Ansell’s TouchNTuff disposable gloves awarded Sustainable Product award

Richmond, Australia – Ansell Limited announced that their TouchNTuff 93-800 disposable chemical protection glove has been awarded the Sustainable Product Award at the 2026 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.

Presented by SEAL Awards, the program recognizes companies that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in sustainability. The Sustainable Product Award honors innovative and impactful products that are purpose-built for a sustainable future. This recognition underscores Ansell’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-performance protection while advancing responsible product design.

Designed for demanding industrial applications, TouchNTuff 93-800 delivers reliable acetone and chemical protection. The glove has been engineered to meet the needs of workers who require dependable hand protection, while integrating more responsible design principles across its lifecycle.

From optimized material use to efficient manufacturing practices, TouchNTuff 93-800 reflects Ansell’s approach to embedding sustainability into product development, without compromising safety, performance, or user confidence.

“From the beginning, the goal with TouchNTuff 93-800 was to address a real need in the market for disposable gloves that could handle aggressive solvents like acetone while remaining practical for everyday use,” said Nora Rastam, R&D Director in charge of the project. “Receiving this award is a great recognition of the work teams across development, manufacturing, and marketing have put into making that vision a reality.”

Winning the Sustainable Product Award reinforces Ansell’s broader sustainability journey, which focuses on reducing waste, optimizing resource use, and lowering emissions across operations and the value chain. Products such as TouchNTuff 93-800 demonstrate how innovation can deliver tangible environmental benefits while continuing to protect the people who rely on Ansell solutions every day.

“Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor in how customers evaluate protective solutions,” added Geraldo Oliveira, VP of R&D. “TouchNTuff 93-800 shows how performance and responsible design can go hand in hand, helping customers meet both safety and sustainability goals.”

By designing products that are fit for purpose today and aligned with long-term environmental goals, Ansell continues to support safer workplaces and more sustainable industries worldwide.

Recognition from the SEAL Business Sustainability Awards validates Ansell’s strategy of integrating sustainability into high-performance personal protective equipment. TouchNTuff 93-800 represents a meaningful step forward in responsible innovation, helping customers address both safety and sustainability priorities.