28 June 2024

HAND PROTECTION FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS

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!