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Antimicrobial gloves developed to defend against bacteria

1 min read Hand hygiene
Unigloves, a specialist in hand protection, and KluraLabs, innovators in antimicrobial solutions, have partnered to launch the CrossGuard antimicrobial nitrile glove. The glove eliminates 99.99 per cent of selected bacteria in just 60 seconds.

The development has been backed by third-party testing and is free from active ingredients.

Antimicrobial protection

According to Uniglove, the CrossGuard glove leverages KluraLabs’ advanced antimicrobial technology, optimising the surface chemistry of standard nitrile gloves, by adjusting material levels to create a safe and effective antimicrobial product. The company said the gloves provide unmatched protection against bacteria within one minute, making them ideal for use in a wide range of healthcare environments, where infection control and cross-contamination prevention are critical.

Chris Wahlers, managing director of Unigloves UK, said, "Hands are often a primary source of infection. By delivering 99.99 per cent defence against bacteria in just 60 seconds, CrossGuard represents a significant advancement in infection control.

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