As well as a measuring guide to help you find the correctly sized safety gloves, we have a few useful tips on how your work gloves should feel when you put them on.

You should be looking for a close fit. The fabric should fit without gaps at the ends of the fingers or around your wrists. A snug fit will minimise snagging, which can help reduce the chance of injury. Work gloves that are too large for you may increase the risk of getting caught in machinery.

You don’t want a fit that’s too snug, though. Work gloves that are too tight will hamper your movement and can be uncomfortable to work in. They can also cut off blood flow to your hands, if they’re too tight and even cause friction burn from the fabric rubbing as you try to work.

You should have full and unrestricted movement of your hands whilst wearing gloves. A good pair of fitted gloves shouldn’t hinder any movements you would make without them. You should be able to stretch your fingers, grip, and do anything else you need to do.