SHOWA Atlas 300 Gloves — Latex-Coated Work Gloves

SHOWA Atlas 300 gloves — the classic latex-coated work glove

Ask a framer, a landscaper, or a warehouse lead to picture a work glove and odds are they picture this: the showa atlas 300 gloves, natural latex palm coating over a knit shell, grippy wet or dry, light enough to wear all shift. This is not a disposable barrier — it is the archetype of latex coated work gloves, bought by the pair or the dozen and worn until the coating gives out. For the wider category, the coating comparison guide and our trade gloves collection show what else competes for the same spot on your hands.

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As latex coated gloves go, the Atlas 300's crinkle-finish palm is the reference point — the grip texture other latex work gloves get compared against.

Key features

• Natural rubber latex palm coating — high-friction grip, wet or dry
• Breathable knit shell for all-shift comfort
• Reusable work glove format — worn daily, not tossed per task
• One stocked configuration — the linked Amazon listing carries the size run
• SKU 300M; pair and multi-pack tiers on the linked listing

Pros & cons

Specifications

What the Atlas 300 is for

Lumber, block, pipe, pots, pallets — anything your hands move all day, wet or dry. It anchors the coated end of our latex gloves collection and pairs with the material handling gloves collection for the wider category. If your work adds blades or sharp steel, step to the cut-resistant gloves collection and the cut-resistant gloves complete guide — grip coats and cut ratings are different axes. Employers selecting under OSHA 1910.132 should record the hazard assessment.

Sensitized to natural rubber? Pick a different coating

The Atlas 300's palm is natural latex. Sensitized users get the same grip formula in other chemistries — the nitrile vs PU coating guide walks the swap, and the nitrile gloves collection plus nitrile gloves complete guide cover the family.

How the Atlas 300 compares

Against the disposable side of our latex wall — the Grease Monkey, SAS Dyna Grip, and heavy-gauge Gloveworks HD and Adenna Hero — the Atlas 300 is the opposite tool: a grip glove you keep, not a barrier you toss. Within coated knits, MCR's crinkle-latex CutPro A8 line adds a cut rating to the same grip idea, and the insulated MCR Kodiak takes it into cold weather. Reusable liquid work belongs to the flock-lined rubber gloves, and chemical-specific tasks to the chemical-resistant gloves collection.

Safety note: match this glove to your hazard assessment. A latex palm-coated knit glove is a grip tool — not chemical splash hazard protection, not a liquid barrier, and not cut-rated on this listing — and the latex coating is off-limits for anyone with a latex allergy. Engineering controls come first.

Ordering FAQ

Which size of the SHOWA Atlas 300 gloves should I order?
This listing carries the manufacturer's size run on Amazon — coated knit gloves should fit snug like a work glove, not loose like a disposable. Size down if you are between sizes and want dexterity.

Are the SHOWA Atlas 300 gloves in stock and ready to ship?
This listing is active and ships through Amazon. Open the linked listing for live availability, size options, and delivery speed.

How many pairs come per order?
Pair count is shown on the linked Amazon listing for the configuration you select — the Atlas 300 commonly sells in single pairs and 12-pair packs, so check the tier.

What is the SHOWA Atlas 300 built for?
General work: material handling, yard and garden, trades, warehouse tasks. The latex palm coating grips wet or dry surfaces while the knit back keeps hands cool — a wear-all-day glove, not a barrier disposable.

What does the latex coating actually do?
Natural rubber latex on the palm and fingers gives high-friction grip on wet and dry surfaces — the reason latex-coated gloves are a default for handling lumber, block, and slick materials.

Are the Atlas 300 gloves waterproof?
The coated palm sheds water, but the knit back is uncoated and breathable — grip in wet conditions, yes; immersion protection, no. For liquid-proof coverage use an unlined or lined rubber glove instead.

Can people sensitized to natural rubber wear the Atlas 300?
The coating is natural rubber latex, so sensitized users should choose a nitrile- or PU-coated equivalent instead — the coated work glove guide covers the swap.

Can I wash the Atlas 300 gloves?
Coated knit gloves generally tolerate a rinse and air dry. Retire the pair when the coating cracks, peels, or wears through at the fingertips.

Do the Atlas 300 gloves protect against cuts?
No cut rating is claimed on this listing. For blade or sharp-edge work, use rated cut-resistant gloves — a different family with its own ANSI scale.

Atlas 300 or a disposable latex glove — which do I need?
Different tools: the Atlas 300 is a reusable work glove for grip and general handling; disposables are single-task barriers against grime and splash. Most shops keep both on the shelf.

Can I use the Atlas 300 for chemical handling?
No — the knit back is open and the glove is built for grip, not chemical barriers. Chemical work calls for a glove matched to the specific chemical from the chemical-resistant collection.

Why is the Atlas 300 so popular?
It is the archetype of the latex-coated knit glove: cheap enough to outfit a crew, comfortable enough to forget, and grippy enough to make wet lumber and block handling safer. Decades of trade use built the reputation.

How do I reorder the SHOWA Atlas 300 gloves later?
Reorder from this page — the product listing and its linked Amazon ASIN stay constant, so a repeat order takes seconds.

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