How to Keep Your Work Gloves in Good Condition
Keeping men's work gloves in good condition is a must. Get the most out of your gloves with our helpful tips to keep them in top shape!
Work gloves are an investment, and taking good care of them will only make them last longer. Disposable gloves have their time and place, but there's just nothing like a good pair of dependable, durable work gloves on the job.
Especially with good quality workwear that's built to last, you'll want to take the time to clean and care for it. Since they last so long, they can accumulate a lot of dust, dirt and grime just from the sheer hours they get in at the jobsite.
Giving them a good wash from time to time will help keep them looking good, and keep them in good condition so they can continue to protect your hands while you get the job done day in and day out.
With help from Work n' Sport, you can keep your gloves in good condition. Here are the ins and outs of work glove care.
Leather Work Gloves
Leather work gloves can deteriorate for a few reasons. Leather is made from animal skin (usually deer or cow), so things that are harmful to skin can be harmful to leather gloves. Exposure to extreme heat or cold can cause the leather to dry out. UV rays from the sun and air pollution can also cause chemical damage.
The key is to not let the leather gloves dry out and crack or flake. Every week you should wipe off the leather work gloves with a rag. If there is any sticky residue, use a damp ramp or damp cloth to gently clean it off.
You should also turn the gloves inside out to wipe down the insides.
At Blain's Farm & Fleet, we offer women's and men's work gloves in a variety of sizes and materials. Learn how to keep those work gloves in good condition.
Leather gloves can be a big investment, but their ability to withstand abrasions, cut resistance, and durability make them some of the best gloves you can find.
Taking care of leather work gloves comes down to keeping them comfortable while keeping the gloves' shape and durability.
Some leather gloves, like those made from suede or goatskin, can become stiff if dirt grinds into the material.
Applying leather conditioner can help keep the gloves moisturized and flexible, which is key to their abrasion and cut resistant qualities.
Once you've cleaned and conditioned them, they should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
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Thinsulate Work Gloves
Thinsulate insulated gloves are perfect for outdoor work in cold conditions. It's a situation where you need gloves that will keep your hands warm and protect them from the bumps, scrapes, and cuts of the job at hand.
These can come in a variety of different outer layer materials. Our Thinsulate gloves are made with leather outers, so cleaning a pair of Work n' Sport Thinsulate Gloves is the same as cleaning standard leather gloves.
Thinsulate gloves will take good care of you if you take good care of them.
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COwhide Work Gloves
Cowhide work gloves are a whole different story. Cowhide is more rugged than leather, but you need to break it in.
At first, cowhide gloves will be fairly stiff, and will soften the more you use them for the heavy-duty tasks they're intended for, like construction, welding, and handling rough or sharp materials. Any task that can be hard on your hands but doesn't require a lot of fine finger movements.
Unlike leather, which is naturally water-resistant and stays flexible when wet, cowhide gloves are only moderately water resistant. They are not ideal for wet work.
To clean cowhide work gloves, hand wash them with a damp cloth and mild soap. Don't get them too wet because they need to be air-dried, away from heat. If you get them too wet, they will take a very long time to dry and can get smelly.
For tough stains, you can spot treat cowhide gloves with rubbing alcohol for ink and plant pigment stains, or with cornstarch for oil stains before washing. Simply rub a small amount of the alcohol or cornstarch into the stained area and let sit for a minimum of 30 minutes before hand washing with the process above.
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Even if you have the best gloves, taking good care of them is a must. There's an old saying that says "anything worth doing, is worth doing right," so don't forget to take an extra few minutes to maintain your workwear. You won't regret it.
At Work n' Sport, you'll find a great selection of men's work gloves, as well as everything you need to keep them in great shape for a long time. You work hard for your money, and your work gloves should work hard, too.