 | Best Work Gloves 202413 July 2023 | Alex Across the UK, millions of people every day depend on work gloves to ensure that their hands are protected during their shifts. From plumbers and plasterers, to builders and bakers, there are a huge range of professions that rely on safety gloves. With so many different types of gloves available, it can be difficult to know which are the best for your needs. Our product experts here at SafetyGloves.co.uk have trawled through the best brands to bring you this guide on the Best Work Gloves 2024, with a wide selection to help you find the perfect pair. What's Covered in This Guide?While there are many different types of work gloves to choose from, we will focus on the following key areas:
Best Waterproof Work GlovesOur Winner: Portwest AP80 Liquid Pro Latex Foam Waterproof Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Waterproof and warm design keeps hands dry and comfy Perfect For... ✔ Plumbing and other wet work Not the Best For... ✘ Cut protection (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: When you're working with water, the last thing that you want to happen is for your grip to go. The Portwest AP80 Liquid Pro Gloves not only ensure that you can keep a firm hold on whatever your handling, but also keep your hands dry and comfortable at the same time. Customer's Verdict: "After trialing [sic] many different gloves that give waterproof protection and work-ability. Myself and the workforce found these gloves to be the best in both use and cost." Sat ★★★★★ Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Waterproof Gloves Best Heat-Resistant Work GlovesOur Winner: Delta Plus Aton VV731 Knitted Polycotton Outdoor Work Safety Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Suitable for handling up to 250°C materials Perfect For... ✔ Any work including handling hot materials Not the Best For... ✘ Welding (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: With a lot of heat-resistant gloves, their protection comes at a high price. One of the reasons that we love the Delta Plus Aton Safety Gloves is that they provide a great level of protection at a price that every business can afford. They also have the added benefit of being suitable for cold handling too. Customer's Verdict: "I was looking for proper heat resistant gloves to use with my hair curling iron, as everything advertised elsewhere was basically just a cheap pair of winter gloves for an extortionate price... I can touch the curling iron and not feel a thing, so I feel very safe now styling my hair... Overall I'm very pleased with these and feel I've got more than my money's worth." Gemma ★★★★★ Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Heat-Resistant Gloves Best Thermal Work GlovesOur Winner: Ejendals Tegera 517 Insulated Waterproof Precision Work Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Insulated gloves with added water resistance Perfect For... ✔ Outdoor work in winter Not the Best For... ✘ Heat-resistance (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: Here at SafetyGloves.co.uk HQ, we can't get enough of the Ejendals 517 Gloves – I myself used these when I hiked Scafell Pike recently and my hands couldn't have been more comfortable. Using Thinsulate, these gloves remain dextrous and comfortable to wear without having to compromise on your protection against cold temperatures. Customer's Verdict: "I’m into the 2nd week of using these gloves in what’s been a very cold winter so far. As a marine engineer my work involves working outside and frequently wet conditions. The gloves have plenty of feel so don’t need to take them off too often to do fiddly bits and so far have been hard wearing. Would recommend" Mark ★★★★★ Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Thermal Gloves Best Cut-Resistant Work GlovesOur Winner: Portwest A622 Level C Cut-Resistant PU Coated Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Offer cut protection at an unbeatable price Perfect For... ✔ Handling sharp-edges or working with knives Not the Best For... ✘ Bad weather conditions (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: When you need good protection at a great price, the Portwest A622 PU-Coated Gloves are an ideal choice. While they're not the best for very high-risk environments, for the majority of jobs that need cut protection, these are the best option available. Customer's Verdict: "Really good safety kit. Very comfortable and oozes quality. Well worth the money." Ude ★★★★★ Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Cut-Resistant Gloves Best Grip Work GlovesOur Winner: Portwest A120 Black PU Palm Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Grip gloves with fantastic value for money Perfect For... ✔ Warehousing and logistics work Not the Best For... ✘ Cut hazards (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: The Portwest A120 Gloves are the definition of value for money, making them the ideal choice when you're outfitting a large workforce. Best used for handling boxes and other low-risk items, these are the quintessential warehouse and logistics gloves. Customer's Verdict: "Good quality with grippy palms for ease of use. Recommended." Ian ★★★★★ Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Grip Gloves Best Welding GlovesOur Winner: Ejendals Tegera 126A Welding Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Prevent burning while welding Perfect For... ✔ Welding, metalwork and mining Not the Best For... ✘ General handling (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: While we offer a lot of different welding gloves, one thing that really sets the Ejendals 126A Welding Gauntlets apart from other welding gloves is the fact they are available in five sizes to suit all users. Whether you have the hands of a giant, or are more on the slight side, you won't have to compromise on the fit of your gloves. Customer's Verdict: "Really nice soft gloves with lots of feel to them. I normally have problems finding gloves that fit well but these were perfect. I'll certainly buy them again." Gwen ★★★★★ Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Welding Gloves Best Disposable Work GlovesOur Winner: Black Mamba Disposable Nitrile Gloves BX-BMG
Why We Love Them... ✔ Tough nitrile gloves ideal for a range of industries Perfect For... ✔ Mechanics and others handling oily parts Not the Best For... ✘ Medical professions (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: Anyone that has used disposable gloves in the past will know the pain of putting on a new pair only to have them rip or tear straight away. The Black Mamba Disposable Nitrile Gloves avoid this issue, allowing you to ensure that hygiene is maintained even when you are working in a tough environment. Customer's Verdict: "Great gloves, very robust, I use these for mechanical workshop repairs, they survive most work and don’t snag like the cheap thin ones" Steven ★★★★★ Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Disposable Nitrile Gloves Best Gardening Work GlovesOur Winner: Briers Ultimate Golden Leather Gardening Gloves
Why We Love Them... ✔ Made from supple leather for great protection Perfect For... ✔ Both professional gardeners and home use Not the Best For... ✘ Working with water (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: Briers is one of the most trusted names in gardening apparel and if you get your hands on a pair of their gloves, it's not hard to see why. The Ultimate Golden Gardening Gloves marry comfort, style and protection to bring you a pair of gloves that any green-fingered individual would be happy to use. Customer's Verdict: "Saw my gardener using these round brambles and rose clippings. On his advice I bought some warm and comfortable the first time I used them I forgot I had them on. Will buy them again." Ingrid ★★★★★ Not quite what your after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Gardening Gloves Best Construction GlovesOur Winner: MaxiFlex Ultimate Palm Coated Handling Gloves 42-874
Why We Love Them... ✔ Thin construction is perfect for precision tasks Perfect For... ✔ Various tasks on a building site Not the Best For... ✘ Cut resistance (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: If, like me, you suffer with sensitive skin, you will know that wearing gloves can exacerbate the problem and leave you with sore, red hands. The MaxiFlex 42-874 Handling Gloves are designed to be kinder on your skin, meaning that if you are on building site all day, you don't have to worry about the state of your hands when you get home. Customer's Verdict: "Best outdoor gloves I have ever used. Recommended by a builder friend of mine and it's the first thing I put on before getting my hands dirty whether doing building work, gardening or under the bonnet of my cars. Even had to share them with my wife!" Irek ★★★★★ Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Builder's Gloves Best Impact-Resistant Work GlovesOur Winner: HexArmor Rig Lizard 2021X Heat-Resistant Gloves with Impact Protection
Why We Love Them... ✔ Protective padding on the back of the hand for impact Perfect For... ✔ High-risk environments Not the Best For... ✘ Value for money (See our solution) Editor's Verdict: When you need the best levels of protection, the HexArmor Rig Lizard 2021X Gloves are your best bet. As well as having a protective exoskeleton on the back of the hand and knuckles, the Rig Lizard Gloves also provide Level C cut-resistance and contact heat protection up to 250°C meaning that they are great for the toughest, roughest tasks. Not quite what you're after? Click here to see our full guide to Best Impact Resistant Gloves ConclusionIt is difficult to know exactly what everyone is looking for when it comes to work gloves, as one person's perfect pair could be a nightmare for someone else. Hopefully this guide has got you covered, but if you'd like to see specific recommendations for your job, why not check out our Gloves by Industry area, where we have gloves for a wide variety of different tasks. What work gloves have you used in the past that you can't live without? Let us know in the comments below or via Facebook or Twitter! |
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