When we realized that, in all our years of writing, we never tackled the question of who makes the best work gloves, well…something had to be done. We quickly assembled the team and began discussing what made a pair of work gloves better than another. We wanted to cover every conceivable application as well. The […]
Even though our hands are critical to our jobs, some of us neglect to protect them properly. Unlike exposure injuries like respirable crystalline silica to the lungs, injuries to the hands are immediately apparent. That’s because the hands are home to some of the body’s most dense clusters of nerve endings. These nerve endings allow […]
In the Nitrile vs Latex Debate, Skin Allergies Play a Huge Role There seems to be a lot of confusion when it comes to nitrile vs latex gloves. If you forget everything else, realize that nitrile gloves eliminate the single biggest problem with latex: skin allergies. Regardless of whether you’re an automotive professional (i.e. auto […]
Gearwrench Brings Workwear to Hand Tool Lineup GearWrench has partnered with Mechanix Wear Gloves to keep the hands that are using their tools safe from the dangers of the job. The Gearwrench Heavy Impact Work Gloves help automotive and industrial technicians keep their hands padded, but still functional. Dexterous Protection The idea behind the Gearwrench […]
Ergodyne Thermal Work Gloves Tackle High-Dexterity Winter Tasks Winter work gloves are great, but they often present you with something of a Catch-22. With them on, your hands stay warm, but you limit your dexterity. Taking them off gives you back your full range of motion and touch, but defeats the purpose of owning gloves […]
Milwaukee Gloves Offer Protection to the Backs of Your Hands Too The International Safety Equipment Association has updated the standard for job site hand protection, and Milwaukee has responded with the Impact Resistant Gloves. This deep line of gloves comes equipped with back-of-finger and back-of-hand protection, meeting the ANSI/ISEA 138 rules for impact protection. Why […]
2020 Models Designed to be Safe and Comfortable Hand injuries comprise a fair amount of workplace injuries, so we try to stay up to speed on new safety products. The 2020 line of Pyramex safety gloves includes both cut-resistant dipped gloves and durable leather gloves to protect the digits that keep us productive. Pyramex Dipped […]
There are two styles to choose from—Milwaukee Winter Demolition Gloves and Milwaukee Winter Performance Gloves. Both give you 100% waterproof and windproof protection in cooler weather. They also have a terry cloth sweat wipe on the thumb and a SmartSwipe section on the knuckle so you can stay connected without taking your gloves off. Milwaukee […]
A little late for this winter, but ready in time for next, the new Milwaukee work mittens look like a great addition to their clothing line. The gloves feature a Smartswipe tip to allow for the use of smartphones and tablets. Triple-stitched reinforced seams along the thumb deliver enhanced durability, and the nylon flex wrist closure […]
Looking for a relatively inexpensive pair of leather work gloves that resist various wet weather conditions? Look no further than one of Home Depot’s newest releases, the Husky Weather-Resistant Leather Glove. It might be devoid of any major bells and whistles, but for your run-of-the-mill work glove needs, these ought to fit the bill. After […]
