The Best Gloves for Electricians

As an electrician, your hands are your most valuable assets. Protecting them is key to staying at the top of your game. A great pair of gloves will protect electricians from hazards and harsh onsite elements, but bad ones could land you injured and out of action.

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• 1. Best for basic shock protection - Polyco SuperGlove Volt
• 2. Best for dexterity & control - ATG Maxiflex Ultimate Gloves
• 3. Best for practical heavy-duty - Youngstown Ground Glove
• 4. Best for comfort - UVEX Polyamide Work Glove
• 5. Best for ultimate protection - Enespro Class 0 Voltage 11” Glove Kit
• 6. Best over-glove electrician’s gauntlet - SuperGlove® Volt Protector Gauntlet
• 7. Tradify Job Management Software

1. Best for basic shock protection - Polyco SuperGlove Volt

If you’re going to be handling live wires or working in areas where there’s the risk of electric shock, you can’t take any risks. Typical work gloves are great for everyday tasks but they won’t always give you the protection you need. This is why the Polyco SuperGlove Volt needs to be in your tool bag.

Pros:

• Excellent protection against electric shock.
• 36cm arm coverage for greater protection.

Cons:

• No breathability.
• Not the greatest grip.

2. Best for dexterity & control - ATG Maxiflex Ultimate Gloves

A problem with many gloves is that they restrict movement and dull your sense of touch. As an electrician, you simply can’t afford to be experiencing this issue on the job. That’s why ATG’s Maxiflex Ultimate Gloves are an industry favourite.

Pros: 

• Excellent dexterity & grip.
• Enhanced sensitivity.
• Comfortable & breathable.
• Good protection from cuts or abrasions.

Cons: 

• Doesn’t protect from high voltage.
• Not the most durable gloves on this list, so definitely best for more intricate jobs.

3. Best for practical heavy-duty - Youngstown Ground Glove 

If you’re looking for something more heavy-duty, then look no further than the Ground Glove from Youngstown. This goatskin glove is perfect for dealing with hot surfaces or clearing sharp debris.

Pros: 

• Heavy-duty protection.
• Excellent grip.
• Extremely durable.
• Kevlar lining.
• Flame-resistant.

Cons: 

• Very bulky.
• Poor dexterity & sensitivity.

4. Best for comfort - UVEX Polyamide Work Glove

If you want a great mix between protection and comfort, then the UVEX Polyamide Work Glove. Generally, these gloves will be your go-to in most situations. Their polyamide coating means that they’ll keep you protected from low-voltage electric shocks, and their light-duty constructions mean that there won’t be any excess fabric getting in the way of those more fiddly jobs.

Pros: 

• Great dexterity.
• Protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
• Breathable, comfortable, and lightweight.
• Designed for use with touchscreens.

Cons:

• Doesn’t offer heavy-duty protection from cuts & abrasions.
• Less durable than other gloves on this list.

5. Best for ultimate protection - Enespro Class 0 Voltage 11” Glove Kit

For the electrician who wants the ultimate protection, there’s the Enespro Glove Kit. With this kit, not only do you get a pair of Class 0 insulated gloves, but you get heavy-duty leather inserts too.

Pros: 

• Excellent protection against electrical shock. 
• Leather inserts for comfort and toughness.

Cons: 

• Need to be regularly inspected and replaced, for safety.
• Very bulky.
• Poor dexterity & sensitivity. 

6. Best over-glove electrician’s gauntlet - SuperGlove® Volt Protector Gauntlet

If you’ve already got a great pair of electrical gloves, but want some added grip or protection from cuts, abrasions, and oil/dirt then the SuperGlove Protector Gauntlet is the perfect choice.

Pros:

• Designed to be worn over electrical gloves.
• Easily secured with the buckle fastener.
• High level of grip.
• Hardwearing leather construction.

Cons:

• Reduces temperature control and breathability of the gloves underneath.
• Non-water repellant. 

7. Protect yourself at all times, especially from paperwork

Just like a great pair of gloves, it’s worth investing in things that will help you stay prepared and productive. Tradify can do exactly that. It’s the app that helps you manage all aspects of your electrical business, including:

• Quoting and estimating — create quotes and estimates quickly from any device.
• Invoicing — create professional-looking custom invoices quickly and get paid faster.
• Scheduling — get a real-time view of project schedules, active jobs and the locations of staff or subcontractors.
• Job tracking — keep track of time spent on jobs, organise work and create individual tasks.
• Timesheets — create and submit digital timesheets, record hours and track time.
• Enquiries — receive and respond to work requests and enquiries wherever you are.
• Automated payment reminders — automatically send follow–up emails for unpaid invoices.
• Subcontractor management — connect with subcontractors, organise jobs and easily share important job information.
• Creating an Instant Website — create a custom website tailored to your business.

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