Showa Gloves

Showa Gloves: Decades of Innovation, One Hand at a Time

When it comes to hand protection that balances safety, comfort, and sustainability, few names carry more weight than Showa. Showa revolutionized personal hand protection equipment with the introduction of the world's first PVC glove in 1953, and the brand has never stopped pushing the boundaries of what a glove can do. Today, browsing their full lineup of gloves means exploring some of the most technically advanced hand protection on the market.

Proprietary Technologies That Set Showa Apart

What separates Showa from generic glove manufacturers is a deep catalog of patented, purpose-built technologies. Advancements like DURACoil™ technology, Breathex® foam coating, microfiber (MFT PRO), waterproof TEMRES® technology, and the cut-resistant Hagane Coil® and S-Tex® range are unlike any other industrial work glove on the market. Each technology targets a specific challenge workers face in the field:

• Hagane Coil® & S-Tex®: Designed for cut resistance, the S-TEX 581 is engineered with Hagane Coil® technology, delivering excellent cut resistance that naturally fits the hand.
• TEMRES®: The idea behind TEMRES® came from a challenge faced by Japanese workers who wanted to keep their hands free from sweat while working in wet environments — particularly in the fishing industry, where dry hands and oil resistance had to coexist.
• MFT PRO: The MFT PRO series features four polymer options with first-of-its-kind microfiber technology, providing unique benefits that keep comfort and utility at the core.
• Eco Best Technology® (EBT): In 1991, Showa developed the world's first disposable nitrile glove, and today they offer the industry's first biodegradable product line with their Eco Best Technology® (EBT) across single-use gloves and reusable chemical-resistant product offerings. The ASTM D5511 testing standard demonstrated that Showa EBT gloves achieved 82% biodegradation in landfill in only 386 days, while gloves without EBT achieved only 1.9% biodegradation over the same period.

A Range Built for Real-World Conditions

Showa's glove lineup is remarkably broad. From the ATLAS® 300 series — revered for its comfort-conscious construction and tactical grip performance, ergonomically designed with a ventilated back for breathability — to the ATLAS 317 Hi-Viz, created to provide protection in low-light visibility with advanced grip technology suited for both wet and dry environments, there is a Showa glove engineered for nearly every task. Chemical protection models like the 6797R and NSK24 handle exposure to acids, solvents, and oils, while the BO500 series targets precision work: the SHOWA BO500 is designed for precision applications where dexterity, cleanliness, and comfort are a priority.

Quality Control at Every Level

Showa operates eight ISO 9001 certified production sites with full control of their industrial ecosystem. By owning their own machinery, yarns, coatings, polymers, designs, and hand formers, they control every step of the process for 100% quality control at every level. With 58 patents owned and more than 100 researchers and developers dedicated to continuous improvement, Showa blazes a trail for the industry without imitation.

Whether you need cut resistance on the job site, chemical protection in the shop, or breathable waterproof coverage for outdoor and marine work, Showa's glove collection delivers solutions built on genuine engineering. Explore the full range of gloves or visit the Showa brand page to learn more about this industry-leading manufacturer.