Introduction
Flocked rubber gloves—lined with soft cotton fibers—combine the protective attributes of rubber with the comfort and absorbency of natural fibers. Guangzhou Red Sunshine Co., Ltd. employs a leading process to manufacture high-quality flocked gloves with superior inner lining adhesion, softness, and durability. Here, we outline the production process and its main advantages.
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Production Process of Flocked Rubber Gloves
1. Preparation of Cotton Flock Mixture
Cotton flock, water, and a wetting agent are mixed and thoroughly dispersed for 2–3 hours, forming a homogenous cotton flock solution. Cotton flock length is precisely controlled at 0.2–0.4 mm to ensure even distribution and optimal comfort.
2. Preparation of Thickening Solution
A thickener—such as carboxymethyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, or polyacrylamide—is dissolved in water to create a thickening solution.
3. Formation of Cotton Flock Thickening Gel
The cotton flock solution is mixed into the thickening solution and dispersed evenly, resulting in a cotton flock thickening gel with stable viscosity and distribution.
4. Preparation of Colored Latex Compound
To achieve the desired glove color, a titanium dioxide (TiO₂) water dispersion (containing 40–50% TiO₂) is mixed into vulcanized latex (natural, polychloroprene, or nitrile), ensuring enhanced opacity and color uniformity.
5. Blending the Cotton Flock Gel with Latex Compound
The cotton flock thickening gel is incorporated into the latex mixture, and dispersed thoroughly to form the flocked latex compound, ready for glove production.
6. Glove Molding Process
- a. Base Layer Formation:
Clean ceramic hand molds are dipped in the latex compound to form the base rubber layer.
- b. Coagulation:
The gloves are dipped in a coagulant (such as calcium chloride or calcium nitrate) and dried, ensuring the latex sets firmly on the mold.
- c. Flocking Layer Application:
The dried glove molds are dipped into the cotton flock compound, allowing the inner surface to be coated with cotton flock.
- d. Beading/Cuff Forming:
The cuffs are rolled to enhance strength and comfort.
- e. Secondary Drying:
Gloves are dried again for final adhesion and layer curing.
- f. Water Bath & Demolding:
Gloves are rinsed with water at 60–90°C, then stripped from the molds.
7. Post-Processing
- Chlorination:
Gloves undergo a chlorine treatment in a solution of 1% hydrochloric acid and 3% sodium hypochlorite, reducing surface tackiness and improving donning.
- Water Vulcanization & Final Drying:
Gloves are vulcanized in water and thoroughly dried, yielding the finished product with optimal elasticity, comfort, and durability.
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Why Guangzhou Red Sunshine?
With over 20 years’ OEM/ODM experience, internationally certified production, low minimum order quantities, and expertise in custom glove design, Red Sunshine is the trusted partner for brands, retailers, and large-scale buyers worldwide.
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Contact us today to sample our latest flocked lined glove products, or to discuss how we can support your private label B2B glove business.
Post time: Jul-10-2025