PPE Gloves & Hand Protection Products
Protect your hands and clothing while at work with our range of PPE safety gloves and hand protection products. Whether you need medical grade or food grade disposable gloves, we have the gloves for you. Check out our selection below.
The Russell 001M Work Trousers are durable, practical work trousers designed for trade, maintenance and warehouse environments. With an extendable waistband, multiple pockets and a hard‑wearing poly‑cotton twill, they deliver everyday comfort and reliability.
The Russell Athletic Heavyweight T-Shirt (010M) is a durable, high-quality workwear essential designed for everyday use. With its heavyweight cotton construction and reinforced design, it delivers long-lasting comfort and reliability, making it ideal for uniforms, printing, and demanding work environments.
The SOL’S Ladies Sporty Performance T-Shirt (01159) is a lightweight, breathable workwear and sports tee designed for comfort and performance. With a feminine fit and technical polyester fabric, it is ideal for active roles, uniforms, events and promotional use.
The SOL'S Unisex Supreme Sweatshirt is a 280 gsm premium essential designed for comfort and durability. Featuring a soft brushed back fleece interior and a modern drop-shoulder fit, it combines a high-quality ringspun cotton blend with elastane-reinforced ribbing for superior shape retention. Perfect for workwear or casual styling.
The SOL’S Ladies Performer Piqué Polo Shirt is a lightweight, breathable women’s polo designed for comfort, movement and everyday professional wear. With a feminine tailored fit, soft piqué fabric, and durable easy‑care construction, it’s ideal for uniforms, branding and active workplaces.
The SOL’S Performer Piqué Polo Shirt (01180) is a lightweight, breathable unisex performance polo made from 100% polyester piqué (180g). With a classic fit, three‑button placket, and easy‑care, quick‑dry fabric, it’s ideal for uniforms, events, sports teams and branded workwear.
The SOL’S Camo T-Shirt (01188) is a modern workwear staple featuring a distinctive camouflage design and a comfortable slim fit. Built from soft yet durable cotton, it offers a balance of style and practicality, making it ideal for uniforms, branding, and everyday use.
The SOL'S Ride Padded Jacket is a lightweight insulated jacket designed to provide warmth, comfort and protection from light rain. Its modern fitted design makes it ideal for workwear, corporate uniforms and everyday outdoor use.
The Russell Athletic Heavy Duty Collar Sweatshirt is a durable workwear essential designed for comfort, warmth and long-lasting performance. Its heavyweight fabric and practical design make it ideal for demanding working environments.
The SOL'S Wave Bodywarmer is a lightweight padded gilet designed to provide warmth without bulk. Its fitted style and showerproof finish make it ideal for workwear, corporate uniforms and outdoor everyday wear.
The SOL'S Ladies Wave Bodywarmer is a lightweight, showerproof gilet featuring a tailored feminine fit. Built with a 380T polyamide shell and 180gsm insulation, it offers essential warmth and weather resistance for professional or casual layering.
The Russell 015M Heavy Duty Work Trousers are tough, reinforced work trousers built for demanding industrial environments. With Teflon® stain protection, multiple utility pockets and triple‑stitched durability, they deliver long‑lasting performance for trade, maintenance and warehouse teams.
The SOL'S Unisex Shift Windbreaker is a lightweight, unlined 210T polyester jacket designed for versatile weather protection. Showerproof and windproof, it features a concealed adjustable hood and a drawcord hem, making it an ideal choice for outdoor events, promotional use, and sports teams.
The SOL’S Phoenix Piqué Polo Shirt (01708) is a premium‑feel unisex polo made from high‑quality ringspun cotton piqué. With a modern cut, soft hand‑feel, and durable twin‑needle construction, it’s ideal for uniforms, retail teams, hospitality and branded merchandise.
The SOL’S Stone Zip Hooded Sweatshirt is a comfortable heavyweight zip hoodie designed for everyday wear, workwear and custom branding. Its soft brushed fleece lining and durable fabric make it ideal for layering in cooler conditions.
Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook, the SOL'S Gramercy Bib Apron is the perfect accessory to help you look and feel your best in the kitchen. Buy Online today, for fast delivery.
The SOL’S Sporty Long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt (02071) is a lightweight, breathable garment designed for active workwear, sports, and promotional use. With moisture-managing fabric and extended sleeve coverage, it provides comfort, flexibility and a clean, professional look.
The SOL’S Imperial Long Sleeve T‑Shirt (02074) is a classic long‑sleeve workwear staple crafted for comfort, durability and everyday use. With a relaxed fit and quality cotton fabric, it is well‑suited for layering, uniforms and custom branding.
The SOL’S Ladies Imperial Long Sleeve T‑Shirt (02075) is a comfortable and versatile long‑sleeve tee designed specifically for women. Made with soft cotton fabric and a tailored fit, it offers everyday wearability, reliable durability and a neat silhouette ideal for uniforms, layering and branded apparel.
The SOL’S Ladies Perfect Long Sleeve Piqué Polo Shirt (02083) is a soft, breathable long‑sleeve women’s polo made from 100% combed cotton (180g). With a fitted feminine cut, ribbed collar, and three‑button placket, it delivers a polished, comfortable look ideal for uniforms, hospitality, retail and branded workwear.
The SOL’S Perfect Long Sleeve Piqué Polo Shirt (02087) is a classic, durable men’s long‑sleeve polo made from 100% combed cotton (180g). With a clean two‑button placket, ribbed collar and cuffs, and twin‑needle hem, it delivers a smart, comfortable look ideal for uniforms, hospitality, retail and everyday workwear.
The SOL'S Unisex Robyn Padded Jacket is a contemporary, lightweight insulated coat designed for versatile outdoor protection. Featuring a water-repellent 100% nylon outer and a warm 100% polyester "hand-filled" padding, this jacket provides essential thermal insulation without unnecessary bulk.
The SOL'S Wilson Lightweight Padded Jacket is a versatile insulated jacket designed to provide warmth without unnecessary bulk. Its modern styling and lightweight construction make it ideal for workwear, corporate clothing and everyday outdoor use.
The SOL’S Millenium Stretch T‑Shirt (02945) is a flexible, performance‑focused tee designed for comfort and movement. Crafted from a soft cotton‑elastane blend, it delivers stretch that supports active work environments, layering and everyday wear while maintaining a sleek, modern fit.
The SOL'S Unisex Spencer Hooded Sweatshirt is a premium 280gsm hoodie designed for comfort, warmth, and high-quality customization. Made from a soft ringspun cotton blend with a brushed fleece interior and a smooth cotton-faced surface, it is the perfect choice for corporate branding, school leavers, and retail-ready apparel.
The SOL'S Unisex Sprint T-Shirt is a high-performance, eco-friendly activewear staple made from 100% recycled polyester. This 130 gsm breathable piqué t-shirt features moisture-wicking technology and a modern unisex fit, making it the ideal choice for sports teams, charity events, and sustainable corporate branding.
The SOL'S Unisex Seattle Hoodie is a 280gsm contrast raglan sweatshirt designed for a sporty, modern look. Featuring a warm brushed fleece interior, a lined hood with drawcord, and a classic pouch pocket, it is an ideal choice for sports clubs, student organizations, and custom brand launches.
The SOL'S Ladies Spencer Hooded Sweatshirt is a premium 280gsm hoodie tailored with a flattering feminine fit. Combining a smooth 100% cotton face for high-quality printing with a soft brushed fleece interior, it is the ultimate choice for bespoke branding, retail collections, and stylish corporate workwear.
The SOL’S Spike Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt is a heavyweight zip hoodie designed for comfort, durability and everyday wear. With a soft brushed fleece lining and modern relaxed fit, it’s ideal for workwear, branding and casual layering.
The NEOBLU Nicholas French Terry Hoodie is a premium heavyweight hoodie designed for comfort, durability and modern styling. Its brushed fleece finish and relaxed fit make it ideal for workwear, branding and everyday casual wear.
The NEOBLU Ladies Nicholas Hoodie is a premium 400gsm French Terry sweatshirt designed for superior comfort and a modern, sustainable aesthetic. Crafted from a high-quality blend of 100% combed ringspun cotton and recycled polyester, this hoodie features a smooth outer surface and a cosy loopback interior.
The SOL’S Unisex Epic Organic T‑Shirt (03564) is a sustainable cotton tee that blends everyday comfort with eco‑conscious design. Featuring a classic fit and premium organic fibres, it’s ideal for uniforms, casual workwear, events and custom branding.
Gloves - What is the difference?
Who would've thought there was so much to disposable gloves? It is important to make sure your wearing the glove that protects you most... Read here to see what gloves you should be wearing and when!
Over the past 5 years, there has been an enormous surge in the prices of all types of gloves, such as vinyl, latex and nitrile. This is due to the increases in raw materials, manufacturing and environment challenges. This blog is set out to describe the different reasons for this and to educate you on all things gloves…
To help gauge which protective gloves are most useful in different situations, listed below are the advantages and disadvantages of each raw material, this is to make it easier for you to decide which gloves are best for you!
Why do we need gloves?
In many situations, gloves can be vital to someone’s health and safety. When working with hazardous chemicals or anything harmful for that matter, it is extremely important to use gloves. They protect our hands from any injury, infections or becoming contaminated. Nitrile gloves are usually the gloves used to protect an individual against most chemicals and infectious agents.
Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile is often used as a latex alternative for those who have a latex allergy; it is a synthetic rubber compound, which is formed by carbon and nitrogen atoms. Butadiene is the main molecule used in the production of nitrile rubber. However, in the last few years a significant increase in Butadiene’s price has been noticed. In September 2016, Butadiene’s price per ton was averaging around £720; it is now costing between £1500-2000 per ton.
Advantages of Nitrile Gloves:
- Nitrile gloves are up to 3 times more puncture resistant than latex gloves - this makes them the preferred glove in work places such as hospitals or environments where there is a high risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens or other environmental contaminants.
- Nitrile gloves are often referred to as Medical Grade; this means they have undergone series of tests to ensure they are suitable to be used in these conditions.
- This material is known for having a lower level of friction meaning they can be worn for long durations of time. Again, this is good for medical purpose like surgeries and procedures where individuals may need to be protected by these gloves for a long period.
- Due to nitrile being a manufactured substance, it means the price of it remains stable unlike latex. This is because things such as changes in weather and climate cannot affect it. Being machine-made gives nitrile a longer shelf life than some other forms of disposable gloves meaning there is less possibility of waste.
Disadvantages of Nitrile Gloves:
- As there are several different types of materials used to make disposable gloves, nitrile gloves have been proven to be “better” than latex. However producing synthetic nitrile rubber is a lot more expensive than the produce of vinyl gloves, which is another type of raw material used in manufacturing disposable gloves.
- Nitrile gloves are a lot less tactile than latex, the sensitive is limited because of the nitrile material making it more difficult to feel objects easily.
Vinyl Gloves
Vinyl gloves are made from synthetic material polyvinyl chloride (PVC). They provide a heavy-duty glove that is commonly used in rougher activities. This means they are an excellent option in the food and beverage industry. Also a popular choice in many household and commercial applications.
Advantages of Vinyl Gloves:
- As well as being highly affordable, they are great for low-risk tasks in short durations, this includes professions such as hairstyling, house cleaning, assisted living work etc. They are suitable for use as a protective barrier against low-risk bodily fluids, dyes and detergents.
- Vinyl gloves are waterproof making them a very popular choice in gloves for places such as nurseries, hairdressers and even in your home. They are still highly protective but should be used for less serious scenarios.
- These make of gloves are an ideal choice, as they are latex-free and usually the cheapest.
- Another advantage of vinyl gloves is that they are anti-static meaning they are good for high dust environments, they are useful for activities such as cleaning and decluttering.
Disadvantages of Vinyl Gloves:
- One of the biggest disadvantages of vinyl gloves is the minor protection. They should not be worn for long periods and offer little protection in chemical resistance. They fit loose and are a lot less flexible than latex and nitrile gloves, this can make them very uncomfortable.
- Majority of vinyl gloves are manufactured in China, these manufactures equate to over 50% of the global demand. Across Beijing and much of North-Eastern China there was severe smog/pollution caused by factories, this meant they were forced to shut down as highways had to close and airlines had to cancel flights. Chinese government closed down 1200 vinyl gloves factories overall. Because of these forced closures, there was a significant impact on vinyl glove production and supply.
Latex Gloves
Unlike Nitrile and Vinyl, latex is a natural compound made from rubber trees. White, milky liquid is taken when the trees are scored and processed into latex.
Advantages of Latex Gloves:
- Latex gloves provide a high degree of movement and comfort, the physical properties of the rubber latex makes the gloves extremely elastic and resistant to tearing.
- Latex gloves offer protection against a range of hazards such as biohazard (bacteria and viruses) and certain chemicals.
- This type of disposable gloves are considered the most comfortable material that is available. Because of their snug fit and skin feel, this allows people to perform complex tasks that require a high degree of touch sensitivity.
Disadvantages of Latex Gloves:
- Latex allergies are one of the main disadvantages of latex gloves; it’s not uncommon to be allergic to latex however, it does mean that there is a large group of customers who are unable to purchase this certain type of glove.
- As Latex is a natural substance, several different problems can arise because of this. One of these is the weather, rubber tree plantations flood regularly due to excessive rainfall.
- Latex is currently at the highest market price in history, for every 2% increase in the cost of raw latex; there is a 1% increase in the cost of a glove. In the past year, costs have increased by 97%, resulting in 49% surge in production cost of latex gloves.
