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Safety Gloves in South Africa: Get Free Quotes

Safety gloves for cut, chemical, heat and general work in South Africa. Send one free request and independent PPE suppliers and wholesalers quote you directly.

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Leather, nitrile and cut-resistant safety gloves laid out on a steel workbench in a South African workshop
Leather, nitrile and cut-resistant safety gloves laid out on a steel workbench in a South African workshop

PPE requisition · No. 4940

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HZ-06Safety Gloves
  • EN 388 mechanical risks
  • EN 374 chemical resistance
  • EN 407 heat and flame
  • Leather, nitrile, latex, PU and PVC
  • Sizes 7 to 11

Buying safety gloves means choosing a glove for the hazard, whether that is cuts, chemicals, heat or plain wear and tear. PPESuppliers.co.za is a free quote-request service for South Africa. Tell us what you need and where, and we pass your request to independent PPE suppliers and wholesalers who quote you directly. We do not sell gloves ourselves. There is no charge and no obligation to accept a quote. Compare offers on the same specification and choose the supplier that suits your operation.

Types of safety gloves

  • Leather gloves: general handling, building sites and rough work. Heavier leather and cuffs suit welding and heat.
  • Coated knitted gloves: a thin liner with a nitrile, latex or polyurethane palm. Good grip and feel for assembly and handling.
  • Cut-resistant gloves: high-performance fibre liners for sheet metal, glass and knives.
  • Chemical gloves: nitrile, neoprene, PVC or butyl, chosen for the substance.
  • Insulating gloves: rated for electrical work and tested at set voltages.
  • Disposable gloves: nitrile or latex, for food, medical and light cleaning tasks.

Reading the ratings

Gloves are tested to European standards that many South African buyers follow. EN 388 covers mechanical risks and gives numbers for abrasion, cut, tear and puncture, plus a letter for cut protection under the newer test. EN 374 covers chemical resistance. EN 407 covers heat, and EN ISO 21420 sets general requirements for size, comfort and labelling.

Look at the numbers, not just the name. A thin glove can have a high cut rating, and a thick glove may have a low one. For chemicals, ask for the breakthrough time against your specific substance, because no single glove resists everything.

Fit, comfort and cost of use

Gloves that do not fit do not get worn. Offer sizes from small to extra large, and let workers trial samples. Fingertip feel matters for fine work. Thicker gloves protect more but reduce dexterity.

Look at the whole cost of use, not just the pair. Better gloves often last longer, so fewer pairs are issued. Washable gloves can be cleaned and reused. Gloves contaminated with oil or chemicals may be unsafe to reuse.

Do not wear gloves near rotating machinery where they can snag, unless the risk assessment permits it. Issue the right glove for each task rather than one glove for all, and write the choice into the PPE register.

What affects the quote

We do not give prices here. The quote depends on the type, material, coating, ratings, size range, cuff style, quantity, branding, delivery and lead time. Tell suppliers the task, the materials handled and any chemical names. Add how many pairs you use per month, and whether you want bulk packs or boxes per dozen. Ask for the test certificate and the rating numbers for each glove. If you want a trial, say so. Suppliers often provide sample pairs so your team can compare grip and comfort before you place an order.

Comparing safety gloves quotes

PPE prices move with fabric, leather and rubber costs, the exchange rate and stock levels. When quotes arrive, check:

  • Exact item and standard: the product, the standard or rating it is certified to, and an NRCS letter of authority where one is required.
  • Sizes and quantities: price per unit or per pack, size runs available and any minimum order.
  • Stock or lead time: ex stock, or imported or made to order, and how long that takes.
  • Delivery and VAT: delivery to site, branding costs, whether VAT is included and how long the price holds.

What to include in your request

  • The task and the hazard: cuts, chemicals, heat or general use.
  • Chemical names, if gloves must resist a substance.
  • Glove material, coating and the size range you need.
  • Pairs per month and whether you want bulk packs.
  • Your delivery address and the date you need them.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell safety gloves?
No. PPESuppliers.co.za is a free quote-request service. We pass your request to independent PPE suppliers and wholesalers across South Africa. They quote you directly and supply the gloves. There is no fee and no obligation to accept any quote.
What do the numbers on an EN 388 glove mean?
The four digits rate abrasion, cut, tear and puncture, with higher numbers being stronger. A letter after them rates cut protection under the newer test. Compare these numbers against your task, not just the glove's price or thickness.
Which glove is best for chemicals?
No single glove resists every chemical. Nitrile, neoprene, PVC and butyl each suit different substances. Send the chemical names or safety data sheets with your request, and suppliers can recommend gloves with suitable breakthrough times.
Can I get gloves with my company name on?
Yes, on many types. Some suppliers can print or label gloves or the packaging, or supply colour-coded gloves for different tasks. Tell them the quantity and the artwork or colour scheme you need, and ask about minimum order sizes.

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