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Gloves Buyer's Guide
Climbing, chainsaw work and general ground tasks each need a different kind of glove, and no single pair does all three well. This guide covers the three categories and points you to the dedicated range for whichever matches what your hands are actually doing.
Three Types of Hand Protection, Not One
Climbing, chainsaw work and general ground tasks each put different demands on a glove, and no single pair does all three well. Climbing needs dexterity and feel for rope and knot work; chainsaw work needs certified cut resistance on the hand holding the front handle; general work needs grip and abrasion resistance without either of those specialist features. Work out which category your task actually falls into before choosing, rather than buying one all-purpose glove and hoping it covers everything.
Chainsaw Gloves: Class 0 Cut Protection
Chainsaw gloves only need genuine cut-resistant material on the back of the hand holding the front handle — that's where contact risk actually concentrates. Class 0 certification confirms real chain-resistant material where it matters, while the rest of the glove stays thin enough for dexterity during precise cuts. See our dedicated Chainsaw Gloves range for the full selection and how to choose within it.
Climbing Gloves: Feel Over Protection
Climbing gloves prioritise feel and grip for rope handling and knot work over any cut resistance — they are not chainsaw PPE and shouldn't be treated as such. Reinforced palms handle rope friction without adding the bulk that would slow you down mid-ascent. See our dedicated Climbing Gloves range for fingerless, extended cuff and lightweight options.
General Work Gloves for Everyday Tasks
For grounds maintenance, planting, hedge work and basic forestry tasks that don't need cut-resistant or climbing-specific features, a general work glove offers grip, warmth and weather protection without the bulk or cost of specialist PPE. See our Work Gloves range for everyday options across summer and insulated winter designs.