Optimal grip has been called the pinnacle of selecting work gloves. It’s critical in almost any industry you can think of: construction, assembly work, repair and overhaul, light engineering and service, recycling and waste management, plastics and textile manufacturing, warehousing, small component assembly, packing and inspection, and landscaping. Poor grip can lead to a host of problems:
Of course there’s more to hand protection than glove grip. You need to think about dexterity, mobility, sensitivity, tactility, durability, comfort, flexibility, and performance (such as chemical-resistance, impact protection, and cut and abrasion protection). You also need to consider work conditions: oily, greasy, wet, soapy, and dry work environments, as well as working with chemicals or precision manufacturing. Different work requires different types of gripping gloves.