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Best Impact-Resistant Work Gloves 2024

2 October 2023  |  Sharman

Accidents on the job happen all the time, but when you're working in dangerous industries like rigging and mining, they can seriously injure your hands. Anti-Impact Gloves are reinforced with extremely protective padding to absorb heavy impacts and help prevent your hands from being crushed or squashed.

The kind of impact gloves you need will depend on the job, work environment and your personal preferences. So, to help you find the pair for you, we've put together this guide to our Best Impact-Resistant Work Gloves 2024.

What Does this Guide Cover?



Best Overall Impact Gloves

Portwest A729 Grey and Black Anti-Impact Cut Resistant Thermal Work Gloves

Portwest A729 Grey and Black Anti-Impact Cut Resistant Thermal Work Gloves

  • Pair of cut and impact resistant work gloves
  • Ideal for glass or metal handling in cold settings
  • Thermal liner keeps hands warm and comfortable
  • Nitrile coating maximises grip in wet and dry settings
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Editor's Verdict: Combining impact protection with resistance to abrasions, cuts, contact cold and more, the Portwest A729 Anti-Impact Thermal Work Gloves are seriously versatile. The thermoplastic rubber shielding is extremely robust, but with the smart panel design stops them from making the gloves too rigid. The thermal lining is also lightweight and stretchy for comfort, while the Velcro strap offers the most safe and secure fit.  


Best Waterproof Impact Gloves 

Portwest Cut- and Impact-Resistant Waterproof Gloves

Portwest Cut- and Impact-Resistant Waterproof Gloves

  • Extremely protective and waterproof impact gloves
  • Robust resistance to impact, cut, abrasion and heat
  • 18-guage flexible liner offers comfort and dexterity
  • Nitrile foam grip for secure grip in wet or dry conditions
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Editor's Verdict: The Portwest AP55 Impact Gloves are completely waterproof and not just water-resistant, which is really uncommon for impact-resistant gloves. On top of not letting water in, their palms are dipped in extra-grippy nitrile to give you a brilliant grip in wet, dry and lightly oily conditions. Made with steel fibres and thermoplastic rubber panels, they offer robust contact heat and mechanical resistance, on top of being anti-impact. Whatever environment you're working in or hazard you're dealing with, these Portwest Gloves are up to the challenge.   ​


Best Fingerless Impact Gloves

Impacto 501-10 Original Suede Fingerless Power Tool Gloves

Impacto 501-10 Original Suede Fingerless Power Tool Gloves

  • Pair of fingerless suede-backed gloves
  • Ideal for handling power tools during maintenance work
  • Patented VEP padding absorbs impacts and vibration shock
  • Fingerless style leaves fingers open for tactile feedback and mobility
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Editor's Verdict: When using certain power tools or machinery, your fingers may not be at risk of being crushed, but you might still need impact and vibration protection in your palms. The Impacto Fingerless Anti-Vibration Gloves are reinforced with VEP (Visco-Elastic-Polymer) patches, which absorb vibration comprehensively, keeping your hands steady and pain-free, while leaving your fingers bare and dextrous. They're perfect for smaller power tools and touchscreen heavy machinery.


Best Cut-Resistant Impact Gloves

Portwest Anti-Impact Cut Resistant Gloves A722

Portwest Anti-Impact Cut Resistant Gloves A722

  • TPR reinforced thumb crotch offers extra protection
  • PVC pods on the hand absorbs impact
  • Ideal for heavy-duty environments
  • Price shown is per pair of gloves
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Editor's Verdict: Boasting seriously high, level E cut grading, robust resistance to abrasions, tears and punctures, along with impact protection, Portwest Anti-Impact Gloves A722 are perfect for heavy-duty work environments. They feature impact-absorbing PVC pods and reinforced TPR, but they're ergonomically sewn into the loose-lined fabric to prevent the gloves being too restrictive. They're also secured with a hook and loop strap to give you the best fit, while their nitrile palms help maintain a safe grip.


Best Winter Impact Gloves

HexArmor 2099 Rig Lizard Thin Lizzie Cut-Resistant Winter Impact Gloves

HexArmor 2099 Rig Lizard Thin Lizzie Cut-Resistant Winter Impact Gloves

  • Highly protective, impact and cut-resistant work gloves
  • Fleece-lined to keep hands warm in cold environments
  • Sandy nitrile coating and flexible build for grip and dexterity
  • Ideal for extrication, mining, mechanics, oil, gas and more
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Editor's Verdict: The HexArmor 2099 Rig Lizard Thin Lizzie Thermal Impact Gloves combine comprehensive mechanical resistance with an insulating fleece lining, keeping your hands warm and protected during the most dangerous winter work. The tough exoskeleton, combined with the acrylic and fiberglass blend provide impact resistance, as well as huge levels of cut, puncture and tear resistance. Their oil-resistant design is perfect for dirty jobs, while their bright high-visibility colour increases safety low-light conditions, making them perfect for winter and night work.


Gloves That Make an Impact!

The gloves in this guide are some of our favourite impact-resistant gloves, sure to protect your hands when working the most dangerous jobs. But, if you haven't found the pair for you yet, why not have a look at our full range of Impact Resistant Work Gloves!

Have any questions about our impact-resistant gloves, or just something to add? Let us know in the comments below!