A Well-Fitting Work Glove
is a Safe Glove
We believe that having a well-fitting glove is just as important as the glove’s performance. Too big, and the glove can become a snagging risk. Too small, and it may be uncomfortable to wear.
From fingerless to framer styles and full-handed designs, we’ve created a handy glove-measuring guide to help ensure your new Dirty Rigger gloves fit, well, like a glove.
A Well-Fitting Work Glove
is a Safe Glove
We believe that having a well-fitting glove is just as important as the glove’s performance. Too big, and the glove can become a snagging risk. Too small, and it may be uncomfortable to wear.
From fingerless to framer styles and full-handed designs, we’ve created a handy glove-measuring guide to help ensure your new Dirty Rigger gloves fit, well, like a glove.
Take a tape measure
and place it just below
your knuckles. Wrap
it around your hand,
note down your
measurement.
Hold all four fingers
together, but only
lightly, don't press
them together firmly.
Take a tape measure
and place it just below
your knuckles. Wrap
it around your hand,
note down your
measurement.
Hold all four fingers
together, but only
lightly, don't press
them together firmly.
Fit Like a Glove
How to measure
Work out your perfect glove size with our ‘handy’ guide below.
All you need to find your glove size is a tape measure and your hand.
- Hold all four fingers together, but only lightly, don’t press them together firmly. This makes it easier to get an accurate measurement of the width of your hand.
- Take a tape measure and place it just below your knuckles. Wrap it around your hand, note down the measurement.
- You can then convert this to a size – ranging from Extra Extra Small to Extra Extra Large – using our glove size guide in the table below. If you are in-between sizes, we suggest you round up to the nearest size.
Glove Size Guide Table
If you are in-between sizes, we suggest rounding up to the nearest size.
Hand Size | Size No. | Hand Circumference (MM) | Hand Circumference (IN) |
|---|---|---|---|
XXS | 5 | 127mm | 5in |
XS | 6 | 152mm | 6in |
S | 7 | 178mm | 7in |
M | 8 | 203mm | 8in |
L | 9 | 229mm | 9in |
XL | 10 | 245mm | 10in |
XXL | 11 | 279mm | 11in |
Why are work gloves important?
A good pair of work gloves acts as a barrier, protecting your hands from bumps, scrapes, and sometimes more serious injuries like cuts and abrasions. Many people rely on the health of their hands to perform their job, yet you’d be surprised how often the importance of wearing proper PPE is neglected.
What would happen if you injured your hands? Even a small injury can prevent you from working for a considerable amount of time. PPE gloves may not be able to protect from every scenario, but wearing fit-for-purpose PPE can help minimise the risk of injury, keeping you working at your best.
Did you know? Every Dirty Rigger glove style is rigorously tested in accordance with multiple EU and UK standards. As a result, you can be confident in their ability to protect your money makers!”
What are the different kinds of work gloves?
The health and safety reasons for using gloves are similar no matter what industry you work in. However, work gloves are not a one-size-fits-all all matter. Different jobs will require different gloves, with some offering more protection for heavy-labour jobs and others focused on dexterity for small, precise tasks.
While the reasons to use gloves are consistent, the specific tasks determine the type of gloves needed.
Fingerless work gloves:
Our fingerless gloves give you exceptional freedom for even the most intricate tasks – whilst still keeping 90% of your hand covered for protection.
Full finger work gloves:
Probably the most recognisable type of work glove. These gloves give a comfortable barrier for manual labour, but the fitted design moves with your hand, ensuring they’re still comfortable with a full range of motion.
Framer style work gloves:
Framer gloves give access to the thumb, middle, and index fingers for intricate tasks. Heavy-duty framer style work gloves are especially useful for hands-on working lifestyles.
Women’s work gloves:
We offer fingerless, full finger, and framer style work gloves in smaller sizes down to XXS. With our range extending from XXS to XXL, you can always find the perfect fit.
How should a work glove fit?
As well as a measuring guide to help you find the correctly sized safety gloves, we have a few useful tips on how your Dirty Rigger work gloves should feel when you put them on.
- You should be looking for a close fit. The fabric should fit without gaps at the ends of the fingers or around your wrists. A snug fit will minimise snagging, which can help reduce the chance of injury. Work gloves that are too large for you may increase the risk of getting caught in machinery.
- You don’t want a fit that’s too snug, though. Work gloves that are too tight will hamper your movement and can be uncomfortable to work in. They can also cut off blood flow to your hands, if they’re too tight and even cause friction burn from the fabric rubbing as you try to work.
- You should have full and unrestricted movement of your hands whilst wearing gloves. A good pair of fitted gloves shouldn’t hinder any movements you would make without them. You should be able to stretch your fingers, grip, and do anything else you need to do.
Need PPE gloves for your work crew? Why not add your own branding!
While you can rarely go wrong with a traditional pair of black gloves, Dirty Rigger can also offer full customisation across the entire range. As well as adding logos and names to the wrist strap, you can customise all the way down to the colour of the stitching and even the packaging your work gloves arrive in!
This is all done through our team, who can create digital prototypes and guide you through every step of the process.
When you have a glove that fits perfectly, you want to make sure everyone knows it’s yours.
Following our handy guide should help you find the perfect pair of safety gloves. But, if you’re not sure of the exact type of glove you need, you can always speak to our team, who will be more than happy to help you find what you need.
*Note: this sizing is for Dirty Rigger gloves only. Other manufacturers may have their own sizing guides.
