Abrasion life
PVC takes rough surfaces that destroy thinner coatings. It is the practical choice for concrete, brick, stone and heavy wet handling.
Rough finish · heavy abrasion
PVC Coated Work Gloves
Heavy, rough-finish PVC for wet and abrasive work where a thinner coating would be shredded in a shift.
PVC, rough or smooth finishPalm, 3/4 or fullInterlock cotton, polyester, fleece
- Coating
- PVC, rough or smooth finish
- Dip
- Palm, 3/4 or full
- Liner
- Interlock cotton, polyester, fleece
- Cuff
- Safety cuff or 30 cm gauntlet
Overview
Where PVC is the right coating
PVC coated work gloves use the heaviest of the common coatings. They are chosen for rough, wet and abrasive work — concrete, masonry, agriculture, washdown — where a PU or nitrile palm would wear through quickly. The rough finish also gives a strong grip on wet and muddy surfaces.
The dexterity cost
The cost is dexterity and breathability. PVC gloves are stiffer and warmer, so they suit tasks where protection and abrasion life matter more than feel. We build palm, three-quarter and full coatings on interlock or fleece liners.
PVC against nitrile on real surfaces
Compare PVC against nitrile on the surface you are actually working, not on a data sheet. On wet concrete, mortar and stone, the thick rough PVC film outlasts everything else in the range and keeps its grip as it wears. On oily metal it swells and loses shape; on anything needing fingertip control it is simply too stiff. A common pattern is PVC for the demolition and masonry phase of a job and a nitrile palm glove for the finishing work, bought on the same order so the crew is not choosing between them.
Reviewed · Specs confirmed on the approved sample
Rough finish grip
The textured palm holds wet, muddy and oily surfaces. Smooth PVC is slippery when wet and is rarely the right finish for outdoor work.
Insulated options
A fleece-lined PVC glove handles cold wet work where a bare liner would leave hands numb by mid-shift.
Reference
Options and ratings
Ratings depend on liner, gauge and coating. Final values are confirmed on the approved sample.
PVC configurations
Palm dip keeps the back breathable, three-quarter dip covers more of the hand, and full dip is the wet-work build. Interlock liners are cooler; fleece liners are warmer.
| Build | Dexterity | Abrasion | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm, rough finish | Medium | High | Masonry, concrete, bricks |
| 3/4, rough finish | Medium | High | Wet outdoor handling |
| Full, rough finish | Low | Very high | Washdown, agriculture, heavy wet |
| Full, fleece lined | Low | Very high | Cold wet work, cold storage |
Specification sheet
P1 · pvc gloves- Coating
- PVC, rough or smooth finish
- Dip
- Palm, 3/4 or full
- Liner
- Interlock cotton, polyester, fleece
- Cuff
- Safety cuff or 30 cm gauntlet
- Sizes
- M–XXL
- MOQ
- 500 pairs per style and color
- Packaging
- 12 pairs per polybag, 120 pairs per carton
- Lead time
- Samples 7–10 days · bulk 20–30 days
Questions buyers ask
Straight answers
If your question is about a specific style, send the spec and we will answer with the sample plan instead of a generic reply.
PVC or nitrile for wet work?
PVC for rough, abrasive and muddy surfaces where abrasion life dominates. Nitrile for oil and where more flexibility is needed. Both need a full coating if the hand is immersed.
Are PVC gloves oil resistant?
PVC resists oils reasonably well but swells with some solvents. For continuous oil contact, sandy nitrile is usually the better choice.
Why are PVC gloves stiffer?
PVC is a heavier coating and needs a thicker film to perform. That stiffness is the price of abrasion life; for precision work choose PU or nitrile instead.
Can PVC gloves be recycled?
They are not accepted in normal recycling streams. Plan them as a consumable and dispose of them through your normal industrial waste route. Do not burn worn PVC on site: the smoke is corrosive and the residue has to be handled as hazardous waste.
Next step
Send your spec. Get samples and a landed price.
Share the glove type, liner and coating, quantities and destination. We reply with the sample plan, unit price at your quantity and the packaging options for your market.