Malaysian rubber gloves manufacturer Nastah Industries has unveiled an advancement in PPE: ESD chemical gloves enhanced with Tuball graphene nanotubes. Designed to prevent static discharge while resisting chemical and physical hazards, these gloves claim to set a new standard for safety and reliability across industries from chemical processing to electronics manufacturing.
“Integrating OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes into our gloves allows us to achieve triple protection: anti-static performance, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance —all while ensuring comfort and aesthetic appeal,” said Dr. Chan Wai Hoong, Head of R&D at Nastah Industries, which operates a 15,000 sq m-facility in Penang, Malaysia, producing over 30 million pairs/year.
Graphene nanotubes, also known as single wall carbon nanotubes, are one-atom-thick graphene sheets shaped as tubes approximately 1.6?nm in diameter and over 5 microns long. This unique morphology enables them to form a 3D conductive and reinforcing network within a material.
“With an easy-to-use Tuball water-based dispersion, which contains just 0.5% graphene nanotubes, the gloves achieve a surface resistivity of 10??ohm/sq, even with a cotton lining, providing long-lasting ESD protection while maintaining resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and tears, thereby extending their lifespan and reliability,” added Eugene Tan, SEA Sales representative at OCSiAl. Headquartered in Luxembourg, OCSiAl is a manufacturer of graphene nanotubes.
As global demand grows for durable, high-performance, reusable PPE, Nastah’s innovation allows the gloves to combine long-lasting safety with e comfort and feature touchscreen compatibility for tech-driven workplaces, the company adds.
The soft cotton flock lining enhances comfort and sweat absorption, ensuring comfort through even the longest shifts, it says.
Certified under EN 16350, EN 374, and EN 388, Nastah’s graphene nanotube-enhanced gloves are set to launch by the end of this year.