What We Do - Manufacturing

New technologies. New polymers. Evolving clinical needs. They're all part of the driving force behind our efforts to make better products, more cost effectively. It's what we call "Excellence in Process."

Ansell's manufacturing goals are to produce superior, low-allergen latex gloves and to further develop latex-free alternatives. Continued product improvement and development will include the introduction of new low-allergen, powder-free gloves and new powder-free Latex Free gloves made of neoprene, nitrile and polyurethane.

As research reveals new measures of controlling latex sensitivity, Ansell is committed to further redefine production techniques, in order to provide products which are among the safest and most effective available.

Manufacturing Facilities

• Melaka, Malaysia - Surgical & Exam Gloves
• Kedah, Malaysia - Exam Gloves
• Shah Alam, Malaysia - Surgical & Exam Gloves
• Colombo, Sri Lanka - Surgical & Exam Gloves
• Bangkok, Thailand - Exam & Housekeeping Gloves
• Surat Thani, Thailand - Exam Gloves
• Bangalore, India - Surgical Gloves
• Alabama, USA - Exam Gloves
• Juarez, Mexico - Packaging Facility

ISO 9001 and CE Mark
Ansell is registered by the British Standards Institution (BSI) to ISO 9001 and to the CE Mark of the European Union. ISO is an internationally recognized quality standard. In order to display the CE Mark on our products, Ansell must meet stringent requirements of the European community.

FDA
Food and Drug Administration
Ansell is Quality System Regulated (QSR) by the FDA. All of our facilities are inspected regularly and all products sold in the United States have been approved by the FDA through the 510(k) process.

ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
All Ansell gloves meet or exceed the rigorous glove standards established by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The major attributes tested are:

Physical Requirements

• Tensile Strength
• Elongation
• Modulus (stress at 500% elongation)

Dimensions

• Minimum length, width and thickness of medical gloves

Performance (measures glove defects)

• AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) for pinholes in surgical gloves is 1.5%
• AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) for pinholes in exam gloves is 2.5%