Work gloves can be the best
piece of equipment that you use. The
proper pair of work gloves can save you from needless blisters and pain, increase
your grip, and provide you with a bit of warmth on a cold day. There’s almost no end to the number of tasks
that gloves can be
used for. But there are a few important
things to consider before purchasing your new pair of gloves.
Sizing
When choosing new work gloves,
the first thing to determine is the correct size. Unfortunately, most people wear the wrong
size gloves and this can cause discomfort and fatigue. Gloves that don’t fit properly can also
restrict your motion, cause rubbing and chafing, and ultimately be more of a
hindrance than a help.
The first thing you need
to know is the size of your hand and to correctly measure the size of your hand,
you’ll need a tape measure. On your
dominate hand, measure the circumference of the palm by wrapping the tape measure
from the palm out to your pinky, around to your thumb, and back to your
palm. This will give you your hand size
in inches.
Below are some “standard”
gloves sizes from our friends at Kinco gloves but be advised that each
manufacturer’s glove size varies slightly.
Adult Size
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Men’s
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Women’s
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Children’s
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Age
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Measurement
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XS
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6”-7”
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5”-6”
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Kid’s
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3 yrs-6yrs
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5”-6”
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S
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7”-8”
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7”-8”
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M
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8”-9”
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8”-9”
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Youth’s
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6yrs-12yrs
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6”-6 1/2”
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L
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9”-10”
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9”-10”
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XL
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10”-10 1/2”
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XXL
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10”-11 1/2”
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The Right Glove for the Job
The next step is to pick
the appropriate glove for the task at hand.
Sure you can wear a Rocky Thinsulated, waterproof glove to pull the
weeds from your yard but there are better choices. For this project consider a Forney Economy
Work Glove or a Carhartt suede work glove, both designed to handle the rigors
of daily yard work.
Here are a few glove
material types and their potential uses:
·
Canvas – Yard
work, concrete projects
·
Cotton – light
yard work, gardening, painting, handling insulation
·
Leather – Heavy
yard work, construction, electrical projects, woodworking
·
Rubber/Latex –
painting, working with spills and chemicals
Some gloves offer various
features such as rubber dots for increased grip, gel inserts for shock
absorption, and protective lining for working with high heat or electrical
applications.
As you know, we here at
Bridgeport Equipment pride ourselves on offering you the finest premium
products on the market. We carry a
variety of glove manufacturers including Carhartt, Rocky, Bob Dale, & Boss. We are proud to announce that we will soon
begin carrying Kinco gloves. Kinco
gloves are known for their meticulous design and great ergonomic hand
comfort. You may have recognized the
Kinco gloves that have appeared on multiple episodes of Gold Rush on Discovery Channel or Railroad Alaska on Destination America.
