Halyard : What protective equipment for critical environments?

Halyard is a global benchmark in infection prevention and protective equipment for critical environments. Renowned for its nitrile gloves, the brand brings hospital-grade standards into the laboratory: barrier performance, industrial consistency and compliance with European standards. Its solutions support day-to-day R&D, quality control and production across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage and chemical sectors, with a clear goal: to safeguard precise tasks without compromising ergonomics. Dutscher supplies a validated, reliable, traceable and ready to use selection.

Medical-grade expertise, dedicated to protection

Halyard grew out of the Kimberly-Clark Health Care heritage and, in 2014, formalised its identity to focus on infection prevention and personal protective equipment (PPE). In 2018, its Surgical & Infection Prevention business joined Owens & Minor: the brand became O&M Halyard and accelerated its international growth. This journey has forged a culture of high standards: industrial expertise in nitrile gloves, innovation in masks and gowns, and a quality discipline shaped by medical device regulations. Across Europe, Halyard offers ranges compliant with EN standards and the MDR, with one constant: reliability, security of supply, and comfort at the bench. In the laboratory as in the hospital, protection remains its purpose.

Expertise and areas of specialisation

At the heart of Halyard’s portfolio, nitrile gloves for the laboratory combine chemical resistance, tactility and long-wear durability. Iconic lines such as PURPLE NITRILE* and LAVENDER* Nitrile are tested against cytotoxic agents (ASTM D6978) and meet EN 374 (chemical risks/micro-organisms) and EN 455 (medical devices). Latex-free and powder-free, they cut allergy risk while delivering a precise grip thanks to textured fingertips and thickness options suited to delicate work, extended runs or double-gloving. Halyard also offers two cleanroom glove ranges, HG3 and HG5, in sterile and non-sterile versions, highly comfortable and compliant with the requirements of controlled environments.

On respiratory and face protection, Halyard masks (including FLUIDSHIELD*) bring hospital-grade standards into the lab: high filtration efficiency, easy breathing and splash resistance, with levels conforming to EN 14683 (Type II and IIR depending on the model). Protective gowns and coats round out protection for splash zones and sample preparation, with barrier performance aligned to PPE frameworks (EU Regulation 2016/425, Category III).

Why Halyard? For manufacturing consistency and traceability: complete technical files, CE marking under MDR 2017/745 where applicable, an ISO 13485 quality system and batch-by-batch checks. R&D, quality control, pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories find a rare balance between protection, ergonomics and availability. The brand also commits to tangible CSR progress: reduced natural rubber latex, powder-free products, material optimisation and initiatives to cut packaging waste — without compromising safety. Halyard also maintains end-to-end control of its supply chain, owns and operates its own plants, and its European warehouse ensures steady availability of its products.

Halyard products supplied by Dutscher

Frequently asked questions about the Halyard brand

Do Halyard gloves contain natural rubber latex?
Most laboratory lines are made of nitrile, latex-free and powder-free, to minimise allergy risks and ensure consistent barrier protection.

Are Halyard gloves compatible with cytotoxic drugs?
Yes, certain ranges (e.g. PURPLE NITRILE*) are tested to ASTM D6978. Always check the chemical compatibility chart for each substance.

Which standards do Halyard gloves meet for laboratory use?
Depending on the model: EN 374 (chemicals/microorganisms), EN 455 (medical device), and compliance with PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, Cat. III. CE marking and batch traceability.

Where are the products manufactured and how is quality ensured?
Manufactured at ISO 13485–certified sites, with reinforced quality controls and comprehensive technical documentation for each catalogue reference supplied.

Does Halyard have CSR commitments?
Yes: reduced use of natural rubber latex, powder-free products, material-use optimisation and initiatives to reduce packaging waste, without compromising safety.