Work and protective gloves: work gloves and protective gloves for trade and industry
Anyone who deals with potential sources of danger on a daily basis knows that protective gloves are an important element of personal protection. Whether in industry, manual trades, or laboratory work, professional work gloves protect the hands from mechanical, thermal, or chemical risks. In our category, you will find work gloves and protective gloves for construction sites, workshops, and production facilities. Gloves used by those in the manual trades must be suited to the task at hand. Our range is aimed at companies that wish to equip their employees in a uniform and standards-compliant manner.
What does our range of work and safety gloves include?
- Mechanical protection and general occupational safety: Cotton work gloves for assembly and daily tasks
- Cut protection, puncture protection, impact protection and shock protection: Specialized protective gloves for sharp-edged materials and tools
- Heat protection, cold protection and welder protection: Lined work gloves for cold, protective gloves for heat and welding work
- Chemical protection: General and specific chemical protection, for example nitrile protective gloves
- Disposable gloves and vibration protection: For hygiene and for work with vibrating tools
- Special versions: Waterproof and breathable work gloves as well as electrical protection gloves and UV protection gloves, depending on the model
You should only use gloves where they are suitable for chemicals.
Requirements, standards and materials
Professional work gloves must meet clearly defined requirements. EN ISO 21420 applies to general requirements for protective gloves, EN 388:2016+A1:2018 for mechanical risks, and EN 407:2020 for heat. Please refer to the product data for the specific standards and performance levels a model meets. The quality of the gloves determines durability and protection; companies should also pay attention to quality when it comes to chemicals. Nitrile has established itself as a versatile material, while cotton ensures comfortable wear. Lined work gloves protect against cold, waterproof work gloves against wet conditions, and breathable work gloves prevent heat buildup.
Fit and correct selection
Only by wearing work gloves of the correct size can they reliably protect the hands. Employees should only use gloves if the size is right; a secure fit and good tactile sensitivity are important when working with tools and machines. Where there is a risk from sharp edges, cut-resistant gloves are used; for puncture hazards, employees use gloves with puncture protection. Anyone wishing to use gloves in a trade should check their quality. The selection is based on the workplace hazards, the standard requirements, and the protection level, while the risk assessment provides the framework.
Buy work gloves online
Thanks to online shopping, work gloves can be compared conveniently. In the Technigro range, you will find work and safety gloves from brands including Ansell, ATG, COFRA, Ejendals, Hase Safety Gloves, Helmut Feldtmann KG, KCL, Keiler, KORSAR, LEBON International, Leipold + Döhle, MAPA, Mechanix Wear, Portwest, and Wonder Grip. Only use gloves for chemicals, heat, or cold if they are suitable for the task, and pay attention to quality and standards.
Work and safety gloves for every area of application
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Work and Safety Gloves
What types of protective gloves are there?
What types of protective gloves are there?
Types of protective gloves are distinguished by their protective purpose: mechanical protection, cut protection, puncture protection, heat protection, cold protection, welder protection, vibration protection, and chemical protection. Gloves against chemicals are a distinct category.
Which work gloves are suitable for the construction site?
Which work gloves are suitable for the construction site?
For work gloves on construction sites and in the building trade, abrasion resistance and robustness are crucial. In cold conditions, lined gloves are suitable, while waterproof gloves are ideal for wet conditions. Protective gloves for construction sites should be tested according to EN 388.
What does EN 388 mean?
What does EN 388 mean?
EN 388:2016+A1:2018 governs protective gloves against mechanical risks such as abrasion, cuts, tearing, and punctures. Please refer to the product data to see which standards apply to your gloves; additional standards are relevant for chemicals.
What are nitrile protective gloves and cotton work gloves suitable for?
What are nitrile protective gloves and cotton work gloves suitable for?
Companies can use nitrile for handling chemicals, for example in chemical-resistant gloves. Cotton work gloves provide comfortable wear, while breathable work gloves prevent heat buildup.
Are there electrical protective gloves and UV protective gloves?
Are there electrical protective gloves and UV protective gloves?
Electrical protective gloves and UV protective gloves are specialty products. These gloves have their own requirements; the product data specifies the versions and standards.
How do I find the right size?
How do I find the right size?
Only the correct size provides reliable protection; a poor fit increases the risk of injury. Properly fitting gloves do not restrict mobility, which allows gloves to be used safely.
