A good pair of thermal gloves is a practical addition to the winter wardrobe of any logistics worker. Keeping the hands warm in the cold weather is essential to maintain their fine motor function, without which the risk of sustaining an accident or injury increases dramatically.
There are many different types of thermal safety gloves on the market, meaning there should be something to suit the requirements of any logistics role.
Do I need thermal gloves for work?
Wearing thermal gloves in the cold weather enables people to do their work to the best of their ability, protecting them from any discomfort caused by having cold hands and fingers, and maintaining their hands in full working order.
A good pair of thermal gloves can equally help those working in a draughty warehouses picking and packing goods for shipping or carrying out returns and rework, as well as people working outdoors in all weathers driving a forklift, delivering parcels or loading and unloading containers.
People often fear that wearing thermal gloves at work will reduce their ability to do the tasks required by hampering the dexterity of their grip or movement. But advances in materials technology means this is no longer the case. It is possible to stay safe and warm at the same time – you just have to choose the right pair of thermal gloves that will allow you to do that.
Thermal gloves for all
At iSB Group, we stock a range of thermal gloves to suit the different demands of a variety of logistics roles.
Some of our best include:
Available in sizes 6 to 11, these latex foam, palm-coated thermal gloves by global safety glove manufacturer ATG provide fantastic comfort and protection for the hands in extremes of temperature, offering equally high performance in the heat and the cold. A tough and flexible coating of natural latex on a seamless, soft and comfortable brushed acrylic/polyester liner allows for good dexterity while keeping the hands at a comfortable temperature. Meanwhile, patented non-slip palm grip technology allows for improved grip in wet conditions. Anatomically designed and shaped to mimic the hand-at-rest position and therefore reduce hand fatigue during wear, these thermal handling gloves are also flat-dipped for improved breathability and perspiration control. Additional features include a knitwrist cuff for added comfort.
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Specially designed for wear in cold conditions, these thermal gloves have a crinkled latex finish that allows them to offer excellent grip, and a warm acrylic 7 gauge breathable and seamless liner providing level 2 contact cold protection. Available in sizes XL and 2XL, they are palm dipped with a fully dipped thumb for the optimum balance between protection, dexterity and ventilation for the hands.
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Soft and comfortable to wear, with great thermal properties, these thermal gloves are able to offer superb dexterity of movement thanks to their foam PVC coating, which remains flexible even at low temperatures. Available in sizes 8 to 10, they come with a knitted nylon liner for added comfort.
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Ideal for workers not able to wear full gloves, these fingerless thermal gloves are made from 40gsm 100% acrylic fabric and Thinsulate lined for added warmth and comfort.
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Working outdoors or in a cold environment? View our full range of thermal workwear – including thermal gloves, jackets, boots and hats – in our online shop.
Looking for tips on how to keep your workers warm in the warehouse this winter? We have those too!