Industrial Grade · Color-Coded Safety

Green Industrial
Nitrile Gloves

Heavier-wall green nitrile built for industrial color-coding programs — not the examination variant with a different label.

0.12–0.15mm palm thickness, textured fingertip, powder-free. Compound-integrated green pigment holds color across reorders. CE and ASTM D6319 certified.

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18+ years nitrile manufacturing AQL 1.5 outgoing inspection 8 automated dipping lines Exported to North America, Europe, Middle East, SE Asia, Australia
Green industrial nitrile gloves — heavy-gauge, textured fingertip, powder-free
Product Differentiation

What Separates This SKU from the Examination-Grade Green

The green nitrile gloves in our range split into two distinct products: a medical-grade examination glove at 0.08–0.10mm palm thickness, and this one — the industrial variant, running 0.12–0.15mm at the palm and 0.15–0.18mm at the fingertip. That's not a minor spec difference. At 0.12mm minimum, you're in a different puncture-resistance class than examination grade, and the textured fingertip is standard rather than optional.

The reason we produce both is that the buyer segments don't overlap much. The examination-grade green moves through laboratory, clinical, and food-contact distribution channels where tactile sensitivity is the primary spec driver. This product — the industrial variant — gets specified in chemical processing facilities, automotive assembly plants, and facilities management programs where the glove needs to survive contact with oils, solvents, and mechanical abrasion without failing mid-task.

Color coding is the other reason this SKU exists as a separate product. Industrial safety programs that assign glove colors by department, task type, or chemical exposure zone need a glove that's visually distinct and durable enough for the application. Green is a common assignment in those programs — often paired with orange or blue for a two- or three-color system. If your buyer is running a color-coded safety program, they need the industrial gauge, not the examination gauge, regardless of color.

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Examination-Grade Green

Not this product

0.08–0.10mm palm · Clinical, laboratory, food-contact channels · Tactile sensitivity primary spec driver

This Product

Industrial-Grade Green

0.12–0.15mm palm · Chemical processing, automotive assembly, facilities management · Puncture resistance and color-coding durability

Industrial color-coding program using green nitrile gloves alongside orange and blue variants
0.12mm
Min palm thickness
AQL 1.5
Outgoing inspection
CE
+ ASTM D6319
Product Data

Technical Specifications

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Green Industrial Nitrile Gloves — Full Spec Table

Parameter Value
Thickness (palm) 0.12–0.15mm (typical)
Thickness (fingertip) 0.15–0.18mm (typical)
Tensile strength (before aging) ≥14 MPa
Elongation at break ≥450%
AQL standard 1.5
Powder Powder-free
Fingertip texture Standard (micro-roughened)
Accelerator-free option Available
Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL
Packing 100 pcs/box, 10 boxes/carton
Color Compound-integrated green (consistent across reorders)

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

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system
CE Certified
Declaration of conformity available
ASTM D6319
Industrial nitrile glove standard

Full documentation — CE declaration of conformity and internal test reports for the specific production lot — available on request.

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We supply lot-specific test reports and CE documentation with every order inquiry.

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Related Color Variants

Orange Industrial Nitrile Gloves Purple Nitrile Gloves Violet Nitrile Gloves All Colored Nitrile Gloves

Where This Glove Gets Specified — and Why It's a Repeatable Segment

Four buyer segments drive the majority of industrial green nitrile volume. Each one has a structural reason to reorder — not just a one-time need.

Chemical Processing & Manufacturing

Facilities running color-coded PPE programs assign specific glove colors to specific chemical exposure zones — green for one chemical class, orange for another. The industrial gauge handles light solvent and oil contact that would degrade an examination-grade glove within minutes.

Safety distributors supplying these facilities sell by program, not by box — once a plant has standardized on green for a specific zone, the reorder is automatic and the volume is predictable.

Account size indicator

A mid-size chemical plant running 200 workers on a color-coded program: 50,000–100,000 gloves annually.

Automotive Assembly

Worker on automotive assembly line wearing green industrial nitrile gloves while handling greased components

Assembly line workers handling greased components, light lubricants, and mechanical parts need grip and puncture resistance simultaneously. The textured fingertip on this glove maintains grip on oily surfaces — a smooth-finish glove at the same gauge doesn't perform the same way in that environment.

Automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers typically run centralized safety supply procurement, meaning a single distributor relationship can cover multiple plants. The color-coding requirement is usually what locks in the spec across a multi-site program.

Facilities Management & Janitorial Supply

Building services contractors running large commercial or institutional accounts — hospitals, universities, government facilities — often operate color-coded cleaning protocols where glove color indicates the zone being cleaned. Green is a common assignment for general-purpose or outdoor zones in those systems.

Facilities management distributors supplying these contractors deal in high-frequency, predictable reorders because the color assignment is written into the cleaning protocol, not left to individual worker preference.

Industrial Safety Distributors

If you're a safety distributor looking to move up from commodity blue nitrile into program-based selling, color-coded industrial gloves are one of the cleaner entry points. The conversation shifts from "what's your price per box" to "what colors does your safety program require" — and that's a conversation where you can hold margin.

Two-color program entry point

Green industrial nitrile paired with orange industrial nitrile covers the two-color program that most facilities start with.

Not sure which configuration fits your segment?

Tell us your target segment and volume — we'll recommend the right configuration.

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Gauge Selection: Why 0.12–0.15mm Is the Industrial Standard

We get asked occasionally whether examination-grade gloves can substitute for industrial grade in light-duty applications to reduce cost. The honest answer: sometimes, for a while, until they can't.

Cross-section comparison of industrial gauge 0.12–0.15mm versus examination grade nitrile glove wall thickness

The failure mode explained

The failure mode isn't dramatic — it's cumulative micro-punctures from repeated contact with rough surfaces, metal edges, and abrasive materials. An examination-grade glove at 0.08–0.10mm will pass a pinhole test when it leaves our facility.

After 20 minutes on an assembly line, it may not.

Wall Thickness & Abrasion Resistance

The industrial gauge at 0.12–0.15mm has enough wall thickness to absorb abrasion without compromising barrier integrity across a full work shift. Examination grade is adequate for incidental contact — industrial gauge is adequate for sustained contact.

Chemical Permeation Resistance

Nitrile's resistance to oils and light solvents is a function of both compound formulation and wall thickness. At examination gauge, permeation resistance is adequate for incidental contact. At industrial gauge, it holds up under the sustained contact that actually occurs in chemical processing and automotive environments.

Compound formulation note

We run the industrial-grade compound at a slightly higher acrylonitrile (ACN) content than our examination-grade formulation. Higher ACN content improves chemical resistance at the cost of a small reduction in elongation-at-break.

Industrial Grade

≥450%

Elongation-at-break

Examination Grade

≥500%

Elongation-at-break

That trade-off is intentional and appropriate for the application. Higher chemical resistance is the correct priority for industrial environments.

Gauge comparison at a glance

Property Examination Grade (0.08–0.10mm) Industrial Grade (0.12–0.15mm)
Abrasion resistance Incidental contact only Full shift sustained contact
Chemical permeation Adequate for incidental Adequate for sustained
ACN content Standard Higher (improved resistance)
Elongation-at-break ≥500% ≥450%
Suitable for assembly lines Not reliably Yes
Reorder Reliability

Color Consistency Across Your Reorder Program

The category page covers our in-house compounding lab and color consistency process in detail — read the full explanation here. The short version for this product: the green pigment is introduced at the compound stage, not applied as a surface treatment, and the compound specification is locked per color SKU.

For industrial color-coding programs, color consistency between reorders isn't a cosmetic concern — it's a safety protocol concern. If the green gloves in your Q3 shipment are a noticeably different shade than the Q1 shipment, the workers running the color-coded program have a legitimate question about whether the right glove is being used in the right zone.

We use spectrophotometer measurement against a physical color standard before approving each production run, so the green your customer approved in the initial order is the green they receive on every reorder.

We've had industrial buyers come to us specifically because a previous supplier's color drifted between orders and created a safety audit finding. That's an avoidable problem when the compound spec is locked and the QC process is consistent.

Spectrophotometer color quality control measurement for green nitrile gloves
Locked
Compound Spec per SKU
100%
Runs Measured vs. Standard
In-Compound
Pigment Stage, Not Surface
OEM & Private Label

Customization Options for Industrial Programs

Standard MOQ for this SKU is one 40HQ container — approximately 2,000 boxes for industrial-grade gloves at standard packing density. For private-label or custom color development, the same one-container minimum applies. OEM programs are supported: your box design, your brand, your SKU structure.

Customization Dimension Options MOQ Impact
Size range S, M, L, XL, XXL — standard; XS available on request No MOQ change for standard sizes
Thickness 0.12–0.15mm standard; heavier gauge (0.15–0.18mm) available Confirm at inquiry
Accelerator-free compound Available — same industrial gauge, Type IV allergy compliant No MOQ change
Private-label packaging Custom box design, your brand name, your SKU codes 1 container minimum
Custom color shade Pantone-matched green variants (e.g., darker forest green vs. standard) 1 × 40HQ container
Carton labeling DC barcode, Amazon FBA labels, custom pallet configuration No MOQ change

OEM Packaging

Your box design, your brand name, your SKU structure. We handle carton labeling to your DC or FBA requirements.

Third-Party Inspection

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

Pantone Color Matching

Custom green shade variants available at 1 × 40HQ container MOQ. Darker forest green or other Pantone-matched variants on request.

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Compliance

Certifications and Compliance Coverage

This product carries CE marking and is produced under ISO 9001:2015 quality management. ASTM D6319 compliance covers the North American industrial and examination glove market. Full documentation — CE declaration of conformity, internal test reports for the specific production lot — is available on request and ships with sample orders.

For industrial applications, ASTM D6319 is the relevant standard for nitrile examination and industrial gloves in the US market. CE marking covers European market entry. If your distribution channel requires additional market-specific documentation — REACH compliance statements, material safety data, or specific country import certifications — confirm at inquiry and we'll advise on what's available.

The accelerator-free option on this SKU is relevant if you're supplying industrial accounts with documented Type IV latex allergy policies. Accelerator-free compound eliminates the thiuram and carbamate accelerators that trigger Type IV reactions — increasingly a procurement requirement in European industrial and healthcare-adjacent accounts.

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CE Marking

European market entry compliance. Declaration of conformity available on request and ships with sample orders.

ASTM D6319

North American standard for nitrile examination and industrial gloves. Covers US market distribution requirements.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system certification covering production processes and lot-level documentation.

Accelerator-Free Option

Eliminates thiuram and carbamate accelerators. Required for accounts with Type IV latex allergy policies — a growing procurement standard in European industrial and healthcare-adjacent channels.

Logistics

Packaging and Container Loading

Standard packing: 100 gloves per box, 10 boxes per carton. Industrial-grade SKUs at 0.12–0.15mm wall thickness pack at slightly lower density than examination grade due to carton weight limits — a properly loaded 40HQ carries approximately 1,800–2,000 cartons depending on size mix and exact gauge.

100
Gloves / Box

Standard count per inner box across all sizes

10
Boxes / Carton

1,000 gloves per master carton

1,800–2,000
Cartons / 40HQ

Varies by size mix and exact gauge; industrial grade packs slightly lower than examination grade

25–35
Day Lead Time

From order confirmation. Locked compound spec means no reformulation delay on repeat orders.

Repeat Order Advantage

For repeat orders, the locked compound spec means no reformulation delay — we pull the same specification used for your previous order. Consistent color, gauge, and compound across every production run.

Sample Orders

Samples ship within 5–7 business days and include the full certification documentation package for the specific lot — CE declaration of conformity and internal test reports.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOQ for green industrial nitrile gloves?

One 40HQ container — approximately 2,000 boxes at standard industrial-grade packing density. For private-label packaging or custom color shade development, the same one-container minimum applies. Sample orders are available before full container commitment and ship within 5–7 business days.

What's the difference between green industrial nitrile gloves and green examination nitrile gloves?

Wall thickness and compound formulation. The industrial variant runs 0.12–0.15mm at the palm versus 0.08–0.10mm for examination grade. The industrial compound uses higher acrylonitrile content for improved chemical resistance, at the cost of slightly lower elongation-at-break (≥450% vs. ≥500%). Textured fingertip is standard on the industrial SKU. If your application involves sustained contact with oils, solvents, or abrasive surfaces, specify industrial grade. If tactile sensitivity is the primary requirement (clinical, food-contact), specify examination grade.

Can green industrial nitrile gloves be used in chemical handling applications?

For light to moderate chemical exposure — oils, greases, light solvents, dilute acids and bases — yes. Nitrile provides good resistance to petroleum-based chemicals and many common industrial solvents. For concentrated acids, ketones, or highly polar solvents, nitrile permeation resistance is limited regardless of gauge. If your buyer's application involves specific chemical exposure, we can provide permeation resistance data for the relevant chemical classes. Don't specify any single-use nitrile glove for prolonged immersion in aggressive solvents.

How do you maintain color consistency between reorders for industrial color-coding programs?

Pigment is sourced from a single approved supplier per color with incoming batch testing against our color standard. Compound is mixed in-house to a locked viscosity specification. Every production run is checked against a physical color standard using spectrophotometer measurement before the run is approved. The locked compound spec is pulled for every reorder — no reformulation between orders unless you request a change.

What certifications do green industrial nitrile gloves carry?

CE marking, ISO 9001:2015, and ASTM D6319. Full documentation — CE declaration of conformity and internal test reports for the specific production lot — is available on request. For market-specific compliance requirements (REACH, country-specific import certifications), confirm at inquiry.

Is an accelerator-free option available for industrial-grade green nitrile gloves?

Yes. The accelerator-free compound is available at the same industrial gauge and thickness specification. This eliminates thiuram and carbamate accelerators associated with Type IV contact dermatitis — relevant if you're supplying accounts with documented allergy policies or European industrial procurement requirements that specify accelerator-free PPE. No MOQ change for this option.

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Get a Quote for Your Green Industrial Nitrile Program

If you're building or expanding a color-coded industrial safety program — or sourcing green industrial nitrile for distribution into chemical processing, automotive, or facilities management accounts — send us your volume, size mix, and any program-specific requirements.

We'll confirm the right specification, provide certification documentation, and get samples to you within a week.

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Samples

Available before full container commitment. Ships within 5–7 business days.

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