Work gloves protect your hands while you clear rubble and broken glass, fill sandbags, or carry gear on foot during an earthquake, flood or other evacuation. Healthy hands keep you working, climbing and caring for your family when cuts and blisters would slow you down.
A good pair of work gloves lets you clear debris, carry gear and handle rough materials without cuts, blisters or splinters. Choose a pair that protects your hands and still lets you work.
- Fit: Pick a snug pair for each adult and older child so fingers stay nimble and the gloves stay on.
- Cut resistance: Choose leather or a cut-resistant liner for broken glass, sheet metal and splintered wood after an earthquake or storm.
- Grip: Look for a textured palm that holds tools, ropes and wet sandbags securely.
- Water: Add a waterproof or coated pair if floodwater or rain is likely, since wet leather stiffens and slips.
- Packability: Select a pair that folds flat and clips to the outside of your bag so you can reach it fast.
- Storage: Keep leather gloves dry and condition them once a year so they stay supple instead of cracking.
