A Trade Buyer's Guide to Work Gloves: Which Pair for Which Job

Not all work gloves are built for the same job, and picking the wrong pair usually shows up as blisters, dropped tools, or a phone screen you can't use without peeling a glove off. Here's a quick breakdown of three common types and where each one earns its keep on site.

Leather work gloves are the all-rounder: good abrasion resistance, decent grip, and enough durability for general construction, driving between jobs, and garden or yard work. If you only own one pair, this is usually it.

Anti-vibration, touch-screen-compatible gloves matter most when you're running power tools for long stretches — drills, grinders, impact drivers. The padding cuts down on hand fatigue over a full day, and being able to use a phone or tablet without removing them is a real time-saver when you're checking a quote or a site plan mid-job.

Rigger gloves are built for handling rope, cable, sheet material, and general heavy lifting where grip and wrist protection matter more than fine dexterity. They're a sensible second pair alongside a general leather glove rather than a replacement for one.

All three are in stock now — worth matching the glove to the task rather than grabbing whichever pair is nearest the van door.