Where the Milkers brand began…

Launched in 2010, Ebony black nitrile gloves quickly became popular with Dairy Farmers due to their performance, durability and comfort. After in depth consultation with dairy farmers, extensive on-farm product trials and independent laboratory testing completed, the design and performance of Ebony gloves was significantly enhanced to exceed the unique requirements of the dairy sector.

Two new products were produced: Glove Plus Milkers and Glove Plus Milkers 300 Long Cuff.
 
To this day, Ebony brand nitrile gloves remain unchanged from their original specification and continue to be widely used outside of the dairy sector.

​2013

In January 2013 Glove Plus Milkers and Glove Plus Milkers 300 Long Cuff black nitrile gloves were launched. The response from dairy professionals was immediate and unanimous – Milkers are the best gloves in the market!

​2014

Our “Protecting you and your herd” advertising campaign was carried out in France, Ireland and the United Kingdom with over 22,000 dairy farms in the UK and Ireland alone receiving a free sample of Milkers gloves.

​2015

At the request of our customers, Glove Plus Milkers sizing was extended to include size XX. Large (size 11). 

​Packaging changes were made to streamline content and provide more product performance information for the glove user on the base of every dispenser box of Milkers.

​2017

Continued expansion of the brand across Europe ensures more Dairy Famers than ever are enjoying the benefits of Milkers gloves.

​2018

Regulatory changes require the inclusion of additional product performance information and single size labelling to be added to disposable glove packaging. Milkers packaging changed - the glove inside the box did not and continues to remain unchanged from our original specification launched in 2012.

​Our range extension programme continues with Glove Plus Milkers 300 Long Cuff gloves now also available in size XX. Large (size 11).

​2019

More Dairy Farmers than ever are using Milkers! Milkers and Milkers 300 are now widely available in Denmark, Germany, Poland and Romania.

​2020 - 2021

June 2020 – November 2021
 
Production capacity issues, ocean freight issues and record-breaking price increases in raw materials caused by the Covid-19 pandemic led to reduced availability of Milkers to Dairy Farmers.
 
Full production of Milkers & Milkers 300 recommenced in November 2021.

2022

​January
 
Milkers are back on store shelves and once again available to customers in the EU, UK and beyond.

​June
 
Glove Plus Milkers & Glove Plus Milkers 300 are now available to Dairy Farmers direct from Barber Healthcare Ltd.

​Call 01642 214690 or email sales@barberhealthcare.com to find out more.​

​August
 
We have moved! As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our environmental impact, our UK offices were moved from Leyburn, North Yorkshire to Teesport, Middlesbrough. 
 
Our warehouse is located just 4 miles from the quay.

​What’s next for the
​Milkers brand?

Watch this space and be amongst the first to find out!