WEARABILITY - The key to safety glove compliance

At uvex we know the best PPE is the PPE that is worn - which is why we design WEARABILITY into every safety glove we make. But what do we mean by that? WEARABILITY = Compliance. It’s PPE that doesn’t get in the way allowing you to focus on the task at hand. Ultimately, it’s the perfect balance of four main factors:

Fit

Fit

Proper fit
One size does not fit all. An ill-fitting glove can be as much a hazard as not wearing any at all. It may seem obvious, but…properly-fitted PPE that has been selected for the individual and their workplace hazards can help avoid accidents, reduce discomfort, increase productivity and give wearers confidence.

Comfort

Comfort

All day comfort
With proper fit comes comfort. Comfort is important for those wearing gloves for any period. Gloves that retain heat and sweat can cause skin problems while rough seams and poor fit can cause discomfort, sores and circulation issues. Ideally, gloves should contour to the shape and form of the individual’s hand.

Performance

Performance

Product performance
Quality and technology makes all the difference. We understand that for safe and efficient work the design, types and quality of materials used within a glove's construction all have a bearing on the protective properties, grip quality, dexterity, comfort and fit which help to minimise hand strain and fatigue that can lead to accidents.

Style

Style

Modern style
We all want to look and feel good. Hand protection that is high performing, comfortable and look good makes wearing PPE effortless. As a result, the gloves are more likely to remain worn throughout the day and employees will remain compliant.

Proper fit
Proper fit

Safety gloves that fit like a second skin

While it is important to choose the correct safety gloves for the job and environment, it is equally important to ensure your safety gloves fit properly. A correct fit means the gloves will be comfortable to wear and you are more likely to keep them on. If gloves are too big they can affect grip or get caught in moving parts or tools; too small and they will distract from the task at hand.

uvex phynomic safety glove range

Manufactured using 3D hand ‘formas’ which mimic the contours of your hand, uvex phynomic gloves fit like a second skin. Up to eight precisely coordinated sizes guarantee an ergonomic solution in for any wearer. Find out more

Adaptive fit technology

uvex Bamboo TwinFlex safety gloves have been designed to mould precisely to the wearer’s hand contours within minutes to achieve a customised, comfortable fit.
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Download our hand sizing chart

You know what shoe size you need, but what about your glove size? uvex gloves are available in a range of sizes so download our hand size chart and find your perfect fit.
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All day comfort
All day comfort

Comfort is important for those wearing gloves for any period. Gloves that retain heat and sweat can cause skin problems while rough seams and poor fit can cause discomfort, sores and circulation issues. Ideally, gloves should contour to the shape and form of the individual’s hand.

uvex climazone

In order to offer hand protection with reliable grip, we have developed the uvex climazone hand-climate management system, which stores moisture resulting from strenuous work in the material or wicks it away. Safety gloves that meet the uvex climazone standard offer measurably increased breathability and reduced perspiration for greater well-being. Find out more

Tested and certified

We use high-quality functional fibres and coating materials that are well tolerated by the skin and provide outstanding comfort. Many uvex safety gloves are certified in accordance with the stringent test criteria of the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, guaranteed not to contain any harmful substances which might be hazardous to health. Find out more

Dermatologically approved

The excellent skin friendliness of many of our safety gloves is dermatologically approved. The safety gloves awarded this quality seal were clinically tested by the proDerm Institute for Applied Dermatological Research GmbH (Hamburg, Germany).
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Product performance
Product performance

Quality and technology makes all the difference. We understand that for safe and efficient work the design, types and quality of materials used within a glove's construction all have a bearing on the protective properties, grip quality, dexterity, comfort and fit which help to minimise hand strain and fatigue that can lead to accidents.

SuperFabric® Brand material

SuperFabric® brand material is a proprietary finishing process that configures tiny guard plates onto performance fabrics that help provide resistance against the harshest hazards. Guard plates arrest, trap and block needles and other hazards. Find out more here

Needlestick protection

SuperFabric® guard plates block and deflect needle hazards or trap and arrest them. Multiple layers of SuperFabric® brand material delivers needlestick resistance level 4 and 5 (level 5 being the highest) according to the ASTM F2878 hypodermic needle puncture test. Find out more

Impact protection

Back-of-hand bones and soft tissue are extremely vulnerable to impact-related hand injuries. Identifying appropriate hand protection is imperative in impact-related issues and pinch injuries – and having the right standard in place is paramount for this process. Find out more

Style meets comfort and safety meets design
Style meets comfort and safety meets design

We all want to look and feel good. Hand protection that is high performing, comfortable and look good makes wearing PPE effortless. As a result, the gloves are more likely to remain worn throughout the day and employees will remain compliant.

Why trust uvex for your hand protection needs?

Not only is uvex the largest European glove manufacturer, the CO2 neutral production facility is certified to the International Environmental Management Standard ISO 14001 which focuses on the continuous improvement process with the aim of enabling concrete environmental goals to be achieved in the long-term. No other safety glove manufacturer in Europe has ever achieved this stringent certification before.

Based in Lüneburg, Germany, the uvex centre of expertise is a state-of-the-art automated and environmentally certified manufacturing facility with stringent quality control measures to ensure first-class quality of our safety gloves. By manufacturing in Germany, uvex pursues efficient, resource-preserving production processes and ensures that the path from manufacturer to end-user is as short as possible.

uvex centre of expertise for safety gloves

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WEARABILITY across all product groups

WEARABILITY in safety eyewear

Simply wearing any old pair of safety eyewear isn’t enough to protect your eyes. We design and manufacture a range of styles, sizes, lens tints, lens coatings and colours to ensure wearers derive true WEARABILITY from uvex safety eyewear.

WEARABILITY in safety footwear

The best safety footwear should be supple, allowing freedom of movement without discomfort when walking or kneeling and comfortable enough to wear all day to ensure wearers derive true WEARABILITY from uvex safety footwear.

WEARABILITY in prescription safety eyewear

Facial shapes all differ requiring a range from which employees can select. We have developed frames with adjustable features and striking designs, offering the best possible protection in the workplace.

WEARABILITY in head protection

Poorly fitted head protection is not only uncomfortable, but also won’t offer the right level of protection. We design and manufacture a range of styles and sizes to ensure wearers derive true WEARABILITY from uvex head protection.