ANSI cut levels, decoded
| ANSI level | Cut force | Typical work |
|---|---|---|
| A1–A2 | 200–499 g | General handling, packaging, assembly |
| A3–A4 | 1,000–2,199 g | Boxes with staples, light sheet metal, glass handling |
| A5–A6 | 2,200–3,999 g | Metal stamping, window fabrication, recycling |
| A7–A9 | 4,000 g + | Sharp steel, blades, heavy glass — maximum protection |
Most warehouse work lives at A2–A4. Buying A6+ "just in case" usually means thicker, hotter gloves that workers take off — the wrong glove worn beats the right glove in a pocket. Our cut-resistant range runs A1–A9 in HPPE and steel-core knits.
Disposables: nitrile vs latex vs vinyl
Nitrile is the modern default: latex-free, chemical- and puncture-resistant, food-safe options, fits snug. Latex has the best touch sensitivity and comfort but allergy risk rules it out of food service in many operations. Vinyl is the economy choice for light, short tasks. Poly gloves cover quick food handling for pennies. All four are on the disposable gloves page by the case.
Coated and leather work gloves
Palm coatings turn a knit liner into a work glove: foam nitrile grips oily parts, PU keeps fingertip feel for assembly, latex crinkle grips dry lumber and brick. See coated gloves for the range. For welding, driving and rigging, leather gloves still rule; for solvents and acids, match the chemical to the shell on our chemical-resistant page.
Frequently asked questions
What ANSI cut level do I need?
Match the level to the hazard: A1–A2 for general handling and packaging, A3–A4 for staples, light metal and glass, A5–A6 for stamping and recycling, A7–A9 for blades and sharp steel. Most warehouse work needs A2–A4.
Are nitrile gloves better than latex?
For most operations, yes: nitrile is latex-allergy-safe, more chemical- and puncture-resistant, and available food-safe. Latex still wins on touch sensitivity and comfort where allergies aren't a concern. Vinyl is the budget option for light tasks.
What's the difference between glove coatings?
Foam nitrile coatings grip oily or wet parts, polyurethane (PU) keeps fingertip precision for assembly work, and crinkle latex grips dry, rough materials like lumber and brick.
Send us your tasks and headcount — we'll spec gloves by the case at wholesale pricing.
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