Top Industrial Gloves Companies

Global Industrial Gloves Market size was valued at USD 17.76 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 19.65 Billion in 2025 to USD 43.98 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.6% during the forecast period (2026–2033). 

The competition of the market is characterized by many companies vying to offer high-quality, innovative, and specialty gloves to meet the diversified needs of various industries. Leading players are currently focusing on R&D activities to develop innovative glove products. They give paramount importance to introducing new materials, designs, and technology in order to enhance comfort, protection, and usability. Besides, the growing emphasis on sustainability is pushing large manufacturers to develop sustainable glove solutions. Companies are utilizing sustainable materials, reducing waste, and adopting environmentally friendly manufacturing processes to appeal to socially conscious consumers. 'Ansell Limited (Australia) ', 'Top Glove Corporation Bhd (Malaysia) ', 'Hartalega Holdings Bhd (Malaysia) ', 'Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (Malaysia) ', 'Supermax Corporation Bhd (Malaysia) ', 'Careplus Group Berhad (Malaysia) ', 'Riverstone Holdings Limited (Malaysia) ', 'Rubberex Corporation (M) Bhd (Malaysia) ', 'Semperit AG Holding (Austria) ', '3M Company (U.S.) ', 'Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.) ', 'Kimberly-Clark Corporation (U.S.) ', 'Mechanix Wear Inc. (U.S.) ', 'Magid Glove & Safety (U.S.) ', 'Carolina Glove & Safety Company (U.S.) ', 'Showa Group Co. (Japan) ', 'Uvex Group (Germany) ', 'Delta Plus Group (France) ', 'Portwest (Ireland) ', 'Globus Group (UK)'

Globally, authorities are making rigid health and safety regulations which include mandatory usage of personal protection gear (PPE) at workplaces that expose individuals to extreme risk. Regulation-making institutions setting standards of compliance, such as EU-OSHA within the European region and OSHA within the U.S., directly compel the need for industrial gloves. As an example, employers are made obligatory to distribute adequate gloves following the standards set under U.S. OSHA rule 1910.138, requiring the provision of hand protection for laborers facing exposures.

Development of Eco-Friendly and Biodegradable Gloves: Gloves constructed from biodegradable or recyclable materials are increasingly sought after as environmental issues increase. Biodegradable nitrile gloves, which have been researched and developed by industries such as SHOWA Group, break down faster in landfills. This trend is particularly prevalent in Europe, where eco-friendly procurement directives are boosting the PPE industry's product innovation.

North America dominated the market with the largest percentage share of 37% in 2024. The increasing electronics and construction sector in Canada and the US are primarily responsible for this growth as they generate huge demand for industrial gloves to protect the workers. Some of the main drivers include adopting stricter safety measures in industries like manufacturing, chemicals, and oil and gas. The need for protective equipment, such as gloves, has increased in the United States due to a greater emphasis on employee safety.