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Boost Your LEED® points and preserve the planet by incorporating SHOWA® Eco-Best Technology® (EBT) Nitrile Hand Protection Products within your LEED-certified operation today! Providing the same performance and protection as its conventional counterparts, these landfill friendly SHOWA® accelerated biodegradable gloves decompose to healthy soil!

Eliminate scrapping, cleaning solutions, toothpicks and infused plastics that emit vapors. Avoid shocking replacement costs and protect your favorite fishing tackle from rust and corossion, every day or during seasonal storage, with innovative blue indicating silica gel desiccants, also referred to as moisture absorber packets.

Boss® Therm™ Heated Vest is a versatile, functional and fast heating solution offering freedom of movement that's designed to eliminate the cold from the chest and back during frigid outdoor activities with one press of a button. This stylish vest is intended to be worn as an inner layer or undergarment over a variety of clothing and provides three levels of heating

Maintain the body's core temperature with Boss® Therm™ industrial heated apparel. Critical for productivity, comfort and safety especially when working in frigid conditions and ideal for fishing, hunting, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, snowmobiling, removing snow or if you call the outdoors your office!

The Dexterity® #S13NSI work gloves are constructed of a ultra-thin 13-gauge seamless knit blend of cotton/nylon that's designed to maximize workers' grip and sense of touch while protecting materials like glass and metal from fingerprints, smearing and tacky messes thanks to its' silicone palm coating.

Get rid of instant hand warmer packss, bulky snow gloves and thermal glove liners that hinder dexterity. In as little as 60-90 seconds you can take a bite out of the frigid cold with these 3-stage activated patent-pending battery operated Boss® Therm™ heated glove liners.

Nowadays glove dispenser boxes have virtually become a spokesperson for many corporations. As food service operators, the disposable gloves you wear to defend against the cross-contamination of germs are often on full display for patrons. Supply chain managers, business owners and sustainability officers should take note that if your single-use gloves aren't biodegradable, you might want to consider switching brands.

As responders battle the ongoing fentanyl epidemic, MDS recognizes the urgent need for certified safe hand protection and adds a fentanyl-resistant category to its' hand protection segment. Responders can easily shop and select preferred styles easier than ever before!

Prevent cross-contamination and create a reliable and hygienic barrier with Graham Medical's single-use FlexAir® Inflatable Single-Use Patient Pillows that help reassure patients that they have a pathogen-free and comfortable place to rest their heads.

Stay visible and keep your head toasty warm while illuminating the area directly in front of you with Portwest Winter Beanie Head Lamps. Perfect for industrial and residential applications, these high-performance, high-tech acrylic knit winter beanies are available in different colors and feature a bright rechargeable 150 lumens LED head light to complete tasks hands-free!

These Chemstop™ F225FLNV hi-viz orange chemical-resistant polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated winter work gloves from Superior Glove® are specifically engineered for individuals who are at risk to cold water exposure or sudden submerges.

In an attempt to rid single-use plastic from supply chains and as a way of "protecting our planet", Portwest®, a 120 year old global manufacturer of work wear, safety gear and P.P.E. (new to U.S.A.) has recently introduced a new range of Eco-conscious bio-based work glove products referred to as Portwest® Planet.

Almost every retailer in the world faces a frustrating, four-letter problem, and the worst thing they can do is ignore it. The problem is mold — and it's a serious thorn in the retail industry's side. It's an issue that affects every brand, and it can make the most in-demand fashion piece completely worthless. Micro-Pak LTD® adhesive antimicrobial stickers and PE sheets preserve, protect and prolong quality along supply chains.

Operators who require cut protection are often forced into thicker knitted gloves which can affect tactility and productivity. Bulky gloves are also often removed during the work shift as they produce heat and interfere with touch related tasks such as swiping or data input and this exposes operators to potential hand injuries. The TenActiv S21TX is an ultra-thin 21-gauge seamless knit cut resistant glove that fits and feels like a lightweight dress sock yet provides cut level A9 protection against extreme or high level cut hazards.

Based on their features, flashlights can have many different purposes that can make our lives and jobs easier and safer. Here at MDSassociates.com, we've taken the guesswork out of shopping for the right flashlight and offer a compiling assortment of Portwest® Industrial Flashlights to cater to your different activities and needs.

Large volumes of plastic enter the environment every year resulting as persistent mismanaged waste. Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing and critical environmental issues facing the planet and it is an environmental, wildlife, climate, human health and social justice issue that impact everything including the water we drink and the food we consume. Learn more about this toxic hazard and how companies are diverting plastic from landfill!

Ensuring that your crew is equipped with the proper personal protection can help get the job done efficiently and most importantly, safely. Advancements in manufacturing and materials have introduced cutting edge cut-resistant PPE that protect vital body areas prone to extreme cut injuries.

Wells Lamont Industrial works with the best engineered glove technologies available on today's market to create their critical environment (CE) product line of hand protection. Critical environment gloves are uniquely designed to provide hand protection, while simultaneously protecting the processes, equipment and/or product you are handling as well.

The Sure Knit™ S13SXBHZ work glove from Superior Glove® is an ultra-tough, waterproof ANSI cut level A6 high cut glove that provides significant protection from everything from hook points to fillet knives to sharp fish parts and wet ropes.

If you're shopping for extreme cut protection glove then learn more about Superior Glove's newest innovation in hand protection. When you slide this glove on the hand, it will be unlike any other cut-resistant glove you've worn! At only 3.65mm thickness, the TenActiv™ S21TXUFN is as thin as some critical cleanroom coated knit gloves, but this palm coated seamless knit work safety glove provides ANSI A9 protection (the highest rated level of cut resistance) for the entire hand against extreme cut hazards in the workplace.

Versatile and suitable for traveling, general everyday use or the construction job site, the Portwest® B955 industrial backpack is loaded with storage options and robustly constructed with strong materials while the hi-visibility yellow color and segmented retro- reflective accents really stand out. Perfect for recreation, work or school! Shop now.

Growing in popularity is the use of the color pink during the month of October. From sporting events to patient exams, the color pink expresses moral support for cancer patients. Many organizations show support by donning pink work apparel.

There's no more powerful tool to selling than cleanliness! Present a pristine product and show customers you care. Disposable surface barrier products help safeguard against cross contamination and elevate infection control levels easily, quickly and affordably. If you're searching for an affordable solution to grabbing public door handles, check out these Elasticover™ 9-inch x 9-inch polyethylene surface barrier skins!

Autoclaved contents are extremely hot and if you aren't careful, steam autoclave disinfection can cause a severe burn to the hands and arms when removing end-of-cycle items from the autoclave chamber! The 422-11 Jomac® Kelklave Autoclave Glove from Wells Lamont is constructed with soft, pliant, natural white loop-out terry cloth material for heat protection up to 250°F. Shop now and get protected.

Stop using commercial air fresheners and odor eliminators that mask the problem. Breathe easier and sleep deeper with these industrial-grade air purifying odor eliminator bags filled with 1/2 pound of the world's finest coconut shell activated carbon (also called activated charcoal, activated coal or active carbon) process that results in millions of micro-pores that continually filters large volumes of air and attracts, then encapsulates pollutants, allergens, VOC's and stubborn odors!

Kite flying seems like a harmless sport but it can cause serious harm. Kites will put extreme tension on the kite lines making them razor sharp and any line under tension can cause severe cuts, bruises and burns at any speed. The IMPACTO® 3-Finger Glove can help flyers better control their kite while protecting the fingers and palm from lacerations, gashing and even amputations.

When it comes to steel banding, the proper cut-resistant PPE can prevent potentially life-threatening workplace accidents. MDS offers the newest innovations in high-performing, cut-resistant body apparel and cut-resistant safety gloves designed specifically to protect workers from the threats they face on the job every day. Advancements in manufacturing and materials have introduced specialized cut-resistant PPE that protect vital body areas prone to lacerations without sacrificing comfort, mobility or productivity.

Loaded with safety features, the TenActiv™ STXPNRPVB work glove is designed for enhanced visibility and performance in any environment that presents a high level of cut and impact hazards.

One important part of vehicle maintenance that's often overlooked is protection from the elements, especially during seasonal storage or periods of inactivity. Environmental conditions such as high humidity, temperature fluctuations or airborne moisture (water vapor) can lead to serious destruction to automotive interior fabrics and components, often beyond repair. AquaSorb automotive preservation kits enable car fanatics to easily regulate the climate of their stored vehicle's interior compartment providing owners with peace of mind.

Factory organization, production control, technical analysis combined with the use of anti-microbials or desiccants are all essential steps in mold prevention. When it comes to protecting your brand, be sure to select Micro-Pak® anti-microbial stickers, Micro-Pak® anti-microbial PE sheets or Micro-Pak® Kraft biodegradable desiccants to protect yours!

Handling sharp sheet metal, blades, cutters, glass, windows, windshields or equipment calls for Y9219 FlexTech™ A9 industrial cut safety gloves. These lightweight, snug-fitting 18-gauge seamless knit work safety gloves are the closest you can get to working barehanded without sacrificing cut, puncture and abrasion protection for the hands.

A new era in industrial hand protection has arrived! Allowing facilities to protect their workforce and preserve the planet, the Superior® Dexterity® S15OFNT Sustainable Work Gloves are sewn with a 15-gauge seamless knit 100% virgin cotton and feature a special additive in the foam nitrile palm coating that make them completely biodegradable in landfill!

Whether you are throwing a party, planning a picnic, operating a food truck or coordinating an outdoor wedding, you should consider implementing these compostable and biodegradable products at your next catered function. Not only is "going green" appealing to customers, it is a really simple way to impress guests and strengthen your brand or image while helping your business propel ahead of industry trends.

Adding to an impressive portfolio of TAA compliant single-use nitrile gloves, SHOWA® proudly offers the U.S. healthcare market with the first ever American manufactured FDA Class 1 medical glove with accelerated biodegradation properties! The SHOWA® M7005PF and M7502PF Biodegradable Single-Use EBT Nitrile Exam Gloves are an ideal replacement for those cheap foreign made nitrile gloves and decompose in landfill 82% in just 386 days!

The next time you step out into the field, be sure to stay visible! Portwest® Planet is a new range of eco-conscious high-visibility apparel that converts discarded P.E.T. water bottles into fibers used to construct their ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant safety vests. This technology is eliminating plastic from global supply chains and toxic microplastic from our water and food supplies!

A landfill fingerprint is an unintentional legacy created by professional users of single-use nitrile gloves. Because conventional disposable nitrile gloves are made of synthetic rubber, it's very resistant to microbial attack and requires 100+ years to achieve degradation in landfill. This means any glove ever worn is sadly still buried in landfill for future generations to inherent. Stop contributing to the problem and be part of the biodegradable solution and convert to SHOWA® sustainable latex-free nitrile gloves today! GrenCircle validated to decompose 82% in only 386 days!

For decades, Maytex® has been supplying healthcare providers with reliable and affordable respiratory protection and their newest innovation makes mask wearing bearable! Resembling a conventional pleated face mask, a closer look will reveal that the Cool Breath ASTM Level 3 Procedure Masks with Comfort Arch are the future of respiratory protection! Available in popular blue and black colors, these 4-ply masks are also ideal for wearers suffering from sensitive skin.

From turkey trot marathons to fall high school track events or polar plunges, our Mylar Foil Blankets are a perfect accessory for staying warm and comfortable during inclement conditions or emergency medical events. The 84-inch x 52-inch sized silver sheet can cover one person or two to block and repel rain, snow, and moisture to keep dry in damp, wet, cold, rainy environments. Perfect for cyclists, swimmers and outdoor recreationalists, our aluminized or Mylar® foil blankets will effectively retain body heat and helps prevent hypothermia.

From dry conditions to wet, oily and slick applications, a glove's texture can have a dramatic effect on a glove's safety, effectiveness and productivity. If you are seeking a water-resistant glove with a very aggressive texture, MDS has three styles gloves for your consideration.

Operators who require cut protection are often forced into thicker knitted gloves which can affect tactility and productivity. Bulky gloves are also often removed during the work shift as they produce heat and interfere with touch related tasks such as swiping or data input and this exposes operators to potential hand injuries. The touchscreen compatible TenActiv™ S21TXUGFN is an ultra-thin 21-gauge seamless knit palm coated cut resistant glove with high visibility feature that fits and feels like a lightweight dress sock yet provides cut level A9 protection against extreme or high level cut hazards.