Protective Gloves

Safety gloves for all site and trade applications. Includes cut-resistant gloves, general handling gloves, grip gloves, impact gloves, chemical gloves and welding gauntlets.

Professional Protective Gloves for Trade and Industry

Our protective gloves range covers cut-resistant, general handling, grip performance, cold protection, chemical, heat-resistant, welding, impact, and ESD gloves for trade and industrial use. All products meet relevant EN standards (EN 388, EN 374, EN 407, EN 511) and are sourced from established workwear and PPE suppliers. Whether you're specifying PPE for a manufacturing team or buying gloves for site use, the range covers all common hazard types at professional quality and trade pricing.

How to Select Protective Gloves for Your Application

Match glove type to the specific hazard. EN 388 specifies cut, abrasion, tear, and puncture resistance — check the EN 388 rating code for the specific protection level required. For chemical handling, EN 374 rates permeation resistance against specific chemicals — always check the chemical compatibility data for the substance being handled. For cold environments, EN 511 rates both convective and contact cold resistance. For heat and welding, EN 407 gives ratings across six heat hazard categories. Do not assume a general-purpose glove covers specialist hazards — always check the certification.
Trade Tip

Replace gloves that have been permeated by chemicals even if they show no visible damage. Chemical permeation occurs at a molecular level — a glove that has been saturated through once has compromised barrier properties for subsequent exposures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the EN 388 numbers mean?

EN 388 rates mechanical hazards in four categories: abrasion (0-4), cut (0-5), tear (0-4), and puncture (0-4). The fifth and sixth digits (where present) cover additional cut resistance (ISO 13997 blade method) and impact protection. Higher numbers indicate greater protection.

Can I wash and reuse protective gloves?

This depends on glove type. Most fabric and leather gloves can be washed. Disposable nitrile or latex gloves are single-use only. Chemical-resistant gloves should be inspected for permeation after each use — wash if the manufacturer specifies it's safe to do so.

What gloves are best for general construction site use?

A general-purpose EN 388 glove with abrasion resistance of 3+ and cut resistance of 2+ covers most construction site handling tasks. For higher cut risk (steel fixing, glass handling), select Level C or D cut resistance.