with the information you need to compare performance, comfort and suitability for your application.
Nine technologies.
Practical benefits.
SW product collection
Three categories.
Nine glove families.
4 product families
TrueFormComfort for routine tasksSW range level 1
PowerFormGrip, strength and dexteritySW range level 2
PowerChemSingle-use chemical protectionSW range level 3
MegaManDurability for demanding tasksSW range level 43 product families
TotalFormDexterity for hands-on workSW range levels 2–3
GraphExCut resistance and comfortSW range level 4
KarbonHexOptions for specialist tasksSpecialized2 product families
NewTrileOptions for chemical handlingSW range level 4
CoreSafeChemical protection and flexibilitySW range level 3Effective hand protection considers the task, the glove and the person wearing it.
We innovate to make you more successful.
SW’s investment in manufacturing, glove performance and hand health comes together in premium gloves that protect workers and help them perform at their best.
Availability and performance vary by glove model. Select a technology to understand its purpose, then review the relevant product specifications and test information.
01 · Aloe-based hand conditioning
A patented, aloe-based additive clinically proven to improve hand health. EnerGel hydrates and revitalizes the skin for comfort all day, helping the outer skin layers retain moisture.
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02 · Skin pH at natural levels
A proprietary coating that actively maintains skin pH at natural levels, helping to keep it at 5.5. This balance helps reduce microbial growth and skin issues during glove wear.
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03 · Lint-free moisture management
A moisture-wicking system that draws sweat away from the skin naturally, for healthier hands and a dry, comfortable feel inside the glove. Its lint-free, non-flocked design suits applications where limiting lint matters.
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04 · Flock-lined moisture management
A flock-lined, moisture-wicking system for drier, cooler and more comfortable hands. DriTek manages sweat naturally for healthier hands, and makes gloves easy to put on and take off.
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05 · Sustainable nitrile technology
SW’s patented, sustainable nitrile technology, with no loss of performance. Independent laboratory testing examines biodegradation under accelerated landfill conditions and reduced emissions during incineration. Review the conditions and disposal requirements alongside each glove’s performance specifications.
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06 · Enhanced grip in all conditions
A proprietary matrixed pattern that gives dramatic control. TracTek’s embossed pyramid tread is designed for maximum surface contact and disperses liquid, for enhanced grip in dry, wet and oily conditions.
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07 · Immediate visual breach detection
A dual-color, two-ply construction that shows a breach immediately: if the outer layer is compromised, the contrasting inner layer alerts the wearer. The two polymer layers also add durability and dramatically improve safety.
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08 · Molecularly engineered yarn
A proprietary, molecularly engineered yarn that dramatically enhances cut resistance. AxiFybr delivers the highest level of cut protection while keeping gloves comfortable and dexterous.
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09 · 360° performance, no trade-offs
A next-generation foam nitrile coating built for 360° performance without trade-offs. It combines grip, dexterity, tactility, ESD protection, breathability, comfort and long-term durability, powered by sustainable EcoTek® technology.
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Sustainability
SW Sustainability Solutions
90%reduction target for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions from a FY2025 base year.
Sustainability is part of how SW Sustainability Solutions develops, sources and delivers its gloves. Its emissions targets are recognized by the Science Based Targets initiative, and its progress is set out in the 2025 Sustainability Report.
Certified B CorporationSW Sustainability Solutions
EcoVadis PlatinumTop 1%, SW Sustainability Solutions
Science Based Targets1.5°C-aligned Scope 1 and 2 targets
ISO 14001Environmental management
ISO 9001:2015Quality management
ISO 13485:2016Qualifying medical and exam-grade gloves
CDP Discloser 2024SME climate score: B
Certified Green BusinessCalifornia
Greenhealth ApprovedPF-95TL, TF-95RB and TF-95NV
ACT Ecolabel 2.0PowerChem PC-12WT100
EcoTek is SW’s patented nitrile glove technology, developed to address glove disposal impacts. Review the laboratory results alongside the protection requirements of the task and your site’s disposal procedures.
Used single-use nitrile gloves can also be recycled through SW’s partnership with Polycarbin, which helps healthcare and laboratory facilities keep them out of landfill.
92.6%
biodegradation of tested EcoTek gloves in laboratory testing
945 days test duration
60% solids under accelerated anaerobic landfill conditions
ASTM D5526-12 test method
