COATS®

COATS® - Colloidal Oatmeal System

COATS® is an acronym for Colloidal Oatmeal System. It is a patented glove coating technology which contains a clinically proven skin protectant.

Why COATS®

Manufactured using a PATENTED glove coating technology

Made from 100% ALL NATURAL colloidal oatmeal, an FDA-recognised skin protectant

CLINICALLY-PROVEN to act as a skin protectant and repair damaged skin

CERTIFIED GLUTEN-FREE glove that is safe for individuals with Coeliac Disease or gluten sensitivities

Technology

Oatmeal has been used for centuries as a soothing agent to relieve itch and irritation associated with various dry skin conditions. In June 2003, colloidal oatmeal has gained the FDA approval to be used as a skin protectant. Realising the unique benefits of colloidal oatmeal, HARTALEGA was able to combine this knowledge with its innovative glove making technology to offer COATS® – the revolutionary glove that goes beyond protection.

Efficacy of COATS® Gloves

Improvement in Skin Hydration COATS® gloves demonstrated a 4-fold increase in skin hydration improvement compared to non-coated nitrile gloves, with a remarkable 106.1% improvement from baseline.

Reduction in Water Evaporation COATS® gloves showed a 11.9% reduction in water evaporation as opposed to 6.1% increase in water evaporation observed in non-coated nitrile gloves. The higher the water loss, the greater the likelihood for skin damage.

Efficacy of Colloidal Oatmeal

Colloidal oatmeal has a long history of beneficial use in dermatology. It is a natural product that has an excellent safety record and has demonstrated efficacy for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, drug-induced rash and other conditions.

Dermatological Benefits

Great protection for sensitive skin: Colloidal oatmeal has been used for decades to soothe and ameliorate atopic dermatitis and other pruritic and/or xerotic dermatoses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also suggests that colloidal oatmeal baths could help relieve itching in cases of shingles (Herpes Zoster). Colloidal oatmeal's properties are truly beneficial for glove users, in particular, the healthcare workers as according to a study in the British Journal of Dermatology published in July 2017, they are more likely to get hand eczema than the general population.

Soothing properties: Colloidal oatmeal is the key to soothing sensitive skin, especially effective towards itches and irritations. Colloidal oatmeal binds to your skin and locks in moisture, giving your skin a chance to rehydrate. It also helps balance your skin's natural pH levels.

Anti-inflammatory properties: In June 2003, colloidal oatmeal has gained the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to be used as a skin protectant. Colloidal oatmeal has a long history of beneficial use in dermatology. Oatmeal possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and its administration is effective on a variety of dermatologic inflammatory diseases.

Moisturising properties: Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. However, frequent hand washing removes protective lipids from the skin barrier and as a result, the skin becomes less pliable and more prone to cracks and fissures. The high concentration of starches and beta-glucan in oats are factors leading to the protective and water-holding functions of oat. Colloidal oatmeal creates a film on top of the skin's surface, which enable reduction of Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) while preventing irritants from penetrating the skin.

Barrier-repair properties: The finely grounded texture of Colloidal Oatmeal lets the molecules form a thin skin-like protective layer over the skin barrier that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Extracts of colloidal oatmeal were found to induce the expression of genes related to epidermal differentiation, tight junctions and lipid regulation in skin, and provide pH-buffering capacity. Colloidal oatmeal boosted the expression of multiple target genes related to skin barrier in an in vitro model of atopic dermatitis.

Market Segments

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Food
• Life Sciences

Features

Market Segment: Healthcare

Type: Examination

Cuff Length: Standard

Sterile: No

Colour: Dawn blue, Lemon Green, White

AQL: 1.5

Regulatory Compliance: Nitrile Powder Free: FDA 510(k), ROHS Directive 2002/95/EC, EU 2016/425, REACH, EU 10/2011, EC 1935/2004, MDR 2017/745 Latex Powder Free: FDA 510(k), REACH, ROHS Directive 2002/95/EC, EU 10/2011, EC 1935/2004, MDR 2017/745

Standards: Nitrile Powder Free: ASTM D6319, ASTM D6124, ASTM D5151, ASTM F1671, ASTM D6978, EN 455 part 1, 2 & 3, EN 1186, EN 13130, CEN/TS 14234, EN 420, EN ISO 374-1, EN 16523-1, EN ISO part 2, 4 & 5, ISO 10993 part 5, 10, 11 & 23 Latex Powder Free: ASTM D5151, ASTM D6124, ASTM D3578, ASTM D5712, EN ISO 374-1 (Type B), EN 16523-1, EN ISO part 2, 4 & 5, EN 420, EN 455 part 1, 2, 3 & 4, EN 1186, EN 13130, CEN/TS 14234, ISO 10993 part 5, 10, 11 & 23

Classification: Nitrile Powder Free: Class I (FDA), Class I (MDR 2017/745), Category 3 (BfR XXI), Category III (PPER 2016/425) Latex Powder Free: Class I (FDA), Class I (MDR 2017/745), Category 3 (BfR XXI), Category III (PPER 2016/425)