Rated to ANSI/ISEA 105 and 138 standards, these gloves offer complete protection from cuts, abrasions, and impacts. The higher the rating, the greater the protection. They’re often worn to handle sheet metal, install pipes, or maintain HVAC equipment. They fit snugly, so they won't limit your dexterity.

Cowhide gloves balance durability and comfort. Goatskin gloves are strong yet thin, providing good tactility for precision handling.

Textured gloves give you a secure grip on slippery objects.

Gloves with a sweat wipe have a terry cloth patch on the thumb for drying your face. Gloves with rollover fingertips have a seam above the knuckle rather than at the end, so they won’t split apart in a high-wear spot.

Gloves that meet EN 388 are rated to European standards for resistance to abrasions, cuts, tears, and punctures.

These flexible gloves combine abrasion resistance with a design that conforms to your hand for improved dexterity. Use them to cover your hands while leaving some or all of your fingertips open to grip objects. Gloves have a reinforced palm for added wear resistance.

Style B also have reinforced fingers. Wipe away sweat with a terry cloth patch on the back of the thumb.

Gloves that feel light but work hard. Our thinnest cut-protection gloves give you the dexterity and control of lightweight gloves with the cut resistance of heavier ones. They're trusted daily by the McMaster-Carr warehouse team. These gloves are rated to ANSI/ISEA 105 standards for cut, abrasion, and puncture resistance.

Choose a cut rating: The ANSI cut rating measures how much force is needed to cut through the glove with a standardized blade; higher ratings mean more protection.

• A4: The standard minimum for most industrial settings. Handles sharp-edged materials like sheet metal, glass, and stamped parts.

• A5–A6: For regular contact with cutting blades, utility knives, and sharp wire.

• A7: For sharp metal stamps and food-processing knives where heavier protection justifies reduced dexterity.

• A9: Maximum cut and puncture resistance. Stands up to needles, spikes, and heavy sharp-edge exposure.

Choose a coating:

• Polyurethane: Thinnest, lightest option. Best when dexterity and touch sensitivity are the priority.

• Nitrile: More abrasion-resistant and stands up to oils and many chemicals. Choose this for heavier-duty tasks or wet/oily environments.

• Textured coatings: Improved grip on wet, oily, or slick materials.

Gloves rated to EN 388 meet the European equivalent of ANSI/ISEA 105 for cut, tear, and puncture resistance. FDA-compliant gloves are approved for direct food contact.

From jagged metal scraps to fine hazards like needles or wire, these gloves protect your hands from cuts and punctures. They have been tested up to the highest ANSI/ISEA needlestick rating—that’s why they’re commonly used in recycling and waste facilities. Ratings are based on the force required to cut the glove with a razor blade or puncture it with a hypodermic needle. The higher the rating, the greater the protection.

Gloves with an A5 or A6 cut rating can be used to cut with blades or handle sharp wire. Gloves with reinforced palms or fingers have extra material to add durability in high-wear areas. Gloves that meet EN 388 are rated to European standards for abrasions, cuts, tears, or punctures.

Snug and flexible, these gloves shield your hands from sharp objects without limiting dexterity. A fleece lining protects you from frozen objects, frosty weather, and wind. The back of each glove has thick guards that absorb impacts when you’re working in tight spaces. A fluorescent backing makes these gloves easy to spot.

These gloves meet ANSI/ISEA 105, a standard that rates gloves on various forms of protection. They have a cut rating of A6, which means that they can be used with cutting blades, knives, and sharp wire. They also meet ANSI/ISEA 138, which rates the impact resistance of gloves based on how much force they absorb. They’re level 2 for moderate impact resistance. These gloves have also been tested according to EN 388 standards for resistance to abrasion, cuts, tears, punctures, and impacts.