Union City, CA – July 16, 2024 – SW Sustainability Solutions, Inc. has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for Exam Gloves with Premier Inc. Effective July 1, 2024, this agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for SW’s innovative exam gloves.
SW Sustainability Solutions, Inc. has been recognized with a Breakthrough Technology designation from Premier for its exam gloves. This designation is awarded to innovations that offer a major advantage in terms of patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational excellence.
“We are honored to be recognized by Premier for our commitment to innovation and sustainability in hand protection,” said Belle Chou, President of SW Sustainability Solutions Inc. “Our breakthrough technologies, such as EcoTek® Sustainable Technology, pH Natural® 5.5 Technology, and EnerGel® Hand Conditioning Technology, are designed to enhance the safety, comfort, and overall experience for healthcare professionals while also addressing environmental concerns.”
Product Information
SW’s exam gloves incorporate several technologies to benefit clinicians and patients:
| SW Technology Differentiators | Benefit to Clinicians and Patients |
|---|---|
| EcoTek® Sustainable Technology | Reduces landfill waste by 92.6% in only 2.5 years.¹ |
| EcoTek® Sustainable Technology | Reduces the release of greenhouse gas emissions during incineration (i.e., Sulfur Dioxide SO₂ -81%.) ² |
| EnerGel® Hand Conditioning Technology | Clinically proven to hydrate and soothe skin with the patented technology under US9993416B1- Hydrating elastomeric flexible article with natural bioactives and manufacturing method.³ |
| pH Natural® 5.5 Technology | Actively manages the skin’s natural pH balance to discourage microbial growth.⁴ |
| Low Dermatitis Potential (LDP) | FDA approved claim that gloves were clinically tested and have a reduced potential to cause skin irritation.⁵ |
| Chemotherapy drugs and chemical permeation | Tested using ASTM D6978 – Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs. Breakthrough time (BTT)>240 minutes. |
| Flat Stacked Dispensing | Reduces glove waste. |