- Graphene nanotubes give gloves reliable protection from static discharge while maintaining mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and color diversity.
- These abrasion-resistant safety gloves are highly resilient: they resist wear and tear without sacrificing performance.
- Built to EN 16350 standards, these gloves redefine ESD protection: engineered for demanding sectors like oil refineries, paint production, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Nastah Industries, Malaysia’s leading manufacturer of industrial and household rubber gloves, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in PPE: ESD chemical gloves enhanced with TUBALL™ graphene nanotubes. Designed to prevent static discharge while resisting chemical and physical hazards, these gloves set a new standard for safety and reliability across industries from chemical processing to electronics manufacturing.
“Integrating OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes into our gloves allows us to achieve triple protection: anti-static performance, mechanical strength, and chemical resistance —all while ensuring comfort and aesthetic appeal,” said Dr. Chan Wai Hoong, Head of R&D at Nastah Industries Sdn Bhd.
Graphene nanotubes, also known as single wall carbon nanotubes, are one-atom-thick graphene sheets shaped as tubes approximately 1.6 nm in diameter and over 5 µm long. This unique morphology enables them to form a 3D conductive and reinforcing network within a material.
“With an easy-to-use TUBALL™ water-based dispersion, which contains just 0.5% graphene nanotubes, the gloves achieve a surface resistivity of 10⁸ ohm/sq, even with a cotton lining, providing long-lasting ESD protection while maintaining resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and tears, thereby extending their lifespan and reliability,” said Eugene Tan, SEA Sales representative at OCSiAl.
As global demand grows for durable, high-performance, reusable PPE, Nastah’s innovation focuses on every detail that matters. These advanced gloves combine long-lasting safety with exceptional comfort and feature touchscreen compatibility—perfectly suited for today’s connected, tech-driven workplaces. The soft cotton flock lining enhances comfort and sweat absorption, ensuring comfort through even the longest shifts.
Certified under EN 16350, EN 374, and EN 388, Nastah’s graphene nanotube-enhanced gloves are set to launch by the end of this year. To learn more and request a demonstration, visit OCSiAl and Nastah at A+A in November in Düsseldorf, Germany, this fall.
About Nastah
Nastah Industries stands at the forefront of innovative glove manufacturing, crafting reusable gloves from natural rubber, nitrile, and neoprene that meet the diverse needs of industrial and household users worldwide. Backed by a state-of-the-art 15,000 m² facility in Penang, Malaysia, the company produces over 30 million pairs annually, exporting to 60+ countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Built on precision, quality, and trust, Nastah’s gloves protect the hands that keep industries moving.
Website: nastah.com
About OCSiAl
Headquartered in Luxembourg, OCSiAl is the world’s leading manufacturer of graphene nanotubes, also known as single wall carbon nanotubes. OCSiAl has developed and is marketing globally a wide range of nanotube products for various polymers and electrochemical power sources, and creates fundamentally new products based on them. The company’s sales force and distributor network cover more than 50 countries around the world.
Website: tuball.com