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Every year, businesses report hundreds of thousands of workplace accidents.
Of these, RIDDOR recorded a massive 23,113 injuries to fingers, hands, wrists, and arms between 2023 and 2024.
The problem? Uncomfortable gloves don’t get worn - leaving hands unprotected.
What’s the cost of tight, sweaty, or stiff gloves?
Want more gloves on hands? Find gloves that your team will wear, look for higher cut ratings, and all-day comfort.
Here’s how to find them.
Whenever there’s a risk of hand injuries at work, cut resistant gloves are an essential part of your PPE kit.
They shield your hands from sharp edges, blades, and other hazards on site. So, they’re crucial for safety - but only when they're worn.
Uncomfortable gloves that rub, are bulky, or trap sweat get taken off.
Uncomfortable gloves don’t just frustrate your team; they create real problems for your business.
You end up with more:
Sound familiar?
Make comfort an essential part of your PPE spec.
Our friendly, expert teams can help you find gloves that protect and are comfortable to wear.
Send us a message or give us a call on 0330 441 3500.
Cut protection alone isn’t enough.
The best safety gloves offer both protection and comfort, so workers want to wear them all day.
Look for:
TOP TIP: Treat comfort as a safety feature, not a bonus. When gloves feel good, workers will wear them.
Glove materials have a huge impact on whether or not gloves get worn.
Here’s some comfortable options:
Balance material benefits with job demands for the right comfort and protection for the job.
Cut resistant gloves are usually stiff by design.
Choose the wrong pair, and your team won’t wear them - they’ll keep them in their pockets.
Prioritise:
Cut resistant gloves are tested under the EN 388:2016+A1:2018 standard. This is Europe’s safety standard for protection against scrapes, cuts, and wounds at work.
Although most gloves are now on this version, some are still on EN 388:2016.
EN 388:2016+A1:2018 measures:
Cut resistance is rated from A (lowest) to F (highest).
Then, EN 388:2016+A1:2018 combines letters and numbers to show how gloves performed under tests.
TOP TIP: Choose C to F for the best balance of safety and comfort when risks are high.
Check for the EN 388:2016+A1:2018 shield icon on your gloves - it shows exactly how well they performed in these tests.
Knowing the cut resistance level helps you select the right gloves for the risk.
Want to know more? Here’s cut resistance explained.
Here are some bestsellers that balance comfort and protection:
Tough job? No problem.
Packed with level C protection, a breathable liner, a snug fit, and great grip - these safety gloves offer all the impact protection and comfort you need.
Wet conditions? Sorted.
Double foam latex coating, ISO D liner, Cut D protection, and an ergonomic design provide more security, grip, and comfort without hand fatigue.
Need the best? Got it.
Level F cut protection, abrasion resistance, a reinforced thumb, and a nitrile foam grip offer more support, protection, and an excellent grip in oily or greasy conditions.
Find the perfect fit by exploring our range of cut resistant gloves.
We help you find safety gloves that your team will actually wear.
Here’s how:
Drop us a message, or give us a call on 0330 441 3500.
Discomfort is the most common complaint workers have about their gloves.
Here’s why:
It all depends on the job. Always choose a cut resistant glove with a rating that meets the safety risk at hand.
For comfortable cut proof gloves, don’t forget to balance cut resistance ratings with comfort.
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