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Sri Lanka is a long-established rubber-glove origin, meeting on the order of 5% of global glove demand across household, industrial, examination, surgical and specialty handwear. It is particularly strong in household and industrial supported gloves, Dipped Products (DPL), Lalan and Hayleys are among the established names, built on the island’s natural-rubber base. For buyers, the sourcing decision is mostly about matching the right standard to the application.
This guide is for trade buyers, distributors, healthcare/industrial procurement and importers, sourcing rubber gloves from Sri Lanka. It is sourcing and regulatory information, not medical or safety advice.
Know which glove you are buying
| வகை | Material(s) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Examination (single-use) | Latex (NRL), nitrile (NBR), vinyl | Medical/dental, food handling, labs |
| Surgical | Latex, polyisoprene | Sterile, anatomically shaped, theatre use |
| Industrial / chemical | Nitrile, latex, neoprene (supported/unsupported) | Manufacturing, chemical, automotive |
| Household / general purpose | Latex, flock-lined | Cleaning, food service, retail (SL strength) |
| சிறப்பு | Various | Gardening, sports, cut-resistant |
குறிப்பிடுக material (latex vs nitrile changes allergy profile, chemical resistance and price), supported vs unsupported, powder-free (now the norm; powdered medical gloves are banned in the US), and for latex, low-protein to limit allergen exposure.
The standards that decide the deal
- Examination gloves: ASTM D3578 (latex), ASTM D6319 (nitrile); EU EN 455 (parts 1–4: holes, physical, biological, shelf-life); ISO 11193 comparable.
- Surgical gloves: ASTM D3577; EN 455.
- Industrial / chemical / mechanical: EU PPE rules, EN 374 (chemical/micro-organism), EN 388 (mechanical).
- AQL (Acceptance Quality Limit): the agreed defect rate, lower is better. Medical exam gloves are typically AQL 1.5; surgical tighter (≈0.65–1.0). State the AQL you require.
Specifications to request from a Sri Lankan exporter
| Spec / document | இது ஏன் முக்கியமானது |
|---|---|
| Category + material + standard (ASTM/EN 455/EN 374) + AQL | Defines fitness for use and the compliance basis. |
| Size range, thickness (mil), cuff length | Fit, barrier and dexterity for the task. |
| Powder-free / sterile-vs-non-sterile / low-protein | Regulatory + allergen requirements. |
| Certifications (CE/MDR, FDA 510(k), EN 374/388, ISO 9001/13485) | Market access for medical + industrial. |
| Batch test reports (holes/AQL, tensile, chemical) | Verifies the claimed standard per lot. |
| Packaging / branding | Dispenser boxes, own-brand printing for distributors. |
HS codes and duty
- Rubber gloves: HS 4015.12 (medical/surgical/dental/veterinary) and 4015.19 (other). Plastic/vinyl gloves classify elsewhere (3926.20). Confirm with the HS குறியீடு கண்டுபிடிப்பான் and your broker.
- Sri Lanka holds EU GSP+, which can reduce EU import duty on qualifying lines with a valid REX statement of origin.
Source rubber gloves from Sri Lanka
Tell us the category (exam / surgical / industrial / household), material, standard + AQL, sizes and volume. We’ll match you with Sri Lankan manufacturers and return firm quotes, free, no obligation.
Disclaimer: General sourcing information for trade buyers, not medical, safety or legal advice. Medical gloves are regulated devices; confirm standards, AQL, device registration (EU MDR / FDA) and current tariff treatment for your market before purchase.
மூலங்கள்: Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) rubber-glove / PPE sector profiles (srilankabusiness.com); ASTM D3577 / D3578 / D6319, EN 455, EN 374 / EN 388 and ISO 11193 standards; WCO Harmonized System heading 4015.