Summer is a highly desired time of year, but the sensation of working outdoors in sweltering heat whilst wearing workwear ill-suited to the conditions is never particularly pleasant.
So, what do you need to look out for when you’re choosing safety gloves to wear in the summer? Take a look below at a few points that you need to look out for when choosing safety gloves for the summer months. Essentially, when you are seeking safety gloves to wear in hot conditions, you will be looking for something that is breathable. For this, you must take into consideration the materials, coatings, and design features that enhance comfort and ventilation.
Coating
The best coating
choice for hot conditions would be Microdex Nitrile (which has a good level of
breathability). The Microdex Nitrile has high breathability due to its open
pore structure and its unique micro porous structure, both of which allow air
to circulate and resist water penetration, helping to keep hands cool and dry
during prolonged use, reducing sweat buildup and increasing comfort.
Yarn
There one thing
you need to look out for when it comes to the yarn is the composition. The yarn
composition is important because depending on how the yarn is engineered, it
can offer permeability, wicking, moisture management and more. The yarn
composition has the ability to alter the look and feel of two gloves with the
same gauge. For example, our LXT Ultrafine range have a very thin liner. They
have a gauge of 18, the highest across our whole range, allowing for extra
dexterity and flexibility. However, not only this, but they allow for enhanced
breathability. All of our LXT range have 360 degree breathable liners. The
natural gaps in the knit pattern allow air ventilation from the back of the
hands and the premium grade moisture wicking blend of yarns aid in keeping
hands cool in hot climates.
In addition,
the colour of the liner can make a huge difference. Darker coloured gloves soak
up the heat much more, so choosing safety gloves with a lighter liner is going
to be a better choice in the hot weather. Fortunately, our three colour system
only uses red, amber and green gloves, all of which are on the lighter side and
will not attract the same level of heat that a darker glove will.
Check out our LXT
range here. They all offer light weight, 360-degree breathable
liners, and coating that ensure excellent grip and protection while keeping
your hands cool and comfortable during hot weather.
Other ways to
keep cool when working outdoors in the heat can include taking regular breaks
and wearing PPE clothing that also keep your body cool.
If you have any
questions on this topic (or any other topic), send it across to
[email protected] or, alternatively, you can pick up the phone and ask us on +44 1344 207090!