About Dipped Products PLC (DPL)
Dipped Products PLC (DPL) is a Sri Lanka-based global leader in protective hand-wear, serving approximately 5% of the global demand for natural and synthetic-latex based gloves [citation:1]. Founded in 1976, the company is a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, one of Sri Lanka's largest diversified conglomerates, and is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange [citation:1][citation:6]. DPL accounts for around 30% of Sri Lanka's total export earnings from rubber gloves [citation:1].
DPL manufactures over 300 variants of supported and unsupported household, industrial, medical, and value-added gloves, with products sold in over 70 countries worldwide [citation:1][citation:15]. The company's product range includes unsupported gloves, supported gloves, disposable gloves, mechanic gloves, electrician gloves, and industrial sleeves, under brands including Palmrite, DPL Occupational, DPL Palm-Pro, and LINEPRO [citation:15].
The LINEPRO series provides electrical insulating gloves rated from Class 00 to Class 4 for protection against electrical shock and arc flash [citation:16]. DPL also produces chemical-resistant gloves (such as Interface Neo), cut-resistant gloves, and heat-resistant gloves compliant with EN 407 standards [citation:11][citation:7].
DPL operates manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka and Thailand, employing over 1,500 people in its glove manufacturing operations [citation:1]. The company acquired Hi-Care Thai Gloves Co. Ltd. in 2025 to expand its regional footprint [citation:6]. DPL's products meet international standards including CE, EN 60903, ASTM D120, EN 388, EN 374, and EN 407 [citation:2][citation:11][citation:7].