A good pair of protective work gloves are an essential component of safety wear in most any hands-on industry. Whether your activity is for business or hobby, indoors or outdoors, protecting your hands from injury while on the job is critical. Choosing the right types of gloves depends on the type of work you’ll be doing and the conditions you find yourself in. Consider the temperature you’ll be working in, the material you’ll be exposed to, how much grip you need, level of fine feel and dexterity required, and if your gloves need to be single-use disposable. One way of saving money on this key piece of gear is to buy cheap work gloves in bulk.
There are many different types of inexpensive yet effective work gloves, and they are made of a variety of materials including cotton, canvas, nitrile rubber, and leather. What you plan to use them for will dictate the best glove construction for you, whether you will be out on a job site, working with hazardous liquids, handling heavy equipment, performing delicate assembly, digging in a garden, or working under the hood.
One thing’s for sure, when you wear gloves frequently it’s easy to go through them quickly. So if you go through large quantities of gloves or are in a group that requires the same type of gloves, then buying cheap work gloves in bulk may be the optimal economical solution for your needs.
G & F 3100L-DZ Knit Work Gloves, Textured Latex Coated for Construction
G&F Products specializes in making the workplace safer with a broad collection of high-quality work gloves. These highly knit work gloves with textured latex coating are among G & F’s top sellers.
These gloves are constructed of a durable cotton knit weave, and feature a blue latex coating covering the palm and fingers.
The coating is very flexible, enabling complete hand dexterity, and the textured finish provides a good solid grip. This glove delivers extra duty durability that’s useful for all purpose handling. Comfortable, breathable and a great price together with superior versatility make these rank among the most highly popular work gloves in bulk.
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Quantities: Sold by the dozen, in 12 pair packs. Discounts offered for 10 packs (120 pairs)
Current Price: From $12 per 12 pair pack; $114 for 10 packs of 12 (120 pairs)
G & F Heavy Weight Cotton Jersey Work Gloves
Another top seller from G & F are these multi-purpose Heavy Weight Cotton Jersey Work Gloves. For those who don’t need the latex coating offered in the pair reviewed above, these gloves are soft and comfortable.
The heavy cotton is thick enough to protect against abrasions and wear, but still allow complete mobility. The stretch cotton knit is designed to fit close to the hands while offering a layer of warmth in winter and a cool breathability in summer.
These dark brown gloves are recommended as general all day work gloves, ideal for cleaning, warehouse and material handling, shoveling, and other light-duty activities.
Sizes: Large
Quantities: Sold by the dozen, in 12 pair packs.
Current Price: From $8 per 12 pair pack; $150 for 25 packs of 12 (300 pairs)
Custom Leathercraft Gardening Work Gloves
You’ll enjoy digging in the soil with these yard and garden work gloves from Custom Leathercraft. The 70% leather and 30% cotton traditional design delivers the characteristics you need for effective hand protection and performance.
A heavy duty cotton material on the back and wrist is flexible yet durable. And the quality split cowhide leather on the fingers and double layered across the palm provide a solid grip and protection from blisters when handling tools or pushing that full wheelbarrow. A rubberized safety cuff around the wrist keeps gloves from shifting or slipping off while working, and the long cuff keeps debris from sneaking inside.
Users rate these high, siting the extra features of split leather fingertips and heavy duty stitching throughout provide added durability in rough environments. And cheap enough to buy in bulk so you have extra pairs stashed away when and where you need them.
Sizes: “One size fits most”
Quantities: Sold by the dozen in 12 pair packs.
Current Price: $24 per 12 pair pack
Better Grip Ultra-Thin Polyurethane Coated Glove
Maintain high tactile sensitivity with these Ultra-Thin Polyurethane Coated Gloves from Better Grip.
The seamless 100% knit nylon shell offers comfort and breathability. This is coated with polyurethane (PU), offers great abrasion and puncture resistance while still offering superior dexterity and feeling for handling delicate items or fine assembly work. And the cut and finish delivers an optimized grip.
A knit wrist helps to prevent debris from entering the glove. Highly recommended for automotive, construction, material handling, electrical wiring and installation, refuse handling, landscaping, and more. Each pair pack includes a glove clip for convenient access.
At only about 82 cents pair when purchased in large quantities, it’s no surprise that these highly rated gloves make our list of cheap work gloves in bulk.
Sizes: Medium, Large, X-Large
Quantities: Sold in 6 pair packs. Significant discount for bulk of 144 pairs.
Current Price: From $14 per 6 pair pack; $117 for 144 pairs
UpNorth Canvas Work Gloves w/ PVC Dots
These 100% premium 8 oz. cotton canvas work gloves with PVC dots from UpNorth are excellent all purpose heavy duty work gloves.
Offering comfort and high durability, they are built to be breathable yet tough – tear resistant and abrasion resistant. The PVC dots on the fingers and palms provide an extra grip and extended wear to those areas that get the most use. The red knit cuff provides a tight seal around the wrist to keep dirt out.
These gloves are a great choice for general cleaning, maintenance, and industrial use.
Sizes: Large (Size 10)
Quantities: Sold by the dozen, in bundles of 12 pairs.
Current Price: $14 per 12 pair bundle.
Blue Nitrile Disposable Gloves
These blue nitrile disposable gloves from Sara Glove are entirely latex free and powder free.
They are made of a thin 4 mil layer of synthetic nitrile rubber that allows for a supple touch, enabling complete hand dexterity while providing a protective layer against liquids, punctures, and tears. The reinforced textured fingertips last longer than other blue nitrile disposables.
ESD tested and approved, these gloves are ideal for any application requiring a single use glove, such as food, laboratories, health, safety, cleaning and sanitation markets.
Because they are disposable, it makes sense to buy these in larger quantities, and it is more economical to do so too. These cheap bulk work gloves are sold in boxes of 100 gloves, and are ambidextrous for use on either hand.
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large.
Quantities: Sold in boxes of 100 gloves
Current Price: About $80 per 100 glove box.
G & F Fleece Lined Winter Work Gloves
Keep your hands warm when working in chillier environments, with these Fleece Lined Winter Work Gloves from G & F.
Constructed of a 9 oz jersey exterior, these gloves are fully lined with soft red fleece, adding warmth as well as comfort. The slip-on cuff design offers added protection and durability, yet makes them easy to put on and take off quickly.
Sizes: Large
Quantities: Sold by the dozen, in 12 pair packs.
Current Price: About $16 per 12 pair pack