HANDGARDS INC. manufactures and distributes foodservice plastic disposables for the foodservice industry in North America. It offers poly, vinyl, synthetic, latex, nitrile, and cut resistant gloves; bags, such as food storage, pre-portioning, re-closable, specialty bags, as well as pan liners; bamboo, wood, and plastic expendables, as well as disposable wipes and towels; services apparel, such as aprons, headwear and facewear, and bibs; and accessories, including wire glove dispenser holders and wire saddle pack holders. The company supplies products to schools, prisons, colleges, hospitals, and institutional feeders. It markets its products through hair care product manufacturers, department stores, and mail order houses, as well as veterinary, laboratory, physicians, and safety supply houses. The company also markets its products through its sales force. HANDGARDS INC. was formerly known as Plasticsmith and changed its name to HANDGARDS INC. in 1966. The company was founded in 1959 and is based in El Paso, Texas.