Impact-Resistant Gloves
Impact-resistant gloves protect the backs of hands and knuckles from blunt force injuries during demolition, drilling, material handling, mining, oil and gas operations, and any application where the risk of crushing or impact injury to the dorsal hand is significant. ANSI/ISEA 138-2019 defines three levels of impact protection based on transmitted force measured in the TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) dorsal impact test: Level 1 provides the most basic impact protection; Level 2 covers most industrial applications; Level 3 provides the highest impact resistance for the most demanding oil field and construction applications. WC Safety carries impact-resistant gloves from Mechanix Wear, Portwest, Ergodyne, and Superior Glove in ANSI 138 Impact Level 2 and Level 3 configurations.
TPR (thermoplastic rubber) dorsal protection is the primary design feature of impact-resistant gloves — molded rubber pads positioned over the knuckles, metacarpal bones, and finger joints that absorb and distribute impact energy before it can fracture the underlying bones. The thickness, density, and coverage area of the TPR pads determine the impact protection level. Level 2 gloves use pads providing meaningful protection for general construction, logistics, and manufacturing impact risks. Level 3 gloves use thicker, denser TPR construction with extended coverage over the full dorsal hand surface for maximum protection in oil field and mining operations where high-force impacts are more frequent and severe.
Combination protection combining impact resistance with cut resistance is available in ANSI A4-A6 cut-rated shells — providing meaningful cut protection alongside impact protection for applications involving both sharp and blunt hazards simultaneously. Glass handling, sheet metal work, and automotive manufacturing frequently present both hazards in the same work cycle, making combination-rated gloves significantly more practical than wearing separate cut gloves and impact gloves simultaneously. Premium combination impact/cut gloves maintain adequate dexterity for detailed assembly work while providing meaningful protection against both injury mechanisms.
Palm and finger coating selection for impact gloves follows the same principles as other work gloves — sandy nitrile for dry grip, foam nitrile for wet grip, uncoated for maximum dexterity. Impact gloves with smooth nitrile palm coating provide adequate grip for most material handling applications. For oily environments in oil and gas applications, full-dip nitrile or foam nitrile palm coatings maintain grip on oily pipe surfaces and equipment in conditions that would cause uncoated or lightly coated gloves to slip. Verify that the palm material is compatible with the specific chemicals and lubricants present in your work environment.
Glove fit is particularly important for impact-resistant gloves because the TPR pads must be positioned correctly over the specific anatomical structures they are designed to protect. A glove worn too loosely will have pads that shift away from the knuckles during use, leaving them unprotected during actual impact events. A glove worn too tightly will restrict blood flow and fatigue the hand during sustained grip work. Manufacturer sizing charts based on hand circumference measurement provide the most reliable fit guidance — order samples in adjacent sizes for workers near a size boundary before committing to a bulk order.
WC Safety carries ANSI 138 Impact Level 2 and Level 3 gloves in combination cut-rated and standard palm configurations from Mechanix Wear, Portwest, and Superior Glove for oil and gas, construction, mining, and material handling applications. Browse our impact-resistant glove collection to find the right impact protection level and palm material for your specific work environment's hazard profile.
MCR Safety PD4903L Predator Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed workers in mechanical assembly, automotive service, and industrial operations requiring knuckle and dorsal hand impact protectio...
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MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed workers in mechanical assembly, automotive service, and industrial operations requiring knuckle and dorsal hand impact protecti...
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MCR SafetyFor Small-handed workers in mechanical assembly, automotive service, and industrial operations requiring knuckle and dorsal hand impact protectio...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD49712XL Predator Impact Gloves — XX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed industrial mechanics and construction professionals requiring TPR knuckle and dorsal impact protection combined with syntheti...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD4971XL Predator Impact Gloves — X-Large
MCR SafetyFor X-Large-handed industrial mechanics and construction professionals requiring TPR knuckle and dorsal impact protection combined with synthetic...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD4971L Predator Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed industrial mechanics and construction professionals requiring TPR knuckle and dorsal impact protection combined with synthetic l...
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MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed industrial mechanics and construction professionals requiring TPR knuckle and dorsal impact protection combined with synthetic ...
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MCR SafetyFor Small-handed industrial mechanics and construction professionals requiring TPR knuckle and dorsal impact protection combined with synthetic l...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF29302XL ForceFlex Impact Gloves — XX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed workers in industrial operations, warehouse environments, and general construction requiring a flexible mechanics glove with ...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF2930XL ForceFlex Impact Gloves — X-Large
MCR SafetyFor X-Large-handed workers in industrial operations, warehouse environments, and general construction requiring a flexible mechanics glove with T...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF2930L ForceFlex Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed workers in industrial operations, warehouse environments, and general construction requiring a flexible mechanics glove with TPR...
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MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed workers in industrial operations, warehouse environments, and general construction requiring a flexible mechanics glove with TP...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF2930S ForceFlex Impact Gloves — Small
MCR SafetyFor Small-handed workers in industrial operations, warehouse environments, and general construction requiring a flexible mechanics glove with TPR...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD34303XL Predator Impact Gloves — XXX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XXX-Large-handed workers in industrial mechanics, equipment maintenance, and construction requiring comprehensive knuckle and dorsal impact p...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD34302XL Predator Impact Gloves — XX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed workers in industrial mechanics, equipment maintenance, and construction requiring comprehensive knuckle and dorsal impact pr...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD3430XL Predator Impact Gloves — X-Large
MCR SafetyFor X-Large-handed workers in industrial mechanics, equipment maintenance, and construction requiring comprehensive knuckle and dorsal impact pro...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD3430L Predator Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed workers in industrial mechanics, equipment maintenance, and construction requiring comprehensive knuckle and dorsal impact prote...
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MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed workers in industrial mechanics, equipment maintenance, and construction requiring comprehensive knuckle and dorsal impact prot...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD3430S Predator Impact Gloves — Small
MCR SafetyFor Small-handed workers in industrial mechanics, equipment maintenance, and construction requiring comprehensive knuckle and dorsal impact prote...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD49063XL Predator Impact Gloves — XXX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XXX-Large-handed workers in construction, traffic control, and industrial operations where hand visibility is critical alongside impact prote...
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MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed workers in construction, traffic control, and industrial operations where hand visibility is critical alongside impact protec...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD4906XL Predator Impact Gloves — X-Large
MCR SafetyFor X-Large-handed workers in construction, traffic control, and industrial operations where hand visibility is critical alongside impact protect...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD4906L Predator Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed workers in construction, traffic control, and industrial operations where hand visibility is critical alongside impact protectio...
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MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed workers in construction, traffic control, and industrial operations where hand visibility is critical alongside impact protecti...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD436122XL Predator Impact Gloves — XX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed industrial mechanics requiring A9 cut resistance with goatskin leather durability and TPR dorsal impact protection in a singl...
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MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed industrial mechanics requiring A9 cut resistance with goatskin leather durability and TPR dorsal impact protection in a singl...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD43612L Predator Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed industrial mechanics requiring A9 cut resistance with goatskin leather durability and TPR dorsal impact protection in a single p...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD43612M Predator Impact Gloves — Medium
MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed industrial mechanics requiring A9 cut resistance with goatskin leather durability and TPR dorsal impact protection in a single ...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF29312XL ForceFlex Impact Gloves — XX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed workers requiring a flexible mechanics glove with TPR dorsal impact protection and synthetic leather grip for industrial and ...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF2931XL ForceFlex Impact Gloves — X-Large
MCR SafetyFor X-Large-handed workers requiring a flexible mechanics glove with TPR dorsal impact protection and synthetic leather grip for industrial and c...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF2931L ForceFlex Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed workers requiring a flexible mechanics glove with TPR dorsal impact protection and synthetic leather grip for industrial and con...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF2931M ForceFlex Impact Gloves — Medium
MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed workers requiring a flexible mechanics glove with TPR dorsal impact protection and synthetic leather grip for industrial and co...
View full detailsMCR Safety FF2931S ForceFlex Impact Gloves — Small
MCR SafetyFor Small-handed workers requiring a flexible mechanics glove with TPR dorsal impact protection and synthetic leather grip for industrial and con...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD49004XL Predator Impact Gloves — 4X-Large
MCR SafetyFor 4X-Large-handed first responders, public safety workers, and industrial operations requiring needle stick resistance combined with dorsal imp...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD49003XL Predator Impact Gloves — XXX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XXX-Large-handed first responders, public safety workers, and industrial operations requiring needle stick resistance combined with dorsal im...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD49002XL Predator Impact Gloves — XX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed first responders, public safety workers, and industrial operations requiring needle stick resistance combined with dorsal imp...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD4900XL Predator Impact Gloves — X-Large
MCR SafetyFor X-Large-handed first responders, public safety workers, and industrial operations requiring needle stick resistance combined with dorsal impa...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD4900L Predator Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed first responders, public safety workers, and industrial operations requiring needle stick resistance combined with dorsal impact...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD4900M Predator Impact Gloves — Medium
MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed first responders, public safety workers, and industrial operations requiring needle stick resistance combined with dorsal impac...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD4900S Predator Impact Gloves — Small
MCR SafetyFor Small-handed first responders, public safety workers, and industrial operations requiring needle stick resistance combined with dorsal impact...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD69013XL Predator Impact Gloves — XXX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XXX-Large-handed workers in construction, industrial, and public works operations where high-visibility hand identification is required along...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD69012XL Predator Impact Gloves — XX-Large
MCR SafetyFor XX-Large-handed workers in construction, industrial, and public works operations where high-visibility hand identification is required alongs...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD6901XL Predator Impact Gloves — X-Large
MCR SafetyFor X-Large-handed workers in construction, industrial, and public works operations where high-visibility hand identification is required alongsi...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD6901L Predator Impact Gloves — Large
MCR SafetyFor Large-handed workers in construction, industrial, and public works operations where high-visibility hand identification is required alongside...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD6901M Predator Impact Gloves — Medium
MCR SafetyFor Medium-handed workers in construction, industrial, and public works operations where high-visibility hand identification is required alongsid...
View full detailsMCR Safety PD6901S Predator Impact Gloves — Small
MCR SafetyFor Small-handed workers in construction, industrial, and public works operations where high-visibility hand identification is required alongside...
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