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Warehousing Gloves for Repeated Handling.
A picker handles several hundred cartons a shift. The glove is judged on grip retention, fit and how fast it can be replaced, not on the highest cut score in the catalog.
For 3PL operators, retail distribution centers and importers buying gloves by the pallet.
Typical specification
Warehousing & logistics
Coating
PU and foam nitrile
Thin palms keep feel for scanning and labeling
Cut target
A1–A2, A3 where banding appears
Higher levels slow the pick and cost more
Grip
Dry cartons, stretch film
Textured nitrile releases film better
Packing
12 pairs / polybag, bulk carton*
Clip strip and dispenser options for retail
* Typical figure. Confirm against your quotation.
What the job actually demands
Four conditions decide the specification. On a real site they rarely appear alone.
01
Carton abrasion across a full shift
Corrugated board is more abrasive than most datasheets assume. PU is thin enough for feel and survives dry board; nitrile palms last longer where loads are heavier.
02
Stretch film, tape and shrink wrap
Film clings and slips. A textured nitrile palm releases film better than a smooth PU palm, which matters most at the wrapper and the dock.
03
Banding, blades and broken pallets
Strapping and cutter knives sit outside the A1–A2 range. Where they belong to the task, move to A3–A4 or keep a separate cut glove for that task only.
04
Scanning and touchscreens
Handheld scanners and pick-to-light screens need conductive fingertips. Specify touchscreen-compatible fingertips instead of expecting operators to remove a glove twenty times an hour.
Specification starting points
Starting points, not a catalogue. The sample decides the final build.
| Task | Typical level | Start from |
|---|---|---|
| Dry picking and packing 13-gauge polyester, PU palm | 3X31 / A1 | White PU coated gloves → |
| Film, wet and cold loads 15-gauge knit, foam nitrile palm | 2X42 / A2 | Foam nitrile gloves → |
| Mixed loads with banding HPPE blend, PU or nitrile palm | A3 | Level A3 cut resistant → |
| Dirt-prone bays and dark goods 13-gauge, PU palm, black | 3X31 | Black PU coated gloves → |
Reading the markings. The four digits come from EN 388 — abrasion, cut (coupe), tear and puncture. The letter comes from ISO 13997, which is the method that holds up on hard and abrasive edges. Where both appear, quote both in the brief. How the markings work.
Where this specification usually goes wrong
Three failures that show up on first orders, in the order they cost money.
Over-speccing the cut level
An A4 glove on dry carton work costs more, feels worse and gets replaced at the same rate. Match the level to the load, not to the worst thing in the building.
Losing gloves faster than wearing them out
In high-turnover warehouses, loss dominates. Clip-on retainers, size-labeled bins and a low unit price matter more than a longer-wearing palm.
Sizing by habit
A glove that is too loose snags on cage corners and slows scanning; too tight and it splits at the thumb. Sample three sizes on the actual task before specifying a run.
Gloves that fit this brief
Stock constructions to start a sample from. Each one can be re-specified on liner, coating and packing.
White PU coated work gloves
Light, breathable palm for dry picking, packing and inspection.
EN 388 3X31 · 13 gauge · Dry grip
Foam nitrile coated work gloves
Palm coating that holds film and damp cartons without bulk.
EN 388 2X42 · 15 gauge · Film grip
Level A3 cut resistant gloves
Liner for banding, blades and mixed retail loads.
A3 / ISO 13997 · HPPE liner · PU or nitrile
Not the right build? See the full range or send the reference glove and we will match the construction.
Packing & documents
What ships with the carton.
The glove is half the order. The other half is the pack, the marks and the paperwork that let a shipment clear and a reorder repeat.
01
Bulk packing
12 pairs per polybag, size-labeled inner bags inside a master carton.
02
Retail packing
Header card, euro hole and barcode where the glove is sold rather than issued.
03
Replenishment
Standing specification sheet so a reorder matches the approved sample.
04
Market entry
EU: Category II under PPE Regulation 2016/425 with CE marking; UK: UKCA.
The brief
What to send us
Send what you already know. Missing items can be settled during sampling.
- The load: cartons, film, totes or mixed retail
- Whether scanners or touchscreens are used
- Cut level, or the incidents that prompted the review
- Sizes and the split across shifts
- Polybag, dispenser or retail header card
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Order terms
Indicative ranges for this industry. They move with liner availability, coating color and artwork approval.
MOQ*
From 300 dozen per style and color on stock builds.
Sampling*
7–10 working days, three sizes on request.
Production*
25–35 days after approval; stock colors move faster.
* Typical range, not a quotation. Confirm current terms with the offer.
Questions buyers ask
Answers we would give on a call, written down.
PU or nitrile for warehouse picking?
PU for dry cartons and where feel matters most, foam nitrile where stretch film, damp loads or oil appear. Both are thin enough for scanning; only specific touchscreen builds work on capacitive screens.
Do you offer touchscreen-compatible gloves?
Yes, with conductive fingertips specified at sampling stage. Confirm the screen type, because capacitive and resistive screens need different fingertips.
What cut level for pallet and banding work?
A2 covers most handling; A3 where strapping, blades and broken pallets are part of the task. A dedicated cut glove for the banding station is usually cheaper than raising the level for everyone.
Can we order a mixed size carton?
Yes. Size splits are set at order stage, with each size polybagged and labeled inside the master carton.
Send the glove you need.
A product link, a reference photo or a short buying brief is enough to start. Include the quantity, destination and any marking requirement.
We reply within one working day. Sample requests are quoted with the courier cost shown separately.