Ansell Announces New AlphaTec® Glove Offering for Chemical Applications

Iselin, New Jersey (ots/PRNewswire) -

New AlphaTec(R)Gloves Feature Patented AquaDri(R)Moisture Management
Technology to Reduce Sweat and Improve Comfort

Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions, today announced the
global launch of two chemical gloves designed to protect hands
against exposure to oils, fuels, solvents, bases and esters in both
medium and heavy duty applications. The new AlphaTec(R) nitrile
gloves help to prevent hand injuries related to chemical hazards,
while maximizing worker comfort through a breakthrough technology
that absorbs moisture accumulated from prolonged glove use. The new
AlphaTec 58-330 and 58-335 gloves are equipped with AquaDri(R),a
moisture management technology that mimics a sponge, absorbing
moisture at a rate up to ten times faster than traditional cotton or
flocked gloves.[i]

"The AlphaTec 58-330 and 58-335 gloves are the culmination of
extensive research into the needs of workers which revealed a primary
source of discomfort - perspiration inside the glove," said Scott
Corriveau, President and General Manager of the Ansell Industrial
Global Business Unit. "We combined the chemical protection of our
AlphaTec gloves, our patented AquaDri moisture management technology
and our innovative technology color system to provide a solution that
addresses perspiration and provides greater comfort and performance
for workers on the job."

In recent research, when asked to provide product feedback and
suggestions for improvement, 57 percent of workers responded that
better moisture control was critical in a chemical glove. Likewise,
when asked in past research about the impact perspiration has while
wearing chemical gloves, 61 percent of respondents classified it as
"a significant problem," on the comfort of their chemical handling
gloves and over a quarter of wearers report that perspiration has a
notable effect on their ability to work.[ii]

The cutting-edge AquaDri technology creates an open-celled foam
structure that provides the benefits of a high-functioning sponge
with unparalleled moisture absorption--yielding a superior glove that
is more comfortable for the worker to wear in both wet and dry
environments. The new AlphaTec gloves are also the first Ansell
product offering designed with the company's innovative color
technology indicator. AlphaTec gloves with AquaDri feature a royal
blue color scheme on the inside of the glove to indicate the moisture
management technology.

Along with the new technologies at the heart of Ansell's product
portfolio, both the AlphaTec 58-330 and AlphaTec 58-335 gloves are
constructed with the unique mechanical properties for which the
AlphaTec brand is known. The gloves feature a high-performance
nitrile compound that offers puncture, snag and abrasion protection
as well as a reversed diamond pattern palm finish for improved
dry/wet grip and a foldable cuff gutter to prevent harmful chemicals
dripping onto the forearms.

The AlphaTec 58-330 and AlphaTec 58-335 chemical gloves are now
available for sale in North America and will be distributed globally
throughout 2013. More information and an animated video can be found
at http://www.ansell.com/brand/alphatec.

About Ansell

Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety
protection solutions that enhance human well-being. With operations
in North America, Latin America/Caribbean, EMEA and Asia, Ansell
employs more than 11,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions
in the personal protective equipment and medical gloves market, as
well as in the sexual health and well-being category worldwide.
Ansell operates in four main business segments: Medical Solutions,
Industrial Solutions, Specialty Markets and Sexual Wellness.
Information on Ansell and its products can be found at
http://www.ansell.com

(R) and (TM) are trademarks owned by Ansell Limited or one of its
affiliates. (c) 2013 Ansell Limited All Rights Reserved.

i. Internal testing by Ansell engineers

ii. Ansell Launch Book Research

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