Guayule Blog

It’s the first day of the 11th Annual International Latex Conference in Ohio where everything from synthetic latex blends concerns to the global outlook of natural rubber latex will be discussed. Some questions attendees can expect to be answered:  

Could the growth of guayule production in the U.S. lead to the re-vitalization of the latex [...]

Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers’ Association expects the price of latex examination gloves to increase sharply from US$7 to US$9 with certain types of gloves even higher. Increase in manufacturing costs, fuel prices, packaging and electricity are all contributing factors. Article reported by The Edge Daily. Now should I ask if we need a U.S. source for [...]

Latex Allergy Links is an excellent resource for people who want to read the latest on latex allergy. The site includes everything from safety and health information to the latest labeling requirements for products using latex. Another site recently stumbled upon is a UK latex allergy support group called LATEX AWARE. Both these sites contain [...]

LiveScience.com created a Top 10 list of most disruptive technologies placing rubber 7th on the list. Other items that made the cut: magnetic strip card, gun powder, iron smelting, X-rays, microprocessor, electricity, nuclear fission, flight and, of course, the Internet.

This past Tuesday, the 24th, government, trade associations and medical industry vice presidents wrapped up discussions at the Future Medical Forum in Tampa, Florida. The forum explored today’s technologies and innovations and their impact on the future of the industry. Dr. Katrina Cornish, leading scientific expert and internationally recognized as a principal authority on guayule [...]