Our Top 5 Work Gloves for Summer
Is there anything more uncomfortable than having hot and sweaty hands in your work gloves during the warmer months? Probably, but it’s up there. In fact, it’s pretty dangerous and the likelihood of injury is significantly higher. When your gloves are moving around, your hands are slipping, and your grip is weakened, it’s easy to want to ditch the gloves. But comfort shouldn’t have to come at the expense of safety. And it doesn’t have to. That’s why we’ve rounded up a handy guide—our top five summer-friendly gloves—to solve all your sweaty problems. (And by all, we mean your hands. The rest is on you.)
Maximise ventilation with our Venta-Cool™
Our favourite option is our first, mainly because it combats the heat like no other. Most of what you need to know is in the name: Venta-Cool™ Summer Rigger Glove is prized for its ventilation properties and boasts a cooling feel. Venta-Cool™ is designed to allow maximum airflow through low-contact areas on the back of the glove.
On the palm-side, a 2-layer, double-stitched seam, synthetic leather base gives you all the support you need. But here’s the best bit: with micro-perforations—or tiny absorbent holes—in the base, Venta-Cool™ works to get rid of any sweaty beads forming. So, if you’re searching for that perfect balance between durability and breathability, look no further. Check them out.
KEY POINTS
- General purpose glove
- High ventilation glove back for maximum breathability
- Micro perforations on palm to expel palm sweat
- Short style wrist cuff for maximum comfort
Ultimate freedom with our Comfort Fit™ Fingerless
The Comfort Fit™ Fingerless Rigger Glove is a staple Rigger product—and for good reason. It’s come a long way since its first iteration back in 2011 and has been optimised over the years. A precision-cut fingerless glove scores high on the ventilation scale. Designed for optimum dexterity, Comfort Fit™ gives you an added level of control even for the fiddliest of tasks.
What’s more, the lightweight, form-fitting gloves move with your hands, minimising the risk of snagging and maximising—you guessed it—comfort. But don’t be fooled: fingerless and flexible don’t detract from durability. Made with specially selected ultra-tough synthetic leather with double stitching to boot, they’re tough enough to withstand hard graft. And lest we forget the palm and knuckle padding… Read all about it.
KEY POINTS
- General purpose glove
- No fingers for exceptional freedom
- Stretched 4 way fabric for flexible movement
Maximum protection with our Protector™ Framer
If this were a popularity contest, Protector™ Framer heavy-duty Rigger gloves would come out tops. And that’s a fair shout: it’s an all-year, all-situations, all-round good’un. So why do we think it’s a solid summer glove? It’s all about the exposed finger framer style, which allows for proper ventilation keeping your hands refreshed while you work.
For all the other reasons that everyone loves Protector™ Framers: it’s made from world-class aramid fabrics and goatskin leather is designed to a) speak to your inner Viking and b) provide second-to-none comfort for all-day wear. Its TPR guard works to protect against minor blows to the knuckles. That, coupled with an abrasion-resistant palm and double-layered materials in key wear areas makes it a grade above the rest from a protection point of view. It’s a must-have at all times, really—but now’s as good a time as any to buy yourself a pair.
KEY POINTS
- Heavy-duty glove
- Three short fingers for airflow and dexterity
- Abrasion-resistant palm for maximum durability
- Impact-resistant TPR knuckle and finger guards
The best of both with our Leather Grip™ Framer
The Leather Grip™ Framers, aka your third skin. As part of the Framer family, open tips give instant access to your thumb, middle and index fingers needed for intricate tasks. Finger freedom means better ventilation, which means cooler hands. Heavy-duty it may be, a lighter glove back means less heat build-up, helping hard-working hands to breathe. It’s a win for comfort, a win for practicality, and a win for summer.
Just like their Protector™ cousins, the Leather Grip™ Framers are made with Dirty Rigger® select double-layered goatskin hide for ultimate palm protection. Its unique one-piece palm base combined with an articulated second layer allows added manoeuvre while you work. What’s more, few rigging glove options top this when it comes to friction resistance, making it a serious contender when working with ropes, cables and staging. Forget Framer FOMO and give them a go.
KEY POINTS
- Heavy-duty glove
- Three short fingers for airflow and dexterity
- Durable goatskin leather palm
- Stretched 4 way fabric for flexible movement
High ventilation and durability with our Rope Ops™
Last but not least is the most niche of the bunch—our Rope Ops™ Rope Glove. These tried-and-tested gems have undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure utmost safety. Used across a wide range of industries from theatre to rescue services, Rope Ops™ are the number one go-to for grip and fly control.
Similar to Venta-Cool™, Rope Ops™ features a 3D high-ventilation back but offers a one-up on protection. With an articulated rope channel, these breathable gloves provide immense resistance to abrasion. That’s all thanks to none other than our specially selected goatskin leather. Throw in airprene comfort padding and trust double stitching, what more could you want? Get yours.
KEY POINTS
- Heavy-duty glove
- High ventilation glove back for maximum breathability
- Durable goatskin leather palm
- Abrasion-resistant rope channel
So, there you have it—our top five summer work gloves for extreme comfort and maximum protection. We understand the faff. Thank us later.
