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With Arco you alwayshave optionsYour leather glove alternatives

At Arco we believe in keeping all our customers aware of industry trends, legislations, stockquality and product updates. Within the safety glove market right now the important newssurrounds the stock and supply of leather for gloves... and the knock on effect it may have intheir manufacturing.

We realise that as a leather glove purchaser this may cause you to worry about supply andconsider your options. So we would like to take this opportunity to expand on the full range weoffer and show you all the alternatives to leather available right now.

These gloves are usually used for general and mechanical applications. Mechanical hazards areassociated with the handling of rough or sharp objects which could abrade, cut or pierce the skin. There are a host of alternative products using different materials which will perform as well as or betterthan leather rigger gloves.

Gloves should be selected based on the application of the user and the environment they are working in.If you require help with the selection process, please contact your local branch.

What are the issues in the leather market?

• Reduced Number of Ethical Factories

Arco only use ethical factories, but manufacturers who are not as ethically aware may have been usingfactories which are non compliant. Environmental restrictions, upgrades in REACH requirements and are-write of the PPE directive are all putting greater pressure on the lower standard glove factories,which has resulted in closures. This means that there will be increased pressure on the factories wesource from as more manufacturers will want to use them.

Arco will continue to maintain a position of high integrity. We always source ethically, we do not pollutethe environment and we do not sell non-compliant products.

• Reduced Supply

Stricter legislation has had an effect on the number of ethical factories available for glove production. Thereduced amount of factories will be under strain to cope with the increase in demand for glove production.

Also, over recent years the leather market has changed, our glove manufacturers are reporting thatthe demand for leather is far outstripping supply. Manufacturers simply don’t have access to the hidesthey used to.

Customers need to be aware that industrial leather gloves which are poor quality, inconsistently madeand in many instances non-compliant may begin to enter the market. When buying gloves from Arcoyou can be sure of the quality of the gloves you are buying.

• The solution

Leather gloves have been superseded by newer and more sophisticated technologies. Years agoleather was a leading material for the manufacture of industrial gloves but now there are a multitude ofliner/coating combinations that perform better than leather in many industrial applications.

Latex Coated Knitted GlovesThe crinkle latex coating provides an enhanced grip in wet or dry conditions.

Arco Essentials Palm Coated Latex Glove Excellent value when secure grip in wet and dry conditions is required.

• Crinkle latex coating for great grip.

• Seamless liner for wearer comfort.

• Knitted wrist ensures close fit.

Approved to: BS EN 388:2003. Cat II Intermediate Risk

Sizes: S . M . L . XL

Ref: 1234500

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Rigger Gloves

Arco Kevlar Lite Knitwrist Glove Excellent value in areas where dexterity and enhanced cut protectionis a requirement.

• Foam nitrile coating absorbs oil and ensures secure grip.

• Kevlar® liner for improved cut protection.

Supplied in packs of 12 pairs.

Approved to: BS EN 388:1994. Cat II Intermediate Design

Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10

Ref: 14A1400

Arco Essentials Contractor Latex Glove Unbeatable value glove when secure grip in all conditions is required.

• Crinkle latex coating for great grip.

• Seamless recycled cotton liner for wearer comfort.

• Knitted wrist ensures close fit.


Ref: 1234600

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Nitrile Coated Knitted GlovesNitrile is lighter than latex so these gloves offer more flexible, dexterous protection. These gloves aresuitable for a range of industrial applications.

Arco Cut 5 Grip Palm Nitrile Glove Ideal for applications where grip, cut protection or oil handling is important.

• Supreme cut resistance for maximum protection.

• Nitrile palm coating provides superb grip in oily environments.

• Foam nitrile technology ensures absorption of oils and keeps palm area clean.

• Dexterous and flexible for secure handling.

• ‘Open’ back ensures breathability for added comfort.

Approved to: BS EN 388:2003 Protective gloves against mechanical risksEN 407:2004 Thermal hazards hot and cold. Cat II Intermediate Design.

Sizes: 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11

Ref: 14T4800

Arco Comfort 15g Cut 5 Gloves The lightest, most dexterous cut level 5 protective glove on the market. Highmechanical protection in an ultra lightweight 15g glove.

• Foam nitrile coating provides excellent grip in wet or dry conditions.

• Breathable liner and palm coating for dry and cool hands.

• Fluid repellent liner prevents ingress of moisture.


• Lightweight liner for dexterity and flexibility.

• Contact heat protection to 100°C.

Approved to: EN 388:2003 Protective gloves against mechanical risks.EN 407:2004 Protection from Thermal Hazards.

Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10 . 11

Ref: 14T6000

Arco Cut 5 Grip Full Nitrile Glove Ideal for applications where secure handling, cut protection or wet grip is important.


• Nitrile palm coating provides superb grip in oily environments.

• Foam nitrile technology ensures absorption of oils and keeps palm area clean.

• Dexterous and flexible for secure handling.

Approved to: BS EN 388:2003 - 4.5.4.2 Protective gloves against mechanical risksEN 407:2004 Thermal hazards hot and cold. Cat II Intermediate Design.

Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10 . 11

Ref: 14T5000

PU Coated Knitted GlovesA PU coating is ideal for intricate handling tasks and highly resistant to abrasion.

Arco Grip Light Foam Nitrile Knitwrist Glove Ideal for oily environments.

• Foam nitrile coating absorbs oil and ensures secure grip.

• Lightweight liner for comfort and dexterity.

• Knitted wrist for secure fit.


Approved to: BS EN 388:1994. Cat II Intermediate Design.

Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10

Ref: 14A1200

Arco Grip Light Nitrile Knitwrist Glove Good grip in wet, dry and oily conditions.

• Nitrile coating is robust yet tactile.

• Seamless liner provides wearer comfort and dexterity.

• Knitted wrist.



Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10

Ref: 14A1100

Arco Comfort 15g PU Glove Breathable, fluid repellent polymer and liner combination.

• Extremely lightweight liner for dexterity and flexibility.

• PU coating, ideal for intricate handling tasks, highly resistant to abrasion.

• Ergonomically designed for a superb fit.

• Breathable polymer and liner, for dry cool hands.

• Fluid/grease repellent polymer and liner, for clean and comfortable hands.

Approved to: EN 388:2003 Protective gloves against mechanical risks.

Sizes: 7 . 8 . 9 . 10

Ref: 1235700


PVC Crisscross GloveArco Men’s PVC Crisscross Glove Perfect for light handling applications.

• Clear PVC criss cross pattern for enhanced grip.

• Breathable liner for wearer comfort.

• Elasticated wrist for secure fit.


Sizes: 10

Ref: 1234300

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Arco Essentials PVC Contractor Gloves

Arco Essentials Fully Coated Contractor PVC Glove

• Full PVC coating.

• Cotton interlock lining.

• Knitted wrist.


Sizes: 10

Ref: 13P6000

Arco Essentials Palm Coated Contractor PVC Glove

• PVC palm coating to allow ventilation.

• Cotton interlock lining.

• Knitted wrist.


Sizes: 10

Ref: 13P6100

Dotted GlovesSuitable for all dry handling requirements, these gloves provide secure grip, comfort and dexterity.

Arco Essentials Light Dotted Glove The perfect glove for secure grip, comfort and dexterity.

• PVC dotting enhances grip.

• Lightweight breathable liner ensures wearer comfort.

• Suitable for all dry handling requirements.



Ref: 1234400

Arco Essentials Heavyweight Knitwrist Cuff Palm Coated Nitrile Glove Ideal for heavy industrial applications.

• Heavyweight nitrile coating for greater protection and solid grip.

• Cotton jersey lining for wearer comfort.

• Breathable ‘open’ back for skin ventilation.


Approved to: EN 388:2003. Cat II Intermediate Design.

Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10

Ref: 15A1100

Arco Essentials Nitrile Coated Gloves

Arco Essentials Heavy Safety Cuff Palm Coated Nitrile Glove Ideal for heavy industrial applications.



• Canvas safety cuff for enhanced wrist protection.


Sizes: 9 . 10

Ref: 15A1200

Arco Essentials Heavy Knitwrist Fully Coated Nitrile Glove Ideal for heavy industrial applications.





Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10

Ref: 15A1000


Arco Grip Light Navy Dotted GloveSecure handling and excellent comfort.

• PVC dotting ensures great grip.

• Liner is breathable and lightweight.

• Darker colour masks dirt.



Ref: 1275100

Arco Fast Grip Double Dotted Glove Ideal when dry grip and dexterity is a requirement.

• PVC dotting pattern allows this glove to be worn on either hand.

• Ambidextrous properties ensure cost in use benefit and longevity.

• Secure grip and breathability make this the perfect glove for dry and warmhandling environments.


Sizes: 7. 8 . 9 . 10

Ref: 1275200

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These gloves are usually a higher quality than Riggers. They need to be hard wearing, comfortable,durable and warm. Driver’s gloves are available in designs to suit specific applications. If you require helpwith the selection process, please contact your local sales office.

Mechanic GlovesHard wearing, synthetic gloves with reinforcements for grip and increased durability.

Arco Mechanics 2 Digit Grip Glove A hard-wearing synthetic suede and stretch spandex glove with reinforcementsfor grip and increased durability. Thumb and first finger removed to aid smallcomponent handling.

• Pre-curved fingers for reduced hand fatigue.

• Adjustable wrist closure for better fit.

• Perforated finger fourchettes for comfort.

• Machine washable.

Approved to: BS EN 388:1994. Category II Intermediate Design.

Sizes: M . L . XL

Ref: 14T0600

Driver’s Gloves

Arco Mechanics Grip Glove A hard-wearing synthetic suede and stretch spandex glove with reinforcementsto palm and fingers, providing enhanced grip and durability.

• Pre-curved fingers for reduced hand fatigue.• Pinched fingertips for added tactility.• Adjustable wrist closure for better fit.• Perforated finger fourchettes for comfort.• Machine washable.


Sizes: M . L . XL

Ref: 14T0500

Uvex Covert Black Mechanix Glove An ideal glove for the more challenging environments, M-Pact 2 Covert fromuvex offers increased impact protection from fingertips to wrist.

• Safety enhancement through moulded finger panels and knuckle padding.

• Moulded cuff and TPR closure with hook and loop for a secure safe fit.

• Rubberised padded front panels for better grip and protection.

• Tapered stretch side panels for a flexible and comfortable fit.

• Black colour - keeps glove looking cleaner for longer.


Sizes: S . M . L . XL . XXL

Ref: 14U0300

Imola Synthetic Lined Driver GlovesDrivers style glove made with a full micro-foam nitrile coating and a soft fleecy liner.

• Micro Foam coating a lightweight feel.• Coating channels liquids away from the surface for an exceptional grip in the wet.• Fleece lined to keep the hands warm.• Velcro strap to help keep hands free from dust and debris.

Approved to: BS EN 388:2003. EN511.

Sizes: 8. 9. 10

Ref: 1288600


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Thermal Protection GlovesIdeal for applications involving secure handling and high levels of dexterity in harsh conditions.

Skytec® Argon Thermal Gloves This glove features a unique HPT foam ¾ coating which remains flexible totemperatures as low as -50ºc. A breathable two-layer insulated liner also ensuresthat these gloves remain warm, soft and comfortable. Ideal for applicationsinvolving secure handling and high levels of dexterity in harsh conditions.

• Suitable for mechanics, oil and gas industry and construction.

• ¾ Coating provides excellent grip in wet and dry conditions.

• Thermal liner provides warmth while retaining excellent flexibility.

• Actifresh treated which kills bacteria and promotes freshness.

• Black colouring to hide dirt.

Approved to: BS EN 388:2003 and BS EN 511

Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10

Ref: 14G4800

Showa Temres 282 Thermal Glove Impermeable, breathable and insulated PU coated glove. Includes an innovativemembrane which repels liquids while allowing warm air and moisture from insideto escape delivering comfort and protection.

• Breathable micro-ventilated polyurethane coating for comfort.

• Impermeable to keep hands dry.

• Insulated seamless liner ensures warmth and comfort all day long.

• Micro roughened coating for superior grip and resistance to abrasion.

• Wrist well protected with full coating coverage.

Approved to: BS EN388: 2003 and BS EN511.

Sizes: 8 . 9 . 10 . 11

Ref: 14G6000

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Ansell HyFlex® 11-800 Palm Coated Glove Ideal for general assembly and handling small or delicate components.

• High level of comfort and dexterity.

• Excellent fit and softness.

• Nitrile foam coating to palms and fingertips.

• Long wear.

• Latex and silicone free.

• Anti-static according to EN1149.

Approved to: BS EN 388:1994

Sizes: 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11

Ref: 1523200

• Leather is the only suitable material for industrial gloves isn’t it?

Leather gloves are best suited to general handling tasks but newer and more sophisticated technologies have beencreated to assist with more intricate handling tasks. Selecting the correct glove for your application can actually maketasks easier.

• We have used leather gloves in this business for many years. Why change?

A leather glove is made from many parts which are cut from hides, shaped and then manually sewn together to form aglove. The end product naturally contains many seams. Arco invests a great deal of resource to ensure that our range of leather gloves are of high quality, but newer technology fabrics offer improved levels of comfort, dexterity, sensitivity,grip and tactility. For example knitted/coated gloves are often lightweight, seamless, breathable and keep the hand cool.Leather does not.

• Leather must be the highest quality material for working gloves, look at all of the stylish, well designed fashion gloves available.

Gloves are frequently made from off cuts and scraps of the overall leather hide. This process naturally results ininconsistencies. In addition, leather from several hides can go into the making of one pair of gloves. It has always beendifficult to ensure a perfect consistency across batches of leather. Synthetic products are consistent, every glove is thesame and every glove will perform as well as the next. It would not be true to say this of industrial leather gloves.

• Leather is the most dexterous, flexible material for gloves.

Leather, whilst very robust, is not particularly dexterous. Ergonomic sizing is difficult in a product made via a sewing process.Grip, a very important requirement in a glove, can be variable in leather products. When leather gets wet it stiffens and oftensmells. There are more appropriate materials to use when fine handling or component manipulation is a requirement.

• What are the cost implications?

In many instances synthetic materials will be less expensive, more consistent and provide cost in use benefits. If the correctgloves are specified then customers frequently report lower consumption, a happier, healthier workforce and improved output.In many applications the newer technologies remove the handling restrictions that are a natural result of leather products.

• What is the latest supply position?

The market has changed. Manufacturers report a demand for leather that is far outstripping supply. They can’t get thevolume of hides they once could (this a tanning issue). At the same time the market is being squeezed by legislativechanges. Environmental restrictions, upgrades in REACH requirements and a re-write of the PPE directive are all puttinggreat pressure on manufacturers. The scarcity of supply and the increased legislative requirements have combined toimpact supply in several ways. The market is seeing industrial leather gloves which are of poor quality, high inconsistencyand in many instances non-compliant. Arco will continue to maintain a position of high integrity. We always sourceethically, we do not pollute the environment and we do not sell non-compliant products.

• How do I arrange a review of my range and explore non leather options?

Arco has a highly skilled and experienced sales force. We can also call upon the expertise of a Glove Technical Specialist, a skilled Glove Buyer and a Glove Product Manager. If you need a site survey, a range review, an understanding of alternatetechnologies or a factory audit then Arco can help. Please contact your local branch for further details.

Frequently Asked Questions


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There are no safe synthetic alternatives to leather. Testing and exploration is ongoing, but a solution is not imminently available. There are a host of alternative branded leather glove options including non-stocked/specifically sourced products to fill any potential supply gaps.

Welder’s Gloves

If you would be interested in a site survey, a range review, an understanding of alternate technologies or a factory audit, Arco has a highly skilled and experienced sales force which includes a Glove TechnicalSpecialist to arrange an appointment with him please contact your local Arco branch.

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