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With so may things to look out for when buying gloves, from standards to resistance levels and risk categories, we realise how adding one more thing to the list might make the process seem a bit too complicated for any newcomer to buying work gloves. Don't worry, understanding glove gauges is as easy as it can be, and it can help to find the right glove for your needs. Our Guide to Glove Gauges can help you learn all about the various glove gauges available, and the differences between them.

If you're looking for a nice pair of leather work gloves, you'll quickly notice terms such as cowhide, deerskin, oxhide, full grain or split leather thrown around. We've put together this Guide to Leather Work Gloves to shed some light on the various types of Leather Work Gloves available here at WorkGloves.co.uk and, hopefully, bring you one step closer to your dream gloves. We lead you through our most popular leather categories, from cowhide to pigskin, and finish off with a useful Glossary of Leather Terms.

The only way to properly shuck an oyster is with a sharp shucking knife, which puts your hands, and especially fingers, at risk of sustaining deep cuts and injuries. At WorkGloves.co.uk we stock a range of highly protective gloves for virtually any task at hand, no matter how specific, so read on for our list of suggestions for the Best Oyster Shucking Gloves.

Choosing between different dipping materials can be difficult, especially as there's little to explain as to why a specific material is better than another. Two of the biggest names in work gloves, nitrile and latex, are often pitted against each other as strong, flexible and versatile materials well suited to almost any scenario. As both are useful across many industries we created this Nitrile vs Latex Coated Gloves guide to demonstrate to you which gloves are best for what and why.

MCR Safety, an industry leader in PPE, has grouped their safety gloves into six different families – based on the shell used – to enable you to select a glove for your purposes with greater ease. At WorkGloves.co.uk, we've chosen just a few of our favourite MCR Safety Gloves to provide you with an idea of what this fantastic brand has to offer.

Selecting the correct work glove can be daunting, as the wide array of possible styles, shapes and designs can leave you feeling confused. This problem is made worse with countless materials at your disposal that all serve a different purpose. With so many different materials on offer, we've created this Guide to Glove Materials so that you know where to go. We consider the pros and cons of the best selling materials, what they are recommended for, and our top glove pick for each material.

Whether you're extinguishing a wildfire or evacuating people from a flaming building, as a professional firefighter you need reliable gloves that will shield your hands against heat, flames and a wide range of other occupational hazards to ensure that you remain unharmed and perform your job to the best of your ability. To help you select the right hand protection, we have compiled this list of our Best Firefighting Gloves available at WorkGloves.co.uk. Read on to find out more!

As a tattoo artist, it is vital that you wear disposable gloves to protect both yourself and your client against disease, and ensure that the tattooed area does not become infected. At WorkGloves.co.uk, we know how important it is to have the right pair of gloves for the job, which is why we have compiled this list of our Best Tattoo Gloves. Read on to see our recommendations.

When it comes to designing and developing hand protection solutions, the experts at ATG focus on producing gloves that meet the needs of their customers – both in terms of comfort and performance. In order to provide comprehensive protection, ATG has created a number of ranges that are tailored for specific environments, or to protect against certain hazards. As a result, you'll find that no matter your profession, ATG has a hand protection solution for you. Read on to find out what you can expect from ATG Work Gloves.