Hand Protection: The Right Glove for Every Job on the Farm

Hand Protection: A Suitable Glove for Every Job

No tool gets used as often as your own hands, and none is as hard to replace. Cuts on sheet metal, splinters from timber, softened skin at milking or numb fingers in winter are all part of farm life, but they do not have to be. Hand protection is therefore split into two parts: robust work gloves for mechanical protection and disposable gloves for everything that has to stay hygienically clean.

Work Gloves for Workshop, Shed and Garden

Most of the working day is covered by coated knitted gloves. Foam latex, PU or nitrile give you grip even when metal is oily or timber is damp, and the knit lets the hand breathe. Where things turn sharp-edged, you reach for the cut resistant glove Cutter TOP at level F. For cleaners and acids there is the Vinex chemical-resistant glove, and for rough work the Pan goatskin leather glove or the Artos synthetic leather glove. Mechanic, winter, touchscreen, garden and children’s gloves round the range off.

Disposable Gloves for Hygiene and Wet Work

Wherever the point is not force but cleanliness, disposable gloves are the right answer: milking, treating stock, handling medicines or mixing products. They come in nitrile, latex and vinyl, powdered and powder-free, plus extra-long milking gloves and models with shoulder-length cover for calving assistance. After use they go straight in the bin so that nothing gets carried around. A wall dispenser keeps the next pair within reach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which glove suits which job?
A coated knitted glove for assembly and workshop work, a cut resistant model for sharp edges, a chemical-resistant glove for cleaners and a disposable glove for anything hygienic.

How do I find the right size?
Measure the circumference of your hand without the thumb and compare it with the figure given for the product. An oversized glove slips and gets in the way, a tight one rubs and tires the hand faster.

Can I wash work gloves?
Knitted models usually take a wash at low temperature and then dry in the air. Leather is only wiped down, and disposable gloves are never reused.