Ansell has a rich history dating back to its origins as the Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company of Australasia Ltd in 1899. Initially focused on the production of automobile tires, the company diversified into various rubber products over the years. Ansell Rubber became particularly notable for its innovation in producing a range of rubber goods, including gas masks and weather balloons. Company one of its most significant contributions to the medical field was the development of the first mass-produced disposable latex gloves.