First fully circular glove on the market

Gloovy offers the first full-fledged alternative to the current (polluting) disposable gloves. Billions of gloves are used, thrown away and eventually burned worldwide every year. This results in an enormous burden on the environment.

Gloovy, on the other hand, has developed the first sustainably produced, recyclable disposable glove on the market. Thanks to the simpler & optimized production process, as well as the use of better raw materials and the possibility of full circularity, this is the first fully-fledged sustainable alternative to the current polluting disposable gloves.

Gloovy not only supplies the gloves, there is also an option where the gloves are collected and we recycle them into high-quality products.

Carbon Footprint Report

Full circularity within reach

save up to 70% CO2 + 50 liters of water per box (x 100 gloves)

Collection of used gloves:

How do you use the Gloovy collection bins?

By recycling used gloves you can save up to 6765 kg CO₂ per pallet – an additional 25% saving!

This is equivalent to:

🚗 40,590 km driving (1x around the world)

✈️ 108 flights from Amsterdam to London pp

🔄 Extra 25% CO₂ reduction through recycling!

How many pallets of disposable gloves does your organization use annually?

Applicable in all sectors:

Gloovy gloves meet all certifications and can therefore be used in the following sectors:

1) Hospitality & Food

  • Hospitality: Restaurants, Hotels and Cafes
  • Catering: Corporate catering, Schools, airports

2) Health care

  • Care: Elderly care, General practitioners, District nursing
  • Dental: Dentists, Dental hygienists, Preventive assistants

3) Facility Services

  • Cleaning: Regular cleaning, specialist cleaning
  • Security: Physical security, public and government security

4) Industry

  • Production: Industrial production, food industry

Meet the 'Gloovies'

Gloovy was founded by Matz van Noesel and Thijs Groenen, two entrepreneurs with a shared drive: making sustainability and innovation accessible in a market that has been stagnant for years. The world of disposable gloves is traditional, conservative and mainly focused on mass and low costs - often at the expense of the environment and future-proofing.

Gloovy wants to do things differently. The company develops high-quality gloves and actively focuses on circular solutions. Used gloves are recompounded so that they can be reused. In this way, waste becomes raw material again - and a product that would normally be thrown away immediately gets a second life.

OUR JOURNEY: HOW IT ALL BEGAN

From an idea at the kitchen table, to four further developed versions of our gloves, to a full national rollout....

This collage shows how Gloovy has grown step by step into a circular brand with impact.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Gloovy and conventional gloves?

Conventional (nitrile) gloves are harmful to the environment due to the chemical production process and the fact that they are not recyclable. Gloovy offers an alternative that is produced more sustainably, resulting in a significantly lower CO₂ footprint.

We are also able – unlike conventional gloves – to recycle our gloves after use into a new raw material, suitable for the production of new products.

Why are gloves an urgent environmental problem?

Several studies have shown that non-sterile disposable gloves are among the most polluting consumables in sectors such as healthcare, cleaning and food processing. The global use of gloves continues to increase annually, making this product type a growing environmental problem.

How much CO₂ and water is saved?

Thanks to our efficient production process and the use of more sustainable raw materials, up to 50% CO₂ emissions are saved per glove compared to a conventional nitrile glove.

In addition, production takes place without water consumption, resulting in a saving of approximately 50 liters of water per box of 100 gloves .

When our upcycling collection service is also used, the total CO₂ reduction increases to approximately 70% .

How is the CO₂ saving calculated?

To determine our climate impact, we had an independent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) carried out by auditing agency ClimatePartner . In this study, the entire life cycle of our gloves was compared with that of the most commonly used conventional variant: nitrile.

Are the Gloovy gloves recyclable?

Yes. Our gloves are collected after use and processed through upcycling into new raw materials, suitable for the production of new products. This is unique in the world and thus Gloovy is a forerunner in the market.

Does Gloovy offer a collection solution?

Yes. Per sector or end user we offer customized closed-loop systems with various collection methods. If you are interested or have questions about this, please contact us via info@gloovyecogloves.nl .

What is the packaging unit?

Each outer carton contains 10 dispenser boxes of 100 gloves . The compact packaging design allows us to transport twice as many gloves per pallet , halving transport-related CO₂ emissions.

Are the gloves certified?

Yes, our gloves are certified according to the following standards:

(EU) 2017/745 (MDR Cat. I)
(EU) 2016/425 (PPE Cat. III)
EN 455-1/2/3/4
EN 1186-3
EN 374-1/2/5
EN 21420:2020

How can I become a customer?

Please contact us at info@gloovyecogloves.nl for a quote, samples or more information about our collection service.

Interested?

Please feel free to contact us!