Shield the tops of your hands from bumps and bruises in tight spaces around heavy equipment. These gloves are often worn when handling heavy materials or machinery. All meet ANSI/ISEA 138, which rates impact resistance based on how much force they absorb. The higher the rating, the greater the protection. They also meet ANSI/ISEA 105 and EN 388 standards for various forms of protection, such as cut, abrasion, and puncture resistance.

Gloves with a nitrile coating resist chemicals and oil. Gloves with a polyurethane coating are thin and lightweight. Wear them for assembly work, small parts handling, and other jobs where you need a sensitive, precise touch.

Textured gloves give you a secure grip on slippery objects. Smooth gloves have a tacky grip that’s ideal for holding dry objects. They allow for more precise handling than textured gloves.

Gloves with a reinforced thumb have additional material between the thumb and pointer finger to extend the life of the glove.