# The Complete Guide to Our Glove Range: Disposable to Heavy-Duty

**By NZ Packaging** · 2026-07-05

“Gloves” covers a huge range of very different jobs — from food handling to handling steel. The right pair protects your team and lasts; the wrong pair fails fast or gets in the way. This overview walks through the full glove range so you can match the glove to the task. If you're specifically weighing up disposable materials, see our dedicated guide on [nitrile vs latex vs vinyl gloves](/blogs/news/nitrile-vs-latex-vs-vinyl-gloves).

## Disposable gloves

Single-use gloves for food, cleaning, healthcare and general handling. **Nitrile** is the durable, latex-free all-rounder — like the [High Five Blue Heavy Duty Nitrile Glove](/products/19nit0013) — while **latex** offers the best fit and feel where allergies aren't a concern. Browse [nitrile](/collections/nitrile-gloves), [latex](/collections/latex-gloves), or the full [disposable gloves](/collections/disposable-gloves) range.

## General work gloves

Coated grip gloves are the everyday workhorse for warehousing, logistics, construction and trades. A nitrile or latex palm coating over a knitted liner gives grip and abrasion resistance while keeping fingers dexterous — for example the [Grey Powergrab Plus Latex Microfinish Glove](/products/19gen0036) or the [Activgrip Nitrile Double-Dip Glove](/products/19gen0012). See the [general work gloves](/collections/general-work-gloves) range.

## Cut-resistant gloves

Where blades, glass or sheet metal are involved, cut-resistant gloves are essential. They use high-performance yarns to resist cuts while staying flexible — from the [CT Cut D18 Nitrile Glove](/products/19cut0030) to the hi-vis [Cut D13 Hi-Vis Liner Glove](/products/19cut0028). Match the cut level to the risk; browse [cut-resistant gloves](/collections/cut-resistant-gloves).

## Leather, rigger and welding gloves

For heavy handling, hot work and rough materials, leather gloves offer durability and heat protection — including the [Classic Rigger Glove](/products/19lea0021) for general site work and the [Welders Gauntlet](/products/19lea0022) for hot work. See [leather work gloves](/collections/leather-work-gloves).

## Chemical-resistant gloves

Handling solvents, cleaning chemicals or oils calls for a proper barrier. Nitrile and neoprene gauntlets resist a wide range of chemicals while protecting the forearm — like the [Nitrosafe Chemical Gauntlet](/products/19ces0016) or the [Sandy Grip Lite Gauntlet](/products/19ces0017). Browse [chemical-resistant gloves](/collections/chemical-resistant-gloves).

## Specialty gloves

Rounding out the range: [cold-temperature gloves](/collections/cold-temperature-gloves) for chillers and outdoor winter work, and [cotton gloves](/collections/cotton-gloves) for light handling and liners.

## How to choose

-   **Food, cleaning, healthcare** — disposable nitrile or vinyl.
-   **Warehouse, trades, general handling** — coated general work gloves.
-   **Blades, glass, sheet metal** — cut-resistant, matched to the cut level.
-   **Hot work, rough or heavy materials** — leather, rigger or welding gloves.
-   **Chemicals, solvents, oils** — chemical-resistant gauntlets.
-   **Cold environments** — thermal / cold-temperature gloves.

Explore everything in the [work & specialty gloves](/collections/work-specialty-gloves) and [disposable gloves](/collections/disposable-gloves) ranges. Not sure which grade or size you need? Our team can help, and trade accounts get tiered pricing on the gloves your team goes through every week.

## Frequently asked questions

**What glove should I use for warehouse work?**  
A coated general work glove — a nitrile or latex palm coating over a knitted liner — gives the best mix of grip, dexterity and abrasion resistance.

**How do cut-resistant gloves work?**  
They're knitted from high-performance yarns that resist slicing. Match the cut level to your task — higher levels for blades and sheet metal.

**Do you offer trade pricing on gloves?**  
Yes — open a trade account for tiered pricing and fast NZ-wide delivery on the gloves your business restocks regularly.

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> Source: [NZ Packaging](https://nzpackaging.nz/blogs/news/guide-to-our-glove-range)