Dotted grip work gloves

Understand materials and coatings · Assembly gloves

Compare the contact area, not just the number of dots

• When carrying larger parts, a broad area rests against your hand. Check whether the dots cover this contact area and whether the glove shifts when you change your grip.
• When picking up small parts, the fingertips do most of the work. Dots only on the palm do not address this task; include fingertip coverage and any obstructive folds in your comparison.
• On sensitive surfaces, the texture must not leave unwanted marks. Check suitability on a safe sample piece; dots do not prove that a glove leaves no residue.

Selection example

You move smooth, harmless sample parts using two fingers. Two correctly sized gloves have the same description, but one forms a fold between your finger and the part. This version is unsuitable for a fine grip. Before handling hazardous workpieces later, the required hand protection must also be established; a successful grip test does not confirm it.

Open gaps between dots do not provide a proven seal. If there is also a continuous coating, its own construction and supporting evidence matter. Mechanical markings under EN 388 describe separate tests; a dotted surface does not replace them.

Technical references: DGUV: Choosing protective gloves by task and fit · uvex: Glove standards and separate tests.