Work Gloves

Work gloves protect the hands from cuts, impacts, abrasion and oils, depending on the risk of the task. The collection has cotton gloves for light work, oil-resistant gloves for greasy parts and impact-resistant gloves with back-of-hand protection for demolition. Choose the model according to the main risk of the job, not just for comfort.

Protective gloves are PPE (personal protective equipment), regulated by Regulation (EU) 2016/425. For mechanical risks the marking gives the performance according to the EN 388 standard, which measures abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance. Check the cut resistance level on the marking, which in recent versions of the standard is shown with letters from A to F.

The material of the palm and fingers, such as nitrile, PU or cotton, cut resistance, grip and fit all matter. Nitrile resists oils and greases well, while PU gives more sensitivity in the grip. The collection has nitrile gloves, such as the U-Power STONE nitrile work gloves, and gloves with a PU palm, such as the Portwest LR cut-resistant glove with PU palm.

For sheet metal and parts with sharp edges you need cut-resistant gloves, such as the HYFLEX 11-842 work gloves Neri or the Portwest LR cut-resistant glove with PU palm. For mechanical work, with oils and cutting fluids, an oil-resistant glove is best. Choose a cut level consistent with the type of edge and check that the glove does not limit your grip.

For demolition you need impact-resistant gloves with back-of-hand protection, such as the Makita models in the collection, and a grip that holds even with sweaty hands. The glove must fit snugly so as not to lose feel with the tool. Check that the protection is not so rigid that it prevents you from gripping the sledgehammer or hammer properly.

Choose the right size: a glove that is too loose can catch in a machine, one that is too tight tires the hand. Do not use gloves with frayed threads or holes, and replace them when the grip wears out. Do not wear gloves near moving parts, such as drills or saws, if the glove could drag the hand in.

To handle clean parts without leaving marks, cotton gloves for light work are used, even though they are not PPE (personal protective equipment). For work with a mechanical risk, the glove must be chosen with EN 388 marking. For electronic components, ESD or antistatic gloves are used, such as the HYFLEX 11-819 ESD work gloves Neri.