All Heat Resistant Gloves

When you're working with extreme temperatures, ordinary work gloves don't cut it. Our range of heat-resistant gloves provides certified protection against contact heat, radiant heat, convective heat, and molten metal splashes—everything that can cause serious burns. Whether you're welding, handling materials in a foundry, working with hot glass, or running commercial ovens, proper thermal hand protection isn't optional.

EN407:2020 is the European standard that matters. It tests six specific heat hazards and rates each glove from 0–4 on a pictogram scale. You'll see ratings for: flammability (does it catch fire?), contact heat (how long before heat transfers through?), convective heat (protection from hot air and gases), radiant heat (working near furnaces), small molten metal splashes (welding sparks), and large molten metal splashes (foundry environments). That pictogram tells you exactly what you're getting. No marketing speak required.

The key decision isn't always maximum temperature. It's matching the right protection type to your actual hazard. A baker handling 200°C trays needs different gloves than a welder facing radiant heat at 800°C, even though both temperatures seem 'hot'. Contact heat and radiant heat require different material strategies. One common mistake: specifying Level 4 contact heat when Level 2 is sufficient for your application. Higher doesn't always mean better—overspecification just adds bulk and reduces the dexterity you might need for precision work.

Temperature duration matters as much as temperature itself. Touching a 500°C surface for one second is different from handling material at 250°C for eight hours. EN407 dwell times (how long heat protection lasts) account for this. A Level 4 glove gives you 15 seconds at 250°C—enough time to release a hot tool safely rather than reflexively drop it.

Materials do the work here. Leather stays flexible under heat and won't melt, making it ideal for welding. Aramid fibres (Kevlar®) have an extremely high melting point, so they don't fuse to skin like synthetic materials can. Aluminised fabric reflects radiant heat. Extended cuffs and gauntlet designs protect forearms from radiant heat exposure and splashes. Most industrial-grade gloves layer materials strategically—a leather palm with aramid backing and an aluminised cuff, for example.

Here's how different industries typically specify: Welders choose gloves with flame-resistant leather, reinforced palms, and extended cuffs for spark and spatter protection. Foundry workers need maximum insulation with aluminised coatings and higher EN407 levels for molten metal exposure. Glass manufacturers combine high-temperature resistance with grip and precision. Commercial bakeries need food-safe gloves rated to 250°C that comply with hygiene standards.

Dexterity versus protection is a real trade-off. TIG welding demands flexible gloves for precision work—you're controlling a torch. Heavy foundry work prioritises maximum insulation even if it means less sensitivity. Oven work in a bakery sits somewhere in the middle. Knowing your actual work tasks helps specify the right balance.

We stock heat-resistant gloves for metal fabrication and welding, steel mills and foundries, glass manufacturing, automotive and aerospace assembly, commercial bakeries and food processing, ceramics production, plastics moulding, power generation, railway maintenance, petrochemical facilities, and laboratory work. Each sector has different exposure patterns and compliance requirements.

Every product listing includes complete EN407 performance ratings, maximum temperature capability, material specifications, cuff length, and sizing. We've specialised in industrial safety equipment for over 15 years, so our team understands what actually works on real job sites. Call 01527 524992 if you need help matching the right thermal protection to your specific application. We're here to help you specify correctly—not just sell the highest-rated option.