About us

Raphael Reifeltshammer

In 2020, founder Raphael Reifeltshammer was particularly struck by the many people
people who, at the beginning of the pandemic, wore plastic gloves or even gardening gloves from the
or even in the fitness studios wore plastic gloves or even gardening gloves from the
from the DIY store. Through intensive research into functional textile treatments
and with the vision of replacing disposable gloves and reducing the associated plastic waste
and reduce the associated plastic waste, Raphael founded SUSTA Sustainable Merchandise
Handels GmbH - the cornerstone for the development of ElephantSkin gloves.

Raphael Reifeltshammer
CEO & Founder
Mobile: +43 676 78 24 753
E-Mail: [email protected]

"Investing in new sustainable habits is not a cost, it is a necessity. We can't change the past, but we are all responsible for the future." Raphael Reifeltshammer, CEO & Founder - ElephantSkin

Mario Greis

As Chief Product Officer, Mario is responsible for the entire product portfolio, from the idea to the market launch.
market launch. Coming from the "other side", he brings over 10 years of
know-how from the glove market, which is particularly evident in the areas of purchasing & production and
production and product & quality management. Together with
Raphael in the management, he is driven by the vision of developing sustainable and innovative
product alternatives and thus to revolutionize the global glove market.
revolutionize the global glove market.

Mario Greis
CPO & General Manager
Mobile: +49 151 50052869
E-Mail: [email protected]

"At ElephantSkin, we attach great importance to using sustainable and locally sourced raw materials in our production to conserve resources as much as possible. Instead of hundreds of variants of disposable gloves, we have deliberately kept our range lean in order to be as efficient as possible and to make it as easy as possible for users to switch to our reusable solution. All our products are equipped with a special anti-microbial technology, are washable & reusable, breathable & skin-friendly and suitable for direct contact with food. In addition to product development, our expertise also includes process analysis of existing organizations, implementation of our products and the creation of customer-specific hygiene plans - we do not sell a product, but offer a 360-degree concept and see ourselves as part of a global solution to combat unnecessary plastic waste." Mario Greis, CPO & General Manager - ElephantSkin

Our team

Our team consists of young and dynamic employees with an impressive combined total of over 50 years of professional experience in the glove market. We are proud that our strong management and investor board consists of renowned personalities from business and politics who share our vision and support us in its realization. This background enables us not only to draw on first-class resources, but also to create a solid foundation for sustainable growth and successful development.

We are more than just a manufacturer of reusable gloves. We are a team full of passion, ushering in a new era in the glove market with a unique combination of industry-specific experience and innovative spirit. This experience, coupled with our agility, allows us to adapt quickly and flexibly to the individual needs of our customers.

Comprehensive and individual services

We always want to offer our customers the best and provide them with comprehensive support along the way. By holistic, we also mean first-class service and partnership-based cooperation with our customers. This includes the creation of customized washing concepts, the adaptation of HACCP concepts and hygiene guidelines to our solutions, as well as comprehensive support for the implementation of our innovative reusable solution.
From product training to test runs, we're with you every step of the way to ensure you get the best out of our products. Our ultimate goal is to offer sustainable, high-quality and legally compliant products. We place great importance on agile and ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management, which underpins our products and services.
Our products are manufactured using only the highest quality and most sustainable materials to ensure the best possible product quality. All products are regularly tested for conformity by accredited test institutes. When selecting our suppliers, we ensure that the highest standards are also met. In addition to ISO 9001:2015 to ensure quality management along the entire supply chain, this also includes the environmental standard ISO 14001:2015 and compliant social standards in accordance with the BSCI or SA 8000 regulations.