Cold Weather Gloves
Cold Weather Work Gloves - Insulated, Waterproof & Hi-Vis Winter Hand Protection
Cold weather work gloves face a design challenge that standard work gloves don't: adding enough insulation to protect against cold without eliminating the grip, dexterity, and tactile feedback a worker needs to actually do their job. Thicker liners and bulkier materials that maximize warmth reduce hand mobility and grip sensitivity — the correct insulation technology and glove construction for your application depends heavily on how much dexterity you need to maintain at low temperatures, what surfaces you're gripping, and whether wet or waterproof performance is required.
The collection covers a range of insulation approaches. Thinsulate™ lined leather driver gloves (Majestic 1951, Global Glove 3200GINT goatskin and 2950 cowhide) use 3M Thinsulate™ or Cold Keep® synthetic insulation behind a grain leather or goatskin palm — providing warmth without excessive bulk, well suited for driving, equipment operation, and tasks requiring a firm leather grip in the cold. Acrylic thermal liner gloves with dipped coatings (Majestic 3228HYT SuperDex, PIP 41-1430 PowerGrab Thermo) use a knit nylon shell over a brushed acrylic thermal liner, with a foam nitrile or latex MicroFinish coating that maintains grip in wet and dry conditions — this is the most common configuration for construction, utilities, and outdoor labor in cold weather. Waterproof triple-coated PVC gloves (Global Glove FrogWear 8490) use a triple-dipped PVC coating over a brushed terry cloth liner for cold-weather chemical handling, wet processing, and environments where waterproof protection is as important as warmth.
A notable subcategory is hi-vis winter gloves — several styles, including the Majestic 2145HYH (Armor Skin™ mechanics glove with hi-vis yellow back), the 3228HYT (hi-vis yellow SuperDex), 3396HO and 3397HO (hi-vis orange Polar Penguin latex palm series), and Global Glove Ice Gripster 338INT and 380INT (hi-vis orange insulated cut-resistant gloves), incorporate fluorescent orange or yellow knit backs that improve hand visibility for workers on road crews and construction sites where hand signals and tool visibility matter. Several cold weather styles also carry ANSI cut resistance ratings (Level A3 and A5) for combined cold and cut protection. The collection includes Majestic Glove, DeWALT, Global Glove FrogWear, PIP, and Portwest. Use the filters to sort by brand, insulation type, ANSI cut level, and color.
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PIP Box of 72 Pair PowerGrab Thermo Hi-Vis Orange Gloves 41-1400
PIP
$757.76Refridgeration PowerGrab™ Thermo Hi-Vis Seamless Knit Acrylic Terry Glove with Latex MicroFinish Grip on Palm & Fingers, box of 72. Seamless construction acrylic gloves for economical cold weather protection and a non-chafing comfortable fit...$757.76 -
Portwest Cold 10 Latex Crinkle Glove Black A140
Portwest
$48.00Portwest Cold 10 Latex Crinkle Glove Black A140 - Specially designed for use in cold conditions, Crinkle latex grip offers excellent grip, Palm dipped to increase dexterity and ventilation and Warm 10 gauge acrylic liner for cold...$48.00 -
Portwest Cold 13 Latex Aqua Glove Blue-Black AP01
Portwest
$12.00The Portwest Cold 13 Latex Aqua Glove AP01 in Blue/Black is expertly designed to provide reliable protection, warmth, and grip in cold and wet working environments. Featuring a fully coated latex foam finish, this glove offers excellent resistance...$12.00 -
Portwest Cut D13 Nitrile Viz-Tex Cold Glove A4 Orange-Black A646
Portwest
$12.00Portwest Cut D13 Nitrile Viz-Tex Cold Glove A4 Orange-Black A646 - ANSI cut level A4 ANSI Abrasion level 6 HPPE outer layer combined with warm 7 gauge acrylic liner Tested for cut, cold and heat protection Double coated flexible sandy nitrile...$12.00 -
Portwest PW3 Mechanic 160 Leather Palm Cold Glove A776
Portwest
$20.00The Portwest PW3 Mechanic 160 Leather Palm Cold Glove A776 in Black/Yellow is built to deliver dependable protection, warmth, and durability in cold-weather working conditions. Designed with a premium leather palm, this glove offers exceptional...$20.00 -
High-Visibility Premium-Grade Goatskin Leather Palm Insulated Gloves - Dozen 2950HVDC
Global Glove
$148.30High-Visibility Premium-Grade Goatskin Leather Palm Insulated Gloves - Dozen 2950HVDC These low-temperature leather palm gloves feature premium-grade white grain goatskin leather for puncture resistance and comfort. The silver reflective knuckles...$148.30
Cold Weather Work Gloves — Frequently Asked Questions
Thinsulate™ (3M) is a proprietary synthetic microfiber insulation engineered for high warmth-to-thickness ratio — it traps body heat efficiently in a thin layer, making it ideal for driver and operator-style gloves where mobility and flexibility matter more than maximum bulk insulation. Cold Keep® insulation (used in Global Glove 3200GINT and 2950) is a similar synthetic fill. Acrylic thermal liners (used in the Majestic 3228HYT and PIP 41-1430 PowerGrab Thermo) are a heavier, bulkier knit fleece construction that trades some finger dexterity for greater all-around warmth and moisture management — well suited for outdoor labor where hands are extended for long periods. Brushed terry cloth liners (Global Glove FrogWear 8490) are primarily used in waterproof-dipped gloves where the terry absorbs interior moisture and provides modest warmth — the priority here is waterproofing and cold chemical protection, not deep cold insulation.
Yes — several gloves in this collection combine cold-weather insulation with ANSI cut resistance ratings. The Majestic 35-5567 Watchdog with nitrile palm is ANSI A5 Cut Level, winter lined. The Global Glove Ice Gripster 338INT and 380INT are hi-vis insulated gloves rated for cut, abrasion, and puncture resistance using a Tuffalene® UHMWPE or foam rubber coated shell over an insulated liner. The Samurai Glove CR318INT is also insulated with water-repellent, cut, abrasion, and puncture resistance. For a wider selection of cut-resistant options (including non-insulated styles), see the Cut Resistant Gloves category.
Yes — several styles incorporate fluorescent hi-vis knit backs (orange or yellow) alongside cold weather insulation. The Majestic 2145HYH features an Armor Skin™ mechanics-style palm on a hi-vis yellow winter knit back. The 3228HYT SuperDex uses a hi-vis yellow nylon shell with brushed acrylic liner. The 3396HO and 3397HO Polar Penguin series use a hi-vis orange liner. The Global Glove Ice Gripster 338INT and 380INT are fully hi-vis orange insulated gloves. These styles are particularly useful for roadway workers, flaggers, and construction crews who need visible hand signals in cold weather without switching to a non-insulated glove.
Several styles are well suited for refrigerated warehouse and cold-storage environments: the PIP 41-1430 PowerGrab Thermo is specifically described as a refrigeration glove, with a hi-vis acrylic liner providing warmth in continuous cold-storage conditions and a latex MicroFinish coating that maintains grip even in damp refrigerated conditions. The Majestic 3228HYT SuperDex with brushed acrylic liner is also used in cold-storage applications. For extremely cold freezer environments, leather driver-style gloves with Thinsulate or Cold Keep insulation (Global Glove 2950, 3200GINT) provide more aggressive warmth for walk-in freezer and loading dock temperature management tasks.
Safety Smart Gear stocks cold weather work gloves from: Majestic Glove (the largest selection, including Thinsulate leather drivers, SuperDex thermal-lined nitrile dip gloves, Polar Penguin latex-palm winter gloves in hi-vis orange, and winter-lined cut-resistant WatchDog styles); DeWALT (DPG755 Harsh Condition insulated box-of-12 style with neoprene knuckle pad and PU-coated shell); Global Glove FrogWear (8490 waterproof triple-coated PVC chemical handling gloves, 3200GINT goatskin insulated drivers, 2950 cowhide insulated gloves, Ice Gripster 338INT and 380INT hi-vis insulated cut-resistant gloves); PIP (41-1430 PowerGrab Thermo refrigeration gloves); and Portwest. Sizes range from XS through 3XL on select styles.