Since 1979

About Us

Our journey began in Bursa in 1979 as Elsan Ticaret and continues today with the production of work gloves, aprons and sleeves.

History

Elsan Eldiven since 1979

Our company started its activities in 1979 in ELSAN TICARET in Gazcılar Street Beysel Office Block. In 1986, we continued our development in Ulu Çarşı in our own stores. Our company, which has produced the industrial work gloves and work smocks in accordance with the standard norms and has adopted the principle of being the best, has maintained its development and continued its activities in our new building since 1996.

In 1998, the company started to produce chemical gloves by importing coating machines from abroad. Our company, which has a great experience in the production of work gloves and work smocks, started the production of work gloves (leather-cloth), smocks, arm-bands and chemical gloves for OYAK RENAULT, OTOSAN, OTOYOL, TOFAŞ, KARSAN, TOYOTA, HYUNDAI, COŞKUNÖZ companies; and it has continued business by serving the whole production sector which works in the agricultural sector as well as in the automotive sector, and construction sector.

In 2000, the natural gas unit was put into operation and a great improvement was shown in meeting the company's heat energy need. As of 2003, our exports has become definite with FRANCE.

Our company, which maintaines its success through the improvements of automotive sector and all other sectors in Turkey, aims to take further customer satisfaction with applying the qualiy assurance system.

Elsan Eldiven A.Ş., which has brought its organisational structure to the level of a joint-stock company, continues its production and marketing activities at its facility in Bursa.

Close-up representing yarn and needles on a knitting machine
Representative image

Milestones

  1. 1979

    Started operating as Elsan Ticaret at Beysel Office Block, Gazcılar Street, Bursa.

  2. 1986

    Continued its development in its own stores at Ulu Çarşı.

  3. 1996

    Moved its operations to a new building.

  4. 1998

    Started chemical glove production with coating machines imported from abroad.

  5. 2000

    Natural gas unit put into operation.

  6. 2003

    Exports to France became established.

Our Vision

Our vision is to continue to be a solution partner in the hand and arm protectors market of our customers as the desired name of occupational safety sector with our production power and quality.

Our Mission

  • To maximize customer satisfaction by keeping the quality of our production, facility and service quality high
  • To be aware of the nature and the natural resources we consume, and to produce our goods depending on this ecological cycle, respecting the nature and the environment.
  • By constantly improving ourselves with our expert team, finding suitable solutions for all business lines, to meet the demands of all our customers regardless of any degree og difficulty and to propose the right personal protectors to prevent occupational accidents

Our Quality Policy

  • To continue to produce according to European standards as Elsan Eldiven
  • To fulfill the requirements of our ISO 9001 quality certificate and continuously improve
  • To make our production policy focused on customer satisfaction
  • To continuously follow and meet the demands of our customers
  • To continue to be an open-minded continuously growing manufacturer by followin the international competition conditions and developing technology closely and prioritizing the quality

Production

Nitrile coating production stages

  1. 1

    Gloves are placed on Elsan porcelain moulds shaped to the hand.

  2. 2

    The gloves on the moulds are coated with nitrile automatically (the process is repeated twice).

  3. 3

    Excess coating is drained off to obtain a smooth, even surface.

  4. 4

    The gloves enter a small, open, ventilated oven and are warmed.

  5. 5

    The gloves are cured in a large closed oven.

  6. 6

    Drying.

  7. 7

    Finishing in the packing department: tagging or labelling.

  8. 8

    Final inspection and packing.

Source: Elsan product catalogue (2018–2019), p. 80.

Materials

Lycra
Fine, silky handle. Adds softness and elasticity to the knit.
Polyester
Its structure delays abrasion and wear, so it does not hold dirt; longer-lasting than natural fibres.
Acrylic
A synthetic, wool-like fibre. Resistant to tearing, oil and chemicals.
Nylon
Abrasion-resistant synthetic yarn providing heat insulation up to 100 °C.
Kevlar
High cut resistance and heat insulation; very resistant to wear and abrasion. Developed by DuPont in 1965.
Dyneema
Long-lasting yarn resistant to abrasion and cutting, protecting against mechanical risks.
Polyamide
A flexible synthetic fibre resistant to wear.
Dinamo
A staple fibre resistant to abrasion and tearing.
Leather
Grain leather resists burning and high heat. Split leather is natural and breathable; flexible and comfortable, resistant to tearing and friction.

Source: Elsan product catalogue (2018–2019), p. 80.

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