Work Gloves

Nearly all construction and industrial jobs need hand protection of some kind, and this is typically through a pair of work gloves. These come in several varieties ranging from leather to cotton knit to coated to rubber work gloves, with winter weather insulated options a possibility for those needing to work outdoors. Abrasion and puncture protection is often the goal of such gloves, and each pair should have a numerical rating for the amount of protection it gives.

 

Leather work gloves are one of the more common methods for hand protection. This can include a glove with a leather palm and rubber cuff or double leather for more abrasion protection. If you need a glove that gives all-around protection from leather, however, drivers’ work gloves provide this level.

 

Aside from cloth materials, another type of glove is needed for chemical handling and medical employees. These are typically rubber work gloves, but the materials actually used for the gloves include latex, neoprene, and nitrile. While latex is the common material for more disposable gloves, neoprene and nitrile are strong enough to protect against abrasions and punctures and harsh chemicals, as well.

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