From the fully intact glove discovered in King Tutankhamun’s tomb to the first modern glove patented in [1]1896, gloves have a fascinating history almost as ancient as hand tools. As society, technology, and industries like scaffolding have evolved, one thing has remained the same: the essential need for PPE to protect hands.
Construction workers face [2] a 1 in 64 chance of sustaining a hand injury yearly. In the U.K., hand injuries consistently rank as the leading workplace injury, and within construction, they account for a significant portion of incidents. About [3]40% of these injuries are cuts from sharp objects, 30% are crushing injuries from heavy machinery, and another 20% result from falls, leading to severe hand trauma. While not every injury can be prevented by gloves alone, quality safety gloves are a critical first line of defence in reducing these risks.
Are you curious about which BIGBEN gloves are the perfect fit for you? Let’s explore our selection and reveal the Top 5 customer favourites that could be just what you’re looking for.
1. BIGBEN UltraGrip Dexterity Latex Coated Gloves
There’s nothing worse than gloves that restrict your movement and flexibility on the job. Fortunately, with BIGBEN UltraGrip gloves, you won’t have that problem. These latex-coated gloves offer outstanding durability and exceptional dexterity due to their close-knit nylon/spandex liner, ensuring you can work efficiently, safely, and comfortably all day.
Moreover, these gloves are ideal for working with metal, such as scaffold tubes and boards. The palm of the glove is crinkle latex, making it perfect for robust grip composition and greater tactile sensitivity, making it easier when working with such materials. These BIGBEN UltraGrip gloves also contain hemmed wrist ends, preventing any fraying and ensuring a close fit is maintained throughout the day.
The product rating, code, and size are printed on the front of the glove for your peace of mind.
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2. BIGBEN UltraLite ECO Gloves
With growing awareness of our impact on the planet, the demand for sustainability has increased. More than ever, people and businesses are embracing greener, eco-friendly lifestyles and choices to protect our environment for future generations. Therefore, we have taken small steps to offer a safe, eco-friendly alternative to a range of our products. The BIGBEN Ultra Eco gloves are just one example of where we have offered this change.
These foam PU nitrile-coated gloves are perfect when working with metal such as scaffold tubes and boards. Impressively, each pair is manufactured from a 500ml plastic PET bottle. This small change results in a reduction in C02 emissions, saving 0.387kwh of energy and 5.15 litres of water consumption per pair.
The same high-quality design, just better for the planet.
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3. BIGBEN UltraTuff Cut Level D Dexterity Foam Nitrile Grip Glove
The BIGBEN UltraTuff Cut Level D Nitrile Grip Gloves are your go-to for ultimate protection and comfort. They’re so dexterous and well-fitting, that you'll barely notice you’re wearing them, all while offering superior cut protection.
The BIGBEN UltraTuff Cut Level D gloves are designed with a new, double-dipped reinforced thumb crotch for added protection. This is especially crucial for scaffolders, as it's a common pinch point when handling scaffold tubes and boards.
They are cut resistance rated at Level D, which means they are ideal for handling sharp metal, exposed glass, and other hazards. They provide superb flexibility and control, making them a top choice for scaffolding and construction work. The gloves are also lightweight yet durable, excelling in wet and dry conditions, making them a year-round essential. Plus, they’re EN388:2016 Certified – 4X43D, so you know you’re getting top-quality safety.
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4. BIGBEN Xxtreme Grip Gloves – Nitrile Coated
Need gloves that work harder than you do? Then look no further. Ideal when working with metal such as scaffold tubes and fixings, these nitrile-coated gloves provide the ultimate dexterity, creating ease and effectiveness when achieving your goals.
These BIGBEN Grip Gloves contain woven polyester liner for reduced rigidity, greater flexibility, and enhanced protective properties. The palm and fingers of the glove are made from smooth nitrile, giving it a closer grip and increased resistance to puncturing and tearing, leaving you with longer-lasting protection. Its hemmed wrist ends are specially designed to prevent fraying and to ensure it maintains a close fit.
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5. BIGBEN Ultra Gloves
The BIGBEN Ultra Gloves are crafted with a tough-knit 5-yarn golden liner, offering enhanced flexibility without sacrificing durability. The crinkle latex palm provides an unbeatable grip, delivering superior tactile sensitivity and exceptional protection.
A close fit will be maintained by its hemmed wrist-ends, which are also designed to prevent any fraying, ensuring the BIGBEN Ultra Gloves are long-lasting, making them cost-effective.
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6. BIGBEN Black Foam PU Nitrile Ultralite Gloves
Lightweight, durable, and dexterous. These gloves have been specifically engineered to be the perfect glove, they are highly resistant to tears, featuring the best abrasion resistance rating available by BIGBEN.
The rating is achieved by its nitrile and foam PU palm, giving it a soft feel with increased tactile sensitivity and flexibility. For peace of mind, the product rating, code, and size are clearly printed on the front of the glove.
The use of nylon and spandex liner gives the gloves a tight fit and versatile flexibility, significantly boosting their protective qualities. Fraying is prevented and a close fit is maintained through the hemmed wrist-ends.
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Your hands are your most important tools, take care of them properly.
[3] https://www.arco.co.uk/expert-advice/hand-protection/statistics
