ISO 9001:2015 · CE · EN 455 · ASTM D6319 · FDA 510(k)

Indigo Nitrile Gloves — Near-Navy Shade, Full Certification, Factory Direct

A near-navy indigo nitrile glove that reads darker than standard blue without the full opacity of black — built for industrial safety, tattoo supply, and private-label programs that need shelf differentiation.

Same automated dipping lines, same AQL 1.5 inspection, same certification stack as our core blue nitrile line — with a pigment formulation developed and locked in our in-house compounding lab.

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Color Positioning

What Indigo Is — and What It Isn't

Indigo sits between standard blue and black on the color spectrum. It's a deep, near-navy shade — noticeably darker than the light-to-medium blue that dominates the examination glove market, but without the full opacity of black nitrile. That distinction matters commercially: buyers in industrial safety, tattoo supply, and premium private-label programs want a glove that reads as more serious and more premium than commodity blue, but their downstream customers aren't necessarily asking for black.

The color is compounded directly into the nitrile formulation in our in-house lab — not applied as a surface treatment, not mixed on the line by an operator adjusting pigment by eye. We develop the pigment concentration in the lab, document it in the production specification, and lock it. Your second container matches your first.

Color drift between runs is one of the most common complaints we hear from buyers who've sourced specialty shades from factories that don't control their own compound — it's a compounding discipline problem, and it's entirely avoidable.

Mechanically, indigo nitrile gloves are identical to our standard blue nitrile line. The same nitrile polymer base, the same vulcanization process, the same thickness tolerance, the same AQL standard. The pigment concentration is the only variable that changes. This means the full certification stack — ISO 9001:2015, CE, EN 455, ASTM D6319, FDA 510(k) — applies to indigo SKUs without modification.

Indigo nitrile glove color comparison — near-navy shade between standard blue and black

Color Spectrum Position

Standard Blue Indigo (This SKU) Black

Full Certification Stack — Applies to Indigo SKUs

ISO 9001:2015 CE EN 455 ASTM D6319 FDA 510(k)
Product Data

Technical Specifications

Specifications shown are industry-standard values for this product type. Actual specifications may vary by order configuration. Contact us for a detailed product data sheet.

Full Specification Table

Parameter Specification
Color Indigo (near-navy; darker than standard blue, lighter than black)
Thickness — palm 0.08 – 0.12 mm (typical)
Thickness — finger 0.10 – 0.15 mm (typical)
Length 240 mm (standard)
Sizes
XS S M L XL
Tensile strength (before aging) ≥ 14 MPa (EN 455 / ASTM D6319)
Elongation at break (before aging) ≥ 500%
Powder Powder-free
Texture Fingertip texture (standard); full palm texture available on request
Accelerator-free option Available (dedicated line, same MOQ)
AQL inspection standard 1.5 — 100% of production lots
Packaging 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015 CE EN 455 ASTM D6319 FDA 510(k)
Indigo nitrile glove technical detail — fingertip texture and thickness

In-House Compounding

Pigment locked at specification

Pigment concentration developed and documented in our lab — not adjusted by eye on the line. Batch-to-batch color consistency is a compounding discipline, not a hope.

AQL 1.5 — Every Lot

100% of production inspected

No sampling exceptions. Every production lot is inspected to AQL 1.5 — the same standard applied across our full nitrile line.

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Color Strategy

The Color Positioning: Where Indigo Fits in Your Product Line

Standard blue owns the examination and general-purpose glove market. Black owns the heavy-duty industrial and tattoo end. Indigo is the gap between them — and it's a gap that's increasingly worth filling.

We started producing indigo as an OEM shade for a distributor building a premium industrial safety line. Their reasoning was straightforward: their downstream customers — maintenance contractors, automotive technicians, light manufacturing facilities — wanted a glove that looked more serious than the blue exam gloves they'd been using, but black was associated in their market with heavy-duty chemical handling, which wasn't the application. Indigo gave them the visual upgrade without the positioning confusion.

The tattoo supply channel found indigo through a similar logic. Tattoo artists have moved heavily toward black nitrile over the past decade, but a segment of studios — particularly those positioning around cleanliness and precision rather than edge aesthetics — prefer a glove that reads as clinical and premium without the full black. Indigo lands there. This segment has grown meaningfully over the past few years. If you're building a tattoo supply program, it's worth having indigo alongside black in your SKU mix.

For private-label programs, indigo gives your brand a visual identity within the blue nitrile family without requiring a full color departure. Your product stands out on the shelf next to commodity light-blue gloves, and the near-navy shade photographs well for e-commerce listings — which matters if your distribution channel includes Amazon or independent online stores.

Indigo nitrile glove color positioning between standard blue and black

Standard Blue

Exam / general-purpose

Indigo

Premium industrial / tattoo

Black

Heavy-duty / chemical

Distribution Opportunity

Market Segments Where Indigo Generates Margin

Industrial safety distribution — maintenance contractors and facilities management using indigo nitrile gloves
Industrial Safety

Industrial Safety Distribution

Maintenance contractors, facilities management companies, and light manufacturing operations are the core industrial segment for indigo. These buyers specify gloves by the case for ongoing operational use — not one-time project purchases. The darker shade signals a step up from commodity examination gloves, which supports a modest price premium over standard blue without requiring a move to the heavier-gauge black nitrile SKUs.

For distributors serving this segment, indigo can sit as a mid-tier SKU between standard blue and black, expanding your margin ladder without adding a new product category.

Tattoo and body art studio supply — indigo nitrile gloves for precision and cleanliness positioning
Tattoo & Body Art

Tattoo & Body Art Supply

Tattoo supply distributors are a high-reorder, brand-loyal segment. Studios reorder gloves on a weekly or biweekly basis, and once a studio settles on a glove brand and color, switching costs are real — the artist has calibrated their grip and tactile feel to that specific glove. Getting indigo into a studio's standard order is a durable revenue stream.

The segment is concentrated enough that a regional tattoo supply distributor can build meaningful volume from a relatively small customer base.

Premium private-label nitrile glove program — indigo OEM with custom carton artwork and branding
Private Label

Premium Private-Label Programs

Distributors building their own brand in the nitrile glove category use indigo to create shelf differentiation. A near-navy glove next to a sea of light-blue commodity products is immediately visually distinct — and visual differentiation is one of the few levers available in a category where the underlying product is largely commoditized.

We handle the full OEM program in-house: custom formulation lock, carton artwork, box inserts, and inner bag printing to your specifications. No third-party print supplier, no subcontractor queue.

E-commerce and Amazon FBA indigo nitrile glove listings — near-navy shade stands out in search results
E-Commerce

E-Commerce & Amazon Distribution

Indigo photographs distinctively in product listings — the near-navy shade stands out in search results dominated by light-blue gloves. For sellers building a nitrile glove brand on Amazon or independent e-commerce platforms, indigo is a lower-competition visual niche within a high-volume category.

We support FBA-ready packaging configurations and can produce carton labeling to Amazon's prep requirements.

Building a multi-segment indigo program?

We can configure separate SKUs for industrial, tattoo, and private-label channels from a single production run — different carton artwork, same locked formulation.

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Color Consistency

How the Indigo Shade Stays Consistent Across Orders

This is the operational question that matters most for buyers building a private-label program or a long-term supply relationship: will the color look the same on your third container as it did on your sample?

The answer depends entirely on whether the factory controls its own compound. We do. Our compounding lab develops the pigment concentration for each shade — standard blue, cobalt blue, indigo — as a documented formulation specification. When your order goes to the line, the compound is mixed to that specification, not approximated by a line operator.

Bath temperature is held to ±1°C, compound viscosity is monitored continuously, and the dipping speed is consistent across the full conveyor cycle. These are closed-loop process controls, not manual adjustments.

The practical result: indigo gloves from a production run in March look the same as indigo gloves from a run in October. For a private-label brand, that consistency is what keeps your product looking professional across your entire inventory. For an industrial safety distributor, it means your customers don't notice a color shift between restocking orders — which sounds minor until a purchasing manager calls to ask why the new boxes look different.

We lock the formulation to your OEM specification on file. If you ever need to reorder, the spec is already documented — there's no re-sampling process, no color approval round, no risk of drift.

In-House Compounding Lab

Pigment concentration for each shade is developed as a documented formulation specification — not approximated by a line operator at production time.

Bath Temperature ±1°C

Closed-loop process controls hold bath temperature to a tight tolerance. Compound viscosity is monitored continuously throughout the conveyor cycle.

Locked OEM Specification

Your formulation is filed against your OEM spec. Reorders pull from the same documented spec — no re-sampling, no color approval round, no drift risk.

Compounding lab controlling indigo nitrile glove pigment formulation for consistent color across production runs
Compliance Documentation

Certifications & Compliance for Your Target Markets

All five certifications apply to indigo nitrile SKUs — the pigment change does not affect certification scope. Full documentation ships with sample orders.

ISO 9001:2015

Scope

Quality management system

Global
CE Marking

Scope

Product conformity

European Union
EN 455

Scope

Medical gloves for single use

European medical & industrial
ASTM D6319

Scope

Nitrile examination gloves

North American healthcare & industrial
US Market
FDA 510(k)

Scope

Medical device clearance

United States

What Ships With Samples

  • CE declaration of conformity
  • FDA 510(k) reference
  • ISO certificate
  • Internal test reports (production lot)
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European Distribution Channels

For buyers supplying industrial safety distributors in Europe, EN 455 and CE documentation satisfy the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 requirements for Category I protective gloves.

US Distribution Channels

For US distribution channels, ASTM D6319 and FDA 510(k) cover both healthcare and general industrial procurement requirements.

Private Label

OEM & Private Label: Locking Your Indigo Specification

One container MOQ (approximately 2,000 boxes) for indigo nitrile under your private label. Every order runs to the same documented spec — shade, thickness, texture, and certification.

1

Shade Confirmation

We send a production sample in indigo for your approval. If you need a specific Pantone-matched shade within the indigo/navy range, our compounding lab develops the pigment concentration and sends a color sample before committing to production.

2

Specification Lock

Once the shade is approved, the formulation is documented and filed under your account. Every subsequent order runs to the same spec.

3

Packaging Production

Carton artwork, box inserts, and inner bag printing are produced in-house to your specifications. We handle version control directly — when you update your label, the change goes through our production system, not a subcontractor.

4

Certification Documentation

Full CE, FDA 510(k), and ISO documentation issued under your product specification. Structured to satisfy both European and North American import requirements.

OEM private label indigo nitrile glove packaging production

Custom Formulation Options

Beyond color — same MOQ, no development fees

  • Accelerator-free compound for sensitization-sensitive markets
  • Adjusted thickness profiles
  • Full palm texture instead of fingertip-only texture

Most buyers start with a sample order to test the shade and fit with their own customers before committing to a full container. Samples ship within 5–7 business days.

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Logistics

Container Loading & Landed Cost

Indigo uses the same standardized carton dimensions as the full blue nitrile line — mix SKUs in a single container without losing loading efficiency.

20GP Container

Cartons ~900 cartons
Gloves (pieces) ~900,000 pcs
Boxes ~9,000 boxes
Full Load

40HQ Container

Cartons ~2,000 cartons
Gloves (pieces) ~2,000,000 pcs
Boxes ~20,000 boxes

Standard Packaging

100 gloves per box, 10 boxes per carton. Carton dimensions standardized across the blue nitrile line.

Multi-SKU Loading

Indigo can be mixed with standard blue, cobalt, and other SKUs in a single container without losing loading efficiency.

Documentation Package

Country-of-origin documentation, CE declaration of conformity, and FDA 510(k) reference included as standard.

Third-Party Pre-Shipment Inspection

Pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Bureau Veritas available if your procurement process requires third-party verification.

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Indigo vs. Cobalt Blue vs. Standard Blue: Choosing the Right Shade

All three shades run on the same production lines with the same mechanical specifications and certification coverage. The decision is purely about color positioning for your market.

Standard Blue Cobalt Blue Indigo
Appearance Light-to-medium blue Deep, saturated blue Near-navy
Market positioning Commodity / examination standard Premium blue, shelf differentiation Industrial, tattoo, premium private-label
Best for High-volume general distribution Private-label within blue category Industrial safety, tattoo supply, e-commerce differentiation
Shelf contrast vs. competitors Low (matches market standard) Medium High
Standard Blue

General-Purpose & Healthcare

Higher volume, more competitive landed cost, broader application coverage. The right starting point for general-purpose or healthcare distribution programs.

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Cobalt Blue

Premium Blue Differentiation

Sits between standard blue and indigo. Premium blue differentiation without moving to a darker shade — ideal for private-label within the blue category.

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Indigo

Industrial, Tattoo & E-Commerce

If your market is industrial safety, tattoo supply, or e-commerce differentiation — indigo is the specification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Technical and procurement questions answered for B2B buyers evaluating indigo nitrile gloves.

What is the difference between indigo and standard blue nitrile gloves?

The mechanical performance, thickness tolerance, and certification coverage are identical — the difference is pigment concentration and the resulting color. Standard blue is the light-to-medium blue that dominates the examination glove market. Indigo is a near-navy shade, noticeably darker than standard blue but without the full opacity of black. It's specified by buyers who want a glove that reads as more premium or more industrial than commodity blue, without the positioning associations of black nitrile.

Do indigo nitrile gloves carry the same certifications as standard blue?

Yes. ISO 9001:2015, CE, EN 455, ASTM D6319, and FDA 510(k) all apply to indigo SKUs. The pigment change does not affect the certification scope or the mechanical performance of the glove. Full documentation — CE declaration of conformity, FDA 510(k) reference, and internal test reports — ships with sample orders.

What is the MOQ for indigo nitrile gloves, and is OEM supported?

MOQ is one 40HQ container, approximately 2,000 boxes (200,000 gloves at 100 pcs/box). OEM and private-label programs are fully supported from the same MOQ — custom shade matching, carton artwork, and box printing are handled in-house. No development fees for established formulation types. Samples ship within 5–7 business days before full container commitment.

Can I mix indigo with other SKUs in one container?

Yes. Carton dimensions are standardized across the blue nitrile line, so indigo, cobalt blue, and standard blue SKUs can be consolidated into a single container without losing loading efficiency. This is useful for buyers building a multi-shade program or testing indigo alongside an existing standard blue program.

Is accelerator-free indigo nitrile available?

Yes. We run accelerator-free compound on a dedicated line using a sulfur-donor cure system. The resulting glove passes EN 455 with no detectable accelerator residue — the specification increasingly required by European hospital procurement to manage Type IV allergic reaction risk. Available on indigo SKUs at the same MOQ as standard formulation.

How do I verify the shade matches between orders?

The indigo pigment formulation is documented and locked in our production specification system after your first order confirmation. Subsequent orders run to the same documented spec — there's no re-approval process required. If you want to verify before committing to a reorder, we can send a production sample from the scheduled run before it ships.

Manufacturer Profile

The Factory Behind This SKU

Weifang Glovemfg Medical Products Co., Ltd. has manufactured nitrile gloves since 2007 — 18,000 m² facility, 8 automated dipping lines, in-house compounding lab, 1.2 billion pieces annual capacity.

Indigo is one of three shade variants we produce within the blue nitrile line. The compounding lab is what makes consistent specialty shades possible at production scale.

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2007
Founded
18,000
m² Facility
8
Automated Dipping Lines
1.2B
Pieces Annual Capacity

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