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The 12 Best Work Gloves – Guide

The 12 Best Work Gloves – Guide

Work gloves are of central importance for work safety. Even at home, you should use high-quality gloves that are suitable for your activities. Find out here what you should look for when buying work gloves and what criteria you can use to recognize good work gloves.

We have not only compiled a checklist with the most important criteria for work gloves, but also many product recommendations for you.

Checklist For Work Gloves

Material
  • Assembly gloves must provide a lot of dexterity. They are usually made of nylon, leather or a combination of both materials.
  • Chemical gloves are made of latex, rubber, various laminates, PVC and neoprene. For working with acids, acid-resistant gloves must be chosen, such as those made of PVC.
  • For work with metal, leather work gloves that are insensitive to flying sparks are suitable.
Size
  • Work gloves are usually offered in sizes 6 to 12.
  • For a good fit and optimal safety, you should try on the gloves before buying.
Safety
  • Work gloves must comply with certain standards.
  • EN 420 specifies general requirements for work gloves and how they must be tested and marked by the manufacturer.
  • Other standards include DIN EN 374 for chemical gloves, DIN EN 407 for heat protection gloves, DIN EN 511 for cold protection gloves, and DIN EN 12477 for welding protection gloves.
  • Pictograms on the packaging and gloves indicate that the glove meets the minimum requirements of the respective standard.
  • The standard is indicated above the pictogram. Below it is a number consisting of several digits, which indicates how resistant the glove is to various influences. The higher the number, the higher the resistance.
  • In addition, work gloves must bear the CE mark. This shows that the gloves meet the health and safety requirements of EU directives.
Protection Categories
  • Work gloves are divided into three protection categories.
  • Category I offers protection against low risks and is temperature resistant up to 50 °C. These work gloves are suitable for cleaning activities with mild detergents, gardening or repairs, for example.
  • Category II protects against medium risks. You can wear work gloves of this category for all activities that do not fall into category I or III.
  • Category III protects against high risks. This includes, for example, handling chemicals, electricity or temperatures above 100 °C.

Here you can find the top 12 most popular work gloves.

Tip: You can find many great thermal gloves in our The 7 best thermal work gloves – guide.

The Best Sellers Of Work Gloves

We have compiled the most popular work gloves for you in this bestseller list.

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1 Ironclad General Utility Work Gloves GUG, All-Purpose, Performance Fit, Durable, Machine Washable, (1 Pair), X-Large - GUG-05-XL , Black Ironclad General Utility Work Gloves GUG, All-Purpose, Performance Fit, Durable, Machine Washable,...
2 Wells Lamont mens Work Gloves, Grey, Large Pack of 5 US Wells Lamont mens Work Gloves, Grey, Large Pack of 5 US
3 HANDLANDY Mens Work Gloves Touch screen, Synthetic Leather Utility Gloves, Flexible Breathable Fit- Padded Knuckles & Palm (Large) HANDLANDY Mens Work Gloves Touch screen, Synthetic Leather Utility Gloves, Flexible Breathable Fit-...
4 Kebada W1 Work Gloves for Men and Women with Grip,12 Pairs Bulk Pack Mechanic Gloves,PU Coating on Palm & Fingers,Breathable Mens Gardening Touchscreen,Lightweight,Gray Large Kebada W1 Work Gloves for Men and Women with Grip,12 Pairs Bulk Pack Mechanic Gloves,PU Coating on...
5 G & F Products unisex adult Safety Cuff Regular Grade work gloves, Grey, Large Pack of 5 US G & F Products unisex adult Safety Cuff Regular Grade work gloves, Grey, Large Pack of 5 US
6 NEOTRIL Safety Work Gloves MicroFoam Nitrile Coated-3 Pairs, Seamless Knit Nylon Bulk Pack Working Gloves with Grip for Men Women Light Duty Work,Automotive,Warehouse (Gray,L) NEOTRIL Safety Work Gloves MicroFoam Nitrile Coated-3 Pairs, Seamless Knit Nylon Bulk Pack Working...
7 DULFINE Safety Work Gloves PU Coated-12 Pairs,Red Seamless Knit Glove with Polyurethane Coated Smooth Grip on Palm & Fingers, for Men and Women, Ideal for General Duty Work (Large) DULFINE Safety Work Gloves PU Coated-12 Pairs,Red Seamless Knit Glove with Polyurethane Coated...
8 G & F Products - 3100L-DZ-Parent 12 Pairs Large Rubber Latex Double Coated Work Gloves for Construction, gardening gloves, heavy duty Cotton Blend Blue G & F Products - 3100L-DZ-Parent 12 Pairs Large Rubber Latex Double Coated Work Gloves for...
9 FREETOO Men's Large Black-Grey Protective Work Gloves with Padded Leather, Knuckle Impact Absorption, and Breathable Touchscreen Mechanic Gloves for Garden Construction FREETOO Men's Large Black-Grey Protective Work Gloves with Padded Leather, Knuckle Impact...
10 G & F Products unisex adult All Purpose Utility Work Gloves High Performance Mechanics Gloves assorted colors 3 Pair Value Pack, Black, Grey, Blue, Large Pack of US G & F Products unisex adult All Purpose Utility Work Gloves High Performance Mechanics Gloves...
11 WZQH Leather Work Large Gloves for Men or Women, for Gardening, Tig/Mig Welding, Construction, Chainsaw, Farm, Ranch, etc. Cowhide, Cotton Lined, Utility, Firm Grip, Durable. Coffee-grey L WZQH Leather Work Large Gloves for Men or Women, for Gardening, Tig/Mig Welding, Construction,...
12 Potchen 72 Pairs Gardening Work Gloves Bulk for Men Women, Rubber Coated Black Garden Multipack Safety Construction Glove, 144 Count (Pack of 1) Potchen 72 Pairs Gardening Work Gloves Bulk for Men Women, Rubber Coated Black Garden Multipack...
13 Ironclad EXO Motor Impact Glove; Work Gloves, TPR Impact Protection, (1 Pair), EXO2-PIG-05-XL,Brown Ironclad EXO Motor Impact Glove; Work Gloves, TPR Impact Protection, (1 Pair), EXO2-PIG-05-XL,Brown
14 JUMPHIGH Safety Work Gloves, Men's Utility Mechanic Working Gloves for All Purpose, Touchscreen Compatible, Flexible Breathable Fit, Padded Knuckles & Palm (Yellow/M) JUMPHIGH Safety Work Gloves, Men's Utility Mechanic Working Gloves for All Purpose, Touchscreen...
15 LOCCEF Safety Work Gloves MicroFoam Nitrile Coated-12 Pairs,Seamless Knit Nylon Gloves,Home Improvement,Micro-Foam Gloves (12 Pairs, 9/L) LOCCEF Safety Work Gloves MicroFoam Nitrile Coated-12 Pairs,Seamless Knit Nylon Gloves,Home...
16 KAYGO Safety Work Gloves PU Coated-12 Pairs, KG11PB, Seamless Knit Glove with Polyurethane Coated Smooth Grip on Palm & Fingers, for Men and Women, Ideal for General Duty Work (Large, Black) KAYGO Safety Work Gloves PU Coated-12 Pairs, KG11PB, Seamless Knit Glove with Polyurethane Coated...
17 KKOYING Leather Work Gloves for Men & Women, Gardening Gloves, Reinforced Durable Cowhide Work Gloves, Puncture & Cut Resistant (Large) KKOYING Leather Work Gloves for Men & Women, Gardening Gloves, Reinforced Durable Cowhide Work...
18 Carhartt Men's Pro Palm C-Grip Glove, Black, Large Carhartt Men's Pro Palm C-Grip Glove, Black, Large
19 OZERO Work Gloves for Men and Women: Large, Black, Synthetic Leather, Touchscreen, Light Duty, Adjustable Closure, Foam Padding, Ideal for Gardening, Construction, Warehousing OZERO Work Gloves for Men and Women: Large, Black, Synthetic Leather, Touchscreen, Light Duty,...
20 ATERET 12 Pairs Large Heavy Duty Durable Cowhide Leather Work Gloves I Driver Gloves for Truck Driving, Warehouse, Gardening, Farming ATERET 12 Pairs Large Heavy Duty Durable Cowhide Leather Work Gloves I Driver Gloves for Truck...

Tip: You can find many great gardening gloves in our The 7 Best Gardening Gloves – Guide.

Current Offers For Work Gloves

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the area of work gloves.

FAQ About Work Gloves

How much do work gloves cost?

The prices for work gloves are very different. It all depends on what material they are made of.

What size work gloves?

Work gloves come in sizes 6 to 12, and which size is right for your hands depends on the manufacturer. Most brands have their own sizing system, so it is not possible to give a general answer.

Which work gloves for which activity?

Work gloves are suitable for different activities. There are simple work gloves that are heat resistant up to a temperature of about 50 degrees. They are suitable for cleaning work, repairs or use in the garden. For more extreme activities that require high protection, such as working with electricity or chemicals, the work gloves should offer much more protection and withstand high temperatures of circa 100 degrees.

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