Manosun

02/09/2026

The glove with the lowest unit price is not automatically the lowest-cost choice.

If it wears quickly, loses grip, tears in the same place or is discarded because workers will not wear it, the true cost sits in replacement frequency, downtime and inconsistent protection.

A sensible comparison looks at cost per shift or cost per completed task, not just cost per pair. It also records why gloves are being replaced.

That gives procurement and HSE teams evidence they can use together.

Buy on performance in the job, not the number printed beside the box.
https://manosun.co.uk/glove-assessment/

31/08/2026

Grip is part of protection.

If a worker has to squeeze harder to control a wet or oily component, the glove is changing how the task is performed. That can reduce control, increase fatigue and make a slip more likely.

The right coating on paper is only the starting point. Grip needs to be assessed against the material, contamination and movement found in the workplace.

A useful trial compares how securely the object can be held, how much effort is needed and whether control remains consistent as the glove becomes used.

Do not test grip in a clean office if the job happens in an oily workshop.

28/08/2026

Before Steve looks at a product code, he looks at the work.

Where are the hands positioned?
What touches the palm, fingertips and back of the hand?
Is the surface dry, wet or oily?
How much force is needed?
Is the worker changing grip, slowing down or removing the glove?
Where has the current glove worn first?

Those observations usually tell a clearer story than a list of product features.

More than 20 years in hand protection has taught Steve that the best question is rarely;

'Which glove do you use?'

It is...

'Show me exactly how you do the job.'

https://manosun.co.uk/glove-assessment/

27/08/2026

Proud to see our Director, Steven, joining the panel for Crossing Paths CIC’s care leavers workshop in South Shields.

Steven shared his own career journey, experiences from industry and some of the lessons he has picked up along the way, while answering questions from the young people in the room.

For us, supporting the next generation is about more than talking about opportunity. It is about giving time, sharing experience and helping young people understand the different routes into work and business.

A big thank you to Crossing Paths for inviting Steven to be part of the day. He thoroughly enjoyed it.

26/08/2026

A sharp component may also be oily. An impact task may also take place outdoors in the cold. A heat-resistant glove may still need enough grip to control the object safely.

The obvious hazard is not always the whole job.

Before recommending hand protection, we break the task down: what can injure the hand, what affects control, what changes during the shift and what the worker needs to feel or manipulate.

That fuller picture prevents one risk being solved by creating another.

What is the hidden second hazard in your most difficult task?
https://manosun.co.uk/

24/08/2026

Manosun’s first order was a full container of specialist safety gloves worth around £40,000.

It travelled from the Far East, reached the UK...and was broken into before the stock reached Manosun.

Months later, Steve received an unusual enquiry from someone looking for one of the gloves in a different size.

There was just one problem: the glove had never officially been released onto the market.

The stolen stock had travelled from the south of England and was being sold from the backs of vans for just £1 a pair.

That raises some uncomfortable questions. Where did buyers think specialist safety gloves had come from at that price? Were they suitable for the task? Did they fit the people expected to wear them?

The person who contacted Steve clearly needed a different size, yet the business had bought what was available rather than what the wearer required.

That is not clever procurement. When PPE is chosen because it is cheap, without checking its origin, fit or suitability, the saving goes to the buyer and the risk goes to the worker.

Read the full story: https://manosun.co.uk/cheap-safety-gloves-hidden-risk/

20/08/2026

A glove tried on in the stores at 8am is not the same glove being worn at 3pm.

By then, heat, moisture, repeated movement and contamination may have changed the fit and feel. A coating that gripped well when clean may behave differently after repeated contact with oil or water. A small seam or pressure point may become a reason to remove the glove altogether.

That is why a meaningful glove trial should last long enough to reflect the real working day.

Ask how the glove performs at the start, middle and end of the shift. The answer can be more useful than the first impression.

18/08/2026

When a glove makes precision work harder, workers are less likely to want to wear it.

At Martel Instruments, employees carry out everything from detailed PCB assembly and scalpel work to handling warm components and warehouse materials. Each task demands a different balance of protection, grip, comfort and dexterity.

Manosun assessed the work, identified where the existing gloves were falling short and arranged task-specific trials with employees.

The result was three carefully selected gloves for:

• Precision assembly and fine component handling
• Heated production processes
• Warehouse and manual handling

One production operative said:

“After wearing the glove for a short time, I forgot I was wearing them. They’re so light and breathable I could carry out more tasks safely without feeling restricted.”

That is why effective hand protection starts with understanding the job, not simply choosing a glove from a catalogue.

Read the full Martel Instruments case study:

https://manosun.co.uk/precision-manufacturing-hand-protection/

See how Manosun helped Martel Instruments improve hand protection for precision assembly, heated production and warehouse handling.

14/08/2026

Cut-resistant gloves are essential for tasks involving sharp materials.

These gloves come in different levels of protection, from basic cut resistance to high-level protection.

Cut resistance is measured by how well a glove can withstand a blade, and you’ll find that gloves are rated with ANSI cut levels.

While no glove is truly ‘cut-proof’, our Manosun gloves offer superior protection against cuts, with ratings to ensure your workers get the right level of safety for their job.

12/08/2026

A glove may look suitable until the real hazard is introduced.

In this demonstration, Steven shows how different glove constructions respond when exposed to heat. The point is not that one glove is universally better than another. It is that a glove designed for cuts or general handling should not be assumed to provide suitable protection against heat or flame.

Certification matters, but so does understanding the task, the likely exposure and how the glove will be used in practice.

Before you choose the glove, understand the job.