Blog/Glove Knowledgebase — Winter Work Gloves

With winter upon us, for individuals who work outside, it may be at the forefront of your mind as to how you can ensure that your hands stay safe and warm throughout these cold weather work days. There are certain tips and precautions you can follow in order to maximize the length of time that your hands will stay warm while working outside. Stay Away from Cotton: When looking for a cold weather work glove, you should avoid gloves that are made from cotton. Cotton is an awful insulator because once it gets wet, it loses all it’s ability to keep you...

Believe it or not, winter is right around the corner, which means it is time to start thinking about getting some proper work gloves for the cold weather. It is important first and foremost to recognize the kind of cold stress that you’ll be facing this winter. Cold stress simply put is: the body’s inability to warm itself. Once the stress level gets too high, it becomes difficult to maintain a proper internal body temperature and makes it much more difficult for you to complete the task at hand. There are two main types of cold stress: Hypothermia: This happens when...

With the first official day of winter just days away, it’s an appropriate time to outline some of the key features that are vital to make sure are included in your winter work gloves. Number one on the list is a glove lining to keep your hands warm in the chilly weather. You should look for gloves that have an insulating and/or moisture-wicking liner, preferably both! A glove liner that wicks moisture away from your hands will help to keep them dry and warm, which will keep you comfortable and able to keep working without interruption. One great type of wicking...

If you live in colder climates, you know how important it is to consider the equipment you use when working outside during the winter months. Without proper protection, you could be facing serious bodily harm like hypothermia or frostbite. When working in cold weather conditions, you should always keep an eye out for symptoms of hypothermia, wear plenty of layers, keep moving to generate body heat, and have a warm beverage or soup on hand to keep your core body temperature high. When it comes to clothes, in our case gloves, that you wear on the job, you should look for gloves...

We’ve got another great new glove to introduce to you this week!These cowhide grain leather work gloves are a driver style with a keystone thumb and an open cuff. They have been constructed with a lining of 140 grams of trademarked, Cold Keep Insulation, that adds an excellent layer of warmth for working in cold conditions. The gloves are constructed from standard grain cowhide leather, which offers wearers excellent abrasion resistance and makes for a super durable glove. The keystone thumb is an ergonomic design that adds comfort and dexterity for wearers. These insulated cowhide work gloves are best suited for these...