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Glove Industry Gets Hit with an Unexpected Gas Price Increase. Again.

September 26, 2019

Gas Malaysia Berhad announced a surprise increase in natural gas prices, with only a three-day notice. The natural gas price hike increased from RM 32.38 to RM 34.12 per MMBtu, equivalent to a 5.4% increase for Tariff Category F, which is the tariff category glove manufacturers are subject to. This tariff is higher than the base tariff at RM 32.74 per MMBtu as announced in the road map in December 2016.

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YTY Introduces Chemicool (Fentanyl-Resistant) 4.0g — The World’s Lowest-Weight CDC-Compliant Fentanyl-Resistant Nitrile Exam Glove

September 13, 2018

YTY has introduced yet another world first: Chemicool™ (Fentanyl-Resistant), the world’s lowest-weight Fentanyl-resistant Nitrile Exam Glove. Offered at a 4.0g weight, Chemicool™ (Fentanyl-Resistant) is an incredibly cost-effective solution that meets the CDC guidelines for hand-protection against dangerous synthetic opioids. In addition, the low weight allows for increased dexterity for critical EMS tasks.

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YTY Launches Another World-First: Freedom IV — A Low-Weight Accelerator-Free Nitrile Exam Glove with ASTM & EN Compliance

August 29, 2018

YTY is pleased to launch another world first: Freedom IV™, the industry’s lowest-weight Accelerator-Free Nitrile Examination glove that is compliant with both US ASTM and European EN regulatory requirements. As such, Freedom IV™ will be able to offer a “Low Dermatitis Potential” labeling claim, as supported by clinical testing. Given the unique formulation used to manufacture it, Freedom IV™ is also sulphur-free.

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YTY Launches Skinz — The World’s First Low-Weight 2.5g Medical-Grade Nitrile Examination Glove

August 29, 2018

YTY has launched Skinz™, a revolutionary new product which, at 2.5 grams, is the lowest weight, medical-grade Examination Glove in the world! In creating Skinz™, YTY set out to engineer a single-use Nitrile Examination Glove with prudent barrier protection, stand-out levels of comfort and fit, and exceptional physical properties. Donning this truly revolutionary glove feels like you have put on a second skin — it is that amazing!

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YTY Receives MDSAP Accreditation

July 30, 2018

YTY Group is pleased to announce that it has recently been granted the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification by governing body TÜV SÜD, Germany. This makes YTY as the first glove manufacturer within the industry to be audited against the MDSAP standard and to attain the MDSAP certification. The MDSAP standard is expected to become the primary healthcare framework that regulatory agencies in advanced countries will look to align and build-upon.

Read More »

Glove Industry Gets Hit with an Unexpected Gas Price Increase. Again.

Gas Malaysia Berhad announced a surprise increase in natural gas prices, with only a three-day notice. The natural gas price hike increased from RM 32.38 to RM 34.12 per MMBtu, equivalent to a 5.4% increase for Tariff Category F, which is the tariff category glove manufacturers are subject to. This tariff is higher than the base tariff at RM 32.74 per MMBtu as announced in the road map in December 2016.

Read More »
September 26, 2019

YTY Introduces Chemicool (Fentanyl-Resistant) 4.0g — The World’s Lowest-Weight CDC-Compliant Fentanyl-Resistant Nitrile Exam Glove

YTY has introduced yet another world first: Chemicool™ (Fentanyl-Resistant), the world’s lowest-weight Fentanyl-resistant Nitrile Exam Glove. Offered at a 4.0g weight, Chemicool™ (Fentanyl-Resistant) is an incredibly cost-effective solution that meets the CDC guidelines for hand-protection against dangerous synthetic opioids. In addition, the low weight allows for increased dexterity for critical EMS tasks.

Read More »
September 13, 2018

YTY Launches Another World-First: Freedom IV — A Low-Weight Accelerator-Free Nitrile Exam Glove with ASTM & EN Compliance

YTY is pleased to launch another world first: Freedom IV™, the industry’s lowest-weight Accelerator-Free Nitrile Examination glove that is compliant with both US ASTM and European EN regulatory requirements. As such, Freedom IV™ will be able to offer a “Low Dermatitis Potential” labeling claim, as supported by clinical testing. Given the unique formulation used to manufacture it, Freedom IV™ is also sulphur-free.

Read More »
August 29, 2018

YTY Launches Skinz — The World’s First Low-Weight 2.5g Medical-Grade Nitrile Examination Glove

YTY has launched Skinz™, a revolutionary new product which, at 2.5 grams, is the lowest weight, medical-grade Examination Glove in the world! In creating Skinz™, YTY set out to engineer a single-use Nitrile Examination Glove with prudent barrier protection, stand-out levels of comfort and fit, and exceptional physical properties. Donning this truly revolutionary glove feels like you have put on a second skin — it is that amazing!

Read More »
August 29, 2018

YTY Receives MDSAP Accreditation

YTY Group is pleased to announce that it has recently been granted the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification by governing body TÜV SÜD, Germany. This makes YTY as the first glove manufacturer within the industry to be audited against the MDSAP standard and to attain the MDSAP certification. The MDSAP standard is expected to become the primary healthcare framework that regulatory agencies in advanced countries will look to align and build-upon.

Read More »
July 30, 2018
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