As the mercury drops, it is essential that the safety gloves you are using are best suited for the work at hand.
By investing in a pair of winter safety gloves, you are not only ensuring comfort and warmth but increasing safety and reducing the degree of risk faced by employees on site.
Winter safety gloves have been designed for various reasons; some may feature added grip for slick conditions, others with a thick, warming lining. All of these and more can help you stay safe this winter.
What makes a winter work glove?
Winter hand protection tends to have an added layer of defence against the elements. This helping you maintain dexterity and carry out your best work no matter the weather.
The winter gloves we stock feature the EN:511 cold protection certification.
When a safety glove is awarded this certification, it is proven to help employees operate effectively in winter, for example, an EN:511 certificate:
- Improves comfort in cold working conditions, such as working outside in winter.
- Facilitates safe handling of cold or frozen objects, such as pipework in winter.
- Benefits from some degree of water impermeability, allowing employees to work for longer in both frozen and damp conditions.
Choosing winter hand protection
Choosing a glove that features EN:511 certification is not the only decision to make this winter; different gloves will best suit particular uses.
Winter safety gloves should ideally be of a looser fit, allowing a small amount of air to surround the hands and fingers, further increasing the insulation properties. Gloves should also ideally feature multiple layers, such as a fleece lining, a thin body and a rubberised grip for optimum performance.
If you are looking for hardwearing winter gloves for everyday use on-site, you must go for fabrics such as polyester, fleece or stretchy spandex to give you maximum movement paired with utmost warmth.
Liners are another essential, fabrics such as Schoeller® – Keprotec®, LYCRA®, moisture-wicking Microfibre and Aramid work best here – providing durability, warmth, moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties.
Our Featured Gloves
SHOWA 306
The SHOWA 306 water repellent glove features a breathable, water repellent latex grip. This grip lends itself particularly well to harsh winter conditions, where contact with materials can be compromised by frost and ice.
SHOWA 451
Similarly to the SHOWA 306, this winter glove features a latex grip to help mitigate slip risks on site. The SHOWA 451 also has the added benefit of thermal enhancement properties and a smooth touch liner. This gives it the ultimate comfort and agility on-site, which may help in improving winter productivity. These thermal properties are particularly beneficial for those suffering from arthritic symptoms in their hands, as the warmth can help prevent flare-ups – something prevalent within many trades.
Skytec Argon Xtra
The lightweight yet hugely warming Skytec Argon Extra features a fleece lining. It also has grip-enhancing technology and strong water-repelling action. This ‘triple threat’ of features make this hand protection a strong contender for any site, a true allrounder bound to improve anybody’s working ways in winter.
Skytec Argon
The Skytec Argon is a true all-weather friend. Designed with winter in mind, the thermal lining will keep you warm down to -50 degrees Celcius. The embossed outer surface ensures a firm grip no matter the weather, with added support to knuckles and fingers.
Why choose Mstore?
With over a quarter of a decade of experience in PPE, we have solutions for everyone. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or need PPE for work. With a portfolio of high quality, trusted brands, you will be sure to find something to suit you at an always competitive price point.