Work gloves

Personal Protection

Durable gloves that protect hands from abrasion, cuts, cold metal, and grime.

Approx. cost
$8–$40
Weight
3–7 oz per pair
Used in
11 kits

Purpose

Let you do rough, sharp, or dirty work without shredding your hands.

Used in kits

Alternatives

  • Leather glovesBest for heat and heavy abrasion; less dexterity.
  • Nitrile glovesFor grime and fluids, not mechanical protection.

Maintenance notes

  • Dry them out after wet or cold work.

Buying considerations

  • Fit drives dexterity — too big is nearly useless.
  • Cut-resistant models suit recovery and rescue work.

Page history & editing

Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor