Best Impact Gloves

The most dangerous jobs need the most robust protection. If you work in rigging, mining, or operate heavy machinery, a great pair of anti-impact gloves could save you a lot of pain and in case of an accident, they could even save your hands!

Tested to the very highest safety standards, with heavy-duty padding and reinforced materials, these gloves are up to the task. The type of gloves you need will depend on your work, so to help you find the best pair for you, we've put together this guide to our Best Impact Gloves.

What Does this Guide Cover?

• Best Overall Impact Gloves
• Best Cut-Resistant Impact Gloves
• Best Waterproof Impact Gloves
• Best Leather Impact Gloves
• Best Fingerless Impact Gloves

Best Overall Impact Gloves

Portwest A722 Anti Impact Cut Resistant Gloves TPR pod technology protects against impacts Reinforced thumb crotch adds protection Glass, HPPE and polyester ideal for heavy-duty application Price shown is per pair of gloves    In stock now £7.76Details

Editor's Verdict: One of our very best sellers and loved by our customers, the Portwest A722 Gloves offer fantastic protection at an even better price. The backs of the gloves feature PVC pods to absorb impact, while the palms are nitrile foam-dipped to offer the best grip. They also boast high mechanical protection across the board, including extremely high level E cut resistance.

Best Cut-Resistant Impact Gloves

UCi Ardant IMPX Level F Cut Impact Resistant Gloves Pair of Level F cut-resistance impact safety gloves Essential wear for demolition, construction and building work Maximum cut-resistance rating available on the market Kevlar and steel blend lining that extends to the thumb    In stock now £13.09Details

Editor's Verdict: Lined with a combination of Kevlar and steel, the UCi Ardant IMPX are certified with the highest possible, cut level F protection, perfect for working with jagged metal and heavy machinery. For impact protection they're fitted with TPR padding and unlike a lot of gloves, the protection bridges the thumb crotch so that no part of the hands is exposed. With added contact heat resistance up to 100°C, they're a great choice for drilling and demolitions.

Best Waterproof Impact Gloves

Portwest AP55 Waterproof Cut-Resistant Impact Gloves Extremely protective and waterproof impact gloves Robust resistance to impact, cut, abrasion and heat 18-guage flexible liner offers comfort and dexterity Nitrile foam grip for secure grip in wet or dry conditions    Usually dispatched in 1 - 5 working days £12.45Details

Editor's Verdict: A rarity for impact gloves, the Portwest AP55 Impact Gloves are completely waterproof, not just water-resistant. The palms are also dipped in extra-grippy nitrile to give you a brilliant grip in wet, dry and lightly oily conditions. Using steel fibres and thermoplastic rubber panels, they offer contact heat and mechanical resistance, on top of being anti-impact. Whatever environment you're working in, these Portwest Gloves are up to the challenge.

Best Leather Impact Gloves

Dirty Rigger Leather Grip Heavy Duty Rigger Gloves DTY-LGRIP Heavy duty work gloves for tough working conditions Ideal for rigging, rope handling, cable handling and staging Second leather lining provides excellent dexterity Price is per pair of gloves    In stock now £23.25Details

Editor's Verdict: Compared to the extra bubbling, panelling and padding of other impact gloves, the Dirty Rigger Leather Grip Heavy Duty Gloves offer more rigid, all-over protection. With double-layer goatskin bound with reinforced stitching, they keep your hands protected. As well as being durable, natural leather, pliable and breathable to offer a flexible and comfortable fit.

Best Fingerless Impact Gloves

Impacto 501-10 Original Fingerless Suede Anti-Vibration Gloves Suede leather anti-vibration fingerless gloves Ideal for handling power tools and machinery Contoured VEP padding protects against impacts and vibrations Sold as a single pair of gloves    In stock now £33.33Details

Editor's Verdict: If you're worried about vibrations related to power tools and heavy machinery, but not so much about your fingers getting caught or crushed, these Impacto Fingerless Anti-Vibration Gloves are a great alternative to standard impact gloves. With VEP (Visco-Elastic-Polymer) patches on the backs, they absorb vibration brilliantly, to keep your hands steady and pain-free. Plus, fingerless design offers a level of dexterity and touch sensitivity that even the thinnest gloves won't give you. 

Brace for Impact...

We've talked about some of our favourite impact-resistant gloves but when it comes to safety, it's important to be sure!  Why not have a look at our whole Impact Resistant Gloves range, we're sure there's a pair for you.

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