Work Gloves Blog

The Original Mud Glove

Sam — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:44:00 +0000

The original mud glove can best be described as both durable and comfortable: durable because the original mud glove will last a long time; comfortable because the original mud glove feels really good on your hand. What’s the best thing about the original mud glove, though? The price: just $6.99 a pair.

Original mud gloves are so comfortable because of the fact that they are made using a soft organic cotton liner. They’re so durable because their extra-tough latex coating that protects the hand against unwanted bumps and bruises.

You should also know that when you are using the original mud gloves, you will have no problem gripping all of your various garden tools. This is because of their textured crinkle grip. Aside from garden tools, the original mud gloves’ grip will also allow you to easily take hold of roots and rocks.

You might be thinking, “If I’m going to be grabbing roots and rocks, won’t dirt sneak down inside my original mud gloves.” You’re right to ask such a question, but the answer is no. The original mud gloves have form-fit cuffs that keep out dirt and debris.

Falls just around the corner, my friends, and mud gloves are the perfect gloves for all those tough fall chores. Here, once again, are some of the original mud glove features: superior comfort; breathable backs; form-fit cuffs that keep out dirt and debris; precurved fingers that reduce hand fatigue; textured grip coating to for superior grip performance; they’re machine washable; they’re available in many different sizes.

Get your original mud gloves today. With fall and winter breathing down our necks like a pack of hungry wolves, you’ll be glad you did. The original mud gloves will keep your hands safe this fall, and safe from the hungry wolf that is winter.

Gardening Gloves for Women

Sam — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:10:34 +0000

One of the great things about gardening is that it’s enjoyable for both men and women. The only difference being that men commonly plant stuff they can eat, whereas women like planting flowers. Well, I guess that’s not the only difference. Women also enjoy wearing gardening gloves for women, while men, on the other hand, go with gardening gloves for men. Go figure!

Bionic Gardening Gloves

Gardening gloves for women are available in a number of wonderful colors, including green, light blue, pink and purple. They’re also made by a number of excellent companies, such as Bionic, West County, and WWG. Some gardening gloves for women are made of such materials as spandex, others are made of leather.

If, ladies, it’s light-duty gardening and yard work that you’re looking to carry out, we recommend going with something along the lines of these Bionic Blooms Gardening Gloves. Made from a lightweight and breathable spandex material, these gardening gloves for women also have finger tips and palms that have been reinforced with silicone.

Now, if you’re looking to do a little heavy lifting, just go ahead and slip your hands into the wonderland that is a pair of WWG Cuffed Goatskin Gardening Gloves. Made from buttery-soft goatskin (seriously, goat scientists have deemed this particular type of goat skin to be buttery-soft), these gardening gloves for women are sure to be an instant hit with any woman.

These are only a few of the options available to women looking for a good pair of gardening gloves. Check out a few pair for yourself and decide which one works best for you and your needs. Happy gardening!

Leather Gardening Gloves

Sam — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:55:17 +0000

If given the opportunity to choose between gardening gloves made from different materials, who’s going to go with anything other than leather? Leather gardening gloves have been proven time and again to last longer and perform better than any other type of gardening glove, which is probably why real gardeners almost always use them.

Of course, as with anything else, gardening gloves are made by a number of different manufacturers. Some of the better ones include Bionic, Carhartt, Caterpillar and DeWalt. For my money, Top Grain also makes a fine gardening glove.

Aside from lasting longer and performing better, gloves made by the companies mentioned above also fit better. I mean, who wants to wear an uncomfortable glove all day? Ironclad and Tillman also sell great-fitting gloves at affordable prices.

Another great thing about gardening gloves is the fact that they don’t always need to be used specifically for gardening. Once fall and winter roll around you can always use gardening gloves for other purposes, such as cleaning up the garage, bringing in wood for the fire, shoveling snow, and so on.

With thousands of different designs available from hundreds of different manufacturers, it’s easy to find the perfect leather gardening gloves. You may also want to consider getting yourself a nice pair of gardening kneepads as well. They’re inexpensive and can go a long way toward keeping your knees from getting sore.

So, looks like all that’s left to do is get gardening! What are you thinking of planting this year? Some tomatoes? How about some delicious onions? Cabbage? Squash? Zucchini? The possibilities are endless! Just make sure not to forget your gardening gloves!

Chemical-Resistant Gloves by North Safety and Best

Victoria Ries — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:08:36 +0000

Protecting your hands from oil, chemicals and other hazards is easy when you use North’s and Best’s quality work gloves to keep your hands free from contact with harmful substances. With a choice of reusable and disposable gloves, you can keep your work-crew’s hands from sustaining unnecessary accidents through contact with hazardous chemicals and oils.

Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves

NitriGuard Chemical Resistant Gloves from North are made from 100% nitrile for superb resistance to cuts, punctures and abrasions. The gloves are latex-free to prevent allergic reactions. The gloves are designed to hug your hands and permit freedom and dexterity while you work. These gloves are great for use in aerospace applications, automotive degreasing, assembly, painting, the handling and processing of chemicals, food processing, graphic arts and clean-up. Available in the color green only, and in sizes 8 through 10.

Best Nitri-Solve ® Chemical Resistant Gloves stand up to cuts, abrasions, punctures, and snags due to a special Nitrile compound. This compound gives the gloves excellent resistance to animal fats, a broad range of solvents, and other chemicals. The gloves feature a non-slip grip making wet work much safer to perform. The ergonomic design of these gloves and the flock lining ensures maximum comfort. Available in men’s sizes M, L, and XL.

North Mecano-Task Industrial Grade Disposable Gloves are industrial grade nitrile disposable gloves that are much stronger than regular rubber or vinyl gloves. Latex-free, these gloves will not cause allergic reactions in latex-sensitive workers. These gloves comply with USDA and FDA regulations, 21 CFR, for use in food processing. Lightly powdered, blue, 8 mil, 12″ length, rolled cuff, and ambidextrous; these gloves are ideal for many applications. 50 gloves per box.

North PVC Gloves

North Winter Spitfire Gloves (Supported PVC gloves) have a polyurethane foam liner that does a great job of keeping out the cold. These gloves are ideal for handling frozen items and chilly weather work. These gloves will not stiffen or crack in the cold, salt water or oil. North Winter Spitfire Gloves are fluorescent orange, hi-viz, for safety while working. Available in men’s Size 10XL.

Work Gloves for all Jobs

Victoria Ries — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:21:18 +0000

We have a great selection of work gloves to choose from that are ideal for tackling any task. Quality, durable work gloves made by trusted manufacturers that are well established in the business of work wear. Choose your gloves with confidence and experience, choose the comfort of gloves made especially for hard workers like you.

Ironclad Framer Gloves are becoming the carpenter’s best friend. One-piece Clarino synthetic leather palm and abrasion resistant double stitched palm pads make these gloves comfortable and breathable. Dexterity, freedom of movement and protection with Duraclad® reinforced thumb, saddle and fingertips makes them a ‘must have’ for the tool pouch. These gloves are available in medium, large, and extra large.

Leather Palm Work Gloves by North are the ideal choice for general maintenance around the ranch, garden or yard. Superb protection is afforded in heavy-duty leather and the knuckle strap provides additional protection. These gloves are affordable and durable and suitable for most applications. Available in large size only.

Best Answer Gloves feature a cotton/poly knit liner coated with nitrile. Snug fitting and moisture resistant, these gloves have the look and feel of leather with the added bonus of flexibility for the ultimate in dexterity. Cut, puncture and abrasion resistant nitrile laminated gloves are ideal for many work applications. Sizes available are small, medium, large, and extra large.

Mechanix Wear Original Glove features an improved Clarion OW-927 synthetic leather palm, index, middle and ring fingertips. New Clarino OW-927 repels 25% more water and oil, preserving the life of the glove. Two-way stretch Spandex tops provide superior fit and mobility with an easy hook and loop closure. These gloves are available in small, medium, large, x-large, and xx-large sizes.

Carhartt Men’s Gloves Insulated Leather Palm Suede Cowhide will keep your hands protected from the cold this winter. These gloves are insulated with G100 Thinsulate® Insulation to keep the cold air out and keep your hands toasty. Featuring cowhide palms and patches for reinforcement, these gloves feature a safety cuff for ease of wearing. The Carhartt logo is proudly emblazoned across the knuckles for all to see. These winter work gloves come in sizes small through extra-large.

Memphis Work Gloves Guide

Victoria Ries — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:31:20 +0000

Memphis makes a mean work glove to fit any job that comes your way. These work gloves are expertly made to protect your hands from cuts, abrasions, oils, wet, and cold. Quality with a low price-tag makes these gloves best sellers. Try these gloves on for size—stock up today!

Memphis® Hi Vis Waterproof Leather Gloves are made from black pigskin with hi-vis orange polyester backs with ultra bright 3M™ reflective tape across the knuckles to keep you highly visible. The inside of these gloves are lined with Thermosock® and sport a waterproof vinyl lining to keep your hands protected from the wet and cold. Sizes available are small through extra-large.

Memphis Kevlar Work Gloves (Grip Sharp) are made from 100% Kevlar shell with split leather palms and reinforced thumb areas. The Kevlar is lock-stitched to provide you with superior cut protection to keep your hands safe. Sizes available are small through extra-large.

Oil Resistant Gloves

Memphis PVC Oil Resistant Gloves have been dipped three times in a protective PVC coating and have a comfortable knit interior. Flexibility and dexterity are not compromised and they feel like a second skin. These gloves are long at 12 inches in length and are of seamless construction. These gloves are available in medium, large, and extra-large.

Memphis Hi Vis Acrylic Gloves (PVC Dots) are made from 7 gauge, heavyweight 100% acrylic with PVC dots on the palms and fingertips for maximum powerful grip with no slippage. These gloves are available in orange or yellow, sizes small and large.

Memphis Butyl Gloves have a smooth finish and are a long 14 inches and 14mls thick, with a roll-cuff. These gloves are excellent for handling hazardous chemicals and gases. Sizes available are small, medium, large, and extra-large.

Memphis Polyurethane Gloves feature a black nylon shell with a 100% nylon polyurethane coating on the palm and fingers. With a seamless knit these work gloves are ideal for many tasks. Sizes available are small through extra-large.

Carhartt Women’s Gloves Guide

Victoria Ries — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:21:01 +0000

Carhartt makes a line of gloves especially for women. These gloves are every bit as well made as Carhartt men’s gloves but designed for a better fit on a woman’s hand. Carhartt makes gloves to tackle any job or purpose to make your life easier.

Carhartt Women’s Leather Chore Glove: These classic women’s full-grain leather gloves feature suede palm patches for extra gripping power and durability. Suede cowhide back offers even more protection for your hands. The thumb is constructed to provide great mobility and the double-shirred wrist provides a comfy fit.

Utility Glove Vintage Rose

Women’s Carhartt Insulated Utility Glove/Grain Pigskin – Vintage Rose: Work and stay cozy with these great-looking women’s work gloves made from full-grain pigskin with a breathable, waterproof lining. Abrasion resistant, these gloves feature G60 Thinsulate™ insulation. The gloves have a gel palm pad for comfort and a wrist closure and gusset for a snug fit.

Carhartt Women’s Nitrile-Coated Gloves – 3 Pack: For those dirty, messy jobs around the place, these gloves are made to tackle the worst of them. Manufactured from 100% nylon / 13-guage knit gloves are coated on the palms for increased abrasion resistance and improved grip. These gloves come in two colors: vintage red and green tea.

Carhartt Women’s Insulated Driving Glove: Manufactured from top-grain cowhide for maximum hand protection and freedom of movement, these driving gloves feature G80 Thinuslate™ insulation to keep your hands toasty while you work in the cold. A double-shirred wrist ensures a comfy close fit on your hands.

Carhartt products combine superior quality and value, outlasting cheaper competitive brands—so when you need a new pair of gloves, forget department stores—we have exactly what you are looking for! For excellent value for money choose Carhartt women’s gloves to stay warm and cozy during the chilly winter months ahead.

How to Choose Work Gloves Guide

Victoria Ries — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:11:06 +0000

Choosing work gloves may seem confusing at first, so we’ve put together this work glove guide to shed some light on which gloves are best for different jobs. We offer a diverse selection of work gloves for every job.
Ergodyne Proflex Anti Vibration Gloves – 9015FX: These gloves meet ANSI S3.40-2002/ISO 10819-1996 standards, which means that the gloves offer protection against injury through the long-term use of impact and vibrating power tools.
Mechanix Wear Original Women’s Glove- Pink Camo: This glove repels water and oil and stretches with you for ease of movement when working. Especially made with a woman’s hand in mind; the gloves feature an improved Clarion OW-927 synthetic leather palm for durability.
Men’s Work Gloves – Latex Coated – Y9243 – by Wells Lamont: This poly/cotton glove features a latex coated palm that provides resistance from nicks, cuts and abrasions. The glove material provides excellent flexibility for superb dexterity.
Mens Leather Drivers Gloves

Men’s Leather Drivers Gloves – Cowhide – 1178 – by Wells Lamont: These gloves are manufactured specifically for driving comfort. The palomino grain is lanolin enriched which makes the gloves softer and more flexible.
Men’s Leather Work Gloves – High Visibility – 7703 – by Wells Lamont: Hi-Viz gloves made specifically for road crews, linemen, dock workers, and any worker that needs to be seen to stay safe. This glove features “Second Skin” for excellent freedom of movement.
Carhartt Waterproof Breathable Gloves – Black: These gloves feature a breathable polyester fleece lining under a 100% nylon shell to keep your hands cool by allowing body heat to escape. Glove features a non-slip palm, and a gel insert in the palm for impact protection.
Men’s Kevlar Work Gloves – Nitrile Coated – Y9256 – by Wells Lamont: These gloves are lightweight and comfortable offering resistance from cuts, abrasions, and punctures, while providing superb gripping power.
North Grip Kevlar Gloves

North Grip N Kevlar Gloves: These gloves have nitrile coating to resist abrasions, cuts, and snags, and are machine washable. Applications include the handling of sharp objects and sheet metal, broken glass, and other hazardous materials.
Rawhyde Frontier Leather Welding Gloves: These gloves offer maximum protection due to their three-layer construction, keeping hands safe. Reinforced thumb for extra durability increases the life of these welding gloves.

Welding Gloves Guide

Victoria Ries — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:07:35 +0000

Welding gloves have to be rugged and tough enough to stand up to a welder’s workday, protecting the welder from splatter, heat and sparks. Protection coupled with comfort and durability achieves a harmonious balance seeing the welder through his workday with ease.

Predator Raven Welding Gloves are made from genuine 14-inch split cowhide and insulated as well as having welted fingers to protect the locked stitching from splatter and sparks. Quantity discounts are always available.
Rawhyde Frontier Leather Welding Gloves have a rugged three-layer construction. The outer durable leather shell, flame retardant insulation, to the sweat absorbent cushioning layer, ensure your hands stay safe and well looked after when they are inside this product. These gloves feature a reinforced thumb for extra wear. This product is available in size large only.
Harley-Davidson Ride Free Welding Gloves are made tough to meet the expectations of a welder’s normal workday. These gloves are made from genuine premium split cowhide and fully lined to insulate against high heat associated with welding operations. The gauntlet cuff provides added protection against sparks and splatters, and eases removal when the job is done. Harley-Davidson® Ride Free Welder’s Glove is available in sizes large and XL only.
Harley-Davidson Flaming Eagle Welding Gloves are made from premium black cowhide split leather which is fully lined for maximum protection against heat. Harley-Davidson® Flaming Eagle Welder’s Glove features gauntlet cuffs for extra wrist and arm protection, and easy removal. White flame eagle detail rises from the legendary Harley-Davidson® Bar and Shield logo patch at the top of each gauntlet cuff. These gloves are available in large and XL only.
Tillman Kidskin TIG Gloves are made for lasting protection from premium, top grade pearl kidskin leather, with added 2” cuffs and locked Kevlar® stitching they are made to stand up to a welder’s heavy workday. Sizes available are small, medium, large and XL.

Harley-Davidson® Mechanics Gloves

Victoria Ries — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:25:02 +0000

Harley-Davidson® offer a wide range of quality work gloves bearing their good name, a name synonymous with quality and durability. The following work-glove product line is especially designed to be used and worn as work gloves; not for riding motorcycles. Allow Harley-Davidson® to protect your hands while you are working, and at the same time show your work-crew your preference in motorcycles.

Harley-Davidson® #1 Racing Mechanics Glove: These gloves feature an orange stripe design with matching orange colored stitching detail. Traditional work gloves made for general maintenance Harley-Davidson® #1 Racing Mechanics Gloves feature black stretch-knit backs that fasten with Velcro closures for a snug fit at the wrists. #1 racing patch features the original Harley-Davidson® Bar and Shield logo. Glove sizes are available in medium, large, and extra large. This item usually ships in 2-3 business days.

Harley-Davidson® Flames Mechanics Glove: Stand out from the crowd when you wear these Harley-Davidson® Flames mechanic’s work gloves emblazoned with the famous Harley-Davidson® logo. These comfortable mechanic’s gloves are form-fitting and work hard to resist abrasion keeping your hands clean and protected. Glove sizes available are medium, large, and extra large. These work gloves ship in 2-3 business days.

Harley-Davidson® Rubber Dipped Knit Glove: Dipped in a natural rubber coating the black poly/cotton knit aids in resisting abrasion and punctures to keep your hands clean and safe. Get a good grip on items without letting them slip through your fingers using these gloves in both wet and dry applications on the work site. These work gloves feature the famous Harley-Davidson® Bar and Shield logo patch. Sizes come in medium, large, and extra large. Allow 2-3 business days for shipping.

WARNING: Not intended for use when riding a motorcycle. Improper use of this product may result in serious personal injury.

Purchasers of Harley-Davidson® work gloves agree that these gloves are for “on the job” use only and are not to be purchased for resale under any circumstances.