The Best Kevlar Gloves 2024

Kevlar is an innovative material that is so strong that it is used in bulletproof vests. While Kevlar Gloves won't protect you against bullets, they do offer outstanding protection against a range of hazards, including cuts. This guide is designed to help you find the Best Kevlar Gloves for you, taking into account jobs, hazards and more.

Find the Best Kevlar Gloves

If you know the hazard that you want to protect against or the industry that you work in, then you can click on the below points to head on down to your perfect Kevlar Gloves. Otherwise, scroll down to view each pair of gloves in full.

• Best All-Round Kevlar Gloves
• Best Cut-Resistant Kevlar Gloves
• Best Heat-Resistant Kevlar Gloves
• Best High Dexterity Kevlar Gloves
• Best Kevlar Sleeves
• Best High Grip Kevlar Gloves

Best All Round Kevlar Gloves

Winner: MCR Safety CT1014NF Nitrile Kevlar Level 5 Cut Gloves

Why We Love Them...

✔ Kevlar lining offers outstanding cut resistance
✔ Combine dexterity, grip and impressive durability
✔ Also lined with steel for further hand protection
✔ Nitrile coating ideal for light levels of oil

Perfect For...

✔ Automotives, engineering and glass work
✔ Handling thin and sharp materials
✔ Use with light levels of oil and water

Editor's Verdict: The MCR Safety CT1014NF Gloves use both glass and Kevlar to provide outstanding dexterity and grip, allowing you to handle sharp items in a range of environments. Impressive dexterity is ideal for precision handling work, while a nitrile coating provides a light level of oil, grease and water resistance.

Best Cut Resistant Kevlar Gloves

Winner: UCi Ardant IMPX Level F Cut Impact Resistant Gloves

Why We Love Them...

✔ Graded with highest possible level F cut resistance
✔ Kevlar/steel lining with TPR panels for impact resistance
✔ Withstands contact heat of 100°C for added versatility
✔ Ergonomic design maintains dexterity despite robust protection

Perfect For...

✔ Use in high heat and cut risk applications
✔ Ideal for glass handling, metal cutting and recycling
✔ Demolition, construction and the most dangerous work environments

Editor's Verdict: The UCi Ardant IMPX Level F Cut Impact Resistant Gloves feature a Kevlar/steel lining and are reinforced with TPR (thermoplastic rubber) padding for an incredibly high level of protection. Not only have they achieved the highest level of cut resistance according to EN standards, they're also resistant to impacts and contact heat up to 100°C. This versatile protection makes them a great choice for the toughest jobs.

Best Heat Resistant Kevlar Gloves

Winner: Polyco Volcano Heavyweight Kevlar Heat Resistant Gloves

Why We Love Them...

✔ Offer among the best heat resistance available with an EN 407 score of 43432X
✔ Can withstand temperatures of up to 350°C
✔ Extra long for protecting the lower arms
✔ Good dexterity ideal for precision-based work

Perfect For...

✔ Ideal for glass work, steel work and metal work
✔ Protecting against oil such as in mechanics
✔ Tough, heavy duty jobs on site

Editor's View: The Polyco Volcano Heavyweight Kevlar Gloves are heavyweight gloves with a surprising level of dexterity and sensitivity, providing outstanding protection against both heat and cuts. The gloves can withstand extremely high temperatures, while good cut resistance makes them well suited to steel and oil work.

Best High Dexterity Kevlar Gloves

Winner: Ejendals Tegera 9121 Cut-Resistant Kevlar Gloves

Why We Love Them...

✔ Ergonomic shape enhances dexterity and grip strength
✔ Robust cut resistance ideal for handling small sharp parts
✔ Reinforced seams and fingertips for reliable durability
✔ Reflective decals keep you seen at night and in low light

Perfect For...

✔ Keeping your hands safe in medium-risk work environments
✔ Handling tasks and fine assembly with cut risks 
✔ Maintaining a secure grip in oily, dirty or damp environments

Editor's Verdict: For jobs that require a higher level of dexterity and grip, but still pose a risk to your hands, the Ejendals Tegera 9121 Cut-Resistant Kevlar Gloves are an excellent choice. Their pre-shaped fingers make intricate tasks easier, while the diamond pattern across the surface give you an extremely secure grip, even in dirty, oily or wet conditions. With a Kevlar lining and reinforced palms and fingertips, they offer reliable protection as well.

Best Kevlar Sleeves

Winner: Polyco Touchstone Kevlar Knitted Sleeve

Why We Love Them...

✔ Thin sleeve that is designed using 100% Kevlar
✔ Provides good protection when used in conjunction with the Volcano Gloves
✔ Special thumb strap ensures that the sleeve fits secure in place
✔ Will protect well against heat, moderate cuts and tears

Perfect For...

✔ Protecting the arm against heat and mechanical risks
✔ Suitable for steel handling, glass handling and glazing
✔ Won't irritate the arms even during extended use

Editor's Verdict: The Polyco Touchstone Knitted Sleeve offers users the chance to not just protect their hands, but their arms too. The gloves use an Aramid lining to protect well against cuts and heat, making them ideal for use during glass, metal and steel work. 

Best High Grip Kevlar Gloves

Winner: Supertouch 7 Gauge Kevlar PVC Dot Gloves

Why We Love Them...

✔ PVC dot grip designed to ensure outstanding control
✔ Also protect well against cuts and tear hazards
✔ Good mechanical protection makes them suitable for handling use
✔ Comfortable design ideal for extended use

Perfect For...

✔ Handling a wide range of items
✔ Handling rough, course and sharp items
✔ Extended use thanks to comfortable lightweight design 

Editor's Verdict: The Supertouch 7 Gauge Kevlar PVC Dot Gloves use a PVC dot coating to provide an excellent level of grip, which is combined with the Kevlar lining to offer good protection against cuts and tears. The gloves are highly flexible and highly grippy, ideal for most all-day handling jobs.

Where to Find Our Full Kevlar Range

We hope that this guide has given you a better idea about the kind of Kevlar Gloves that you want to buy. If you still haven't decided and would like to view the full range, take a look at our Kevlar Gloves category.

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