EN ISO 10819 · gel palm

Anti-Vibration Gloves

Gel and foam palm systems that damp tool vibration — for grinders, breakers, compactors and saws.

EN ISO 10819 (TRM / TRH)Gel palm, foam palm, full-finger gelNitrile, leather or synthetic leather
Standard
EN ISO 10819 (TRM / TRH)
Padding
Gel palm, foam palm, full-finger gel
Palm
Nitrile, leather or synthetic leather
Cut options
A2–A3
Pair of black TPR impact gloves with yellow accents and padded gel palms
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Overview

How anti-vibration gloves work

Anti-vibration gloves address hand-arm vibration damage that accumulates over years, and they are only one control among several. A genuine anti-vibration glove uses a viscoelastic pad in the palm and fingers to attenuate vibration at specific frequencies, and is rated to EN ISO 10819 as TRM (medium) or TRH (high).

Padding, grip and dexterity

Padding alone is not enough. The glove must also keep grip and dexterity, because a worker who cannot hold the tool safely will grip harder, which increases exposure. We build AV gloves on a knit or leather base with a gel palm and reinforced thumb.

Tool, trigger time and shift length

Vibration injuries build slowly, so the glove is only one part of the control. What a glove can do is damp the high-frequency component that reaches the hand and let the worker keep a relaxed grip, which is why the damping material sits between the palm and the tool rather than over the whole hand. Give us the tool, the trigger time and the shift length, and we will match a pad thickness. For long exposure, rotation and tool selection matter more than any glove.

Reviewed · Specs confirmed on the approved sample

01

Rated attenuation

Gel or foam systems are specified to EN ISO 10819 TRM/TRH, so the damping claim has a test behind it rather than a padded palm.

02

Grip still works

A nitrile or leather palm over the gel keeps grip on handles and reduces the tendency to over-grip, which is a major part of vibration exposure.

03

Built for the tool

Full-finger gel for breakers and compactors, palm-only padding for grinders where fingertip feel matters, and a leather version for chainsaws.

Reference

Options and ratings

Ratings depend on liner, gauge and coating. Final values are confirmed on the approved sample.

AV glove by tool

Gloves reduce but do not eliminate vibration exposure. Tool selection, trigger time limits and job rotation remain the primary controls.

AV glove by tool
ToolBuildPaddingNote
Angle grinderNitrile palm, knit backPalm gelFingertip feel retained
Road breakerLeather palm, full gelFull-finger gelHeavy damping, lower feel
Plate compactorLeather or nitrilePalm + finger gelGrip on vibrating handle
ChainsawLeather, left-hand protectionPalm gelCheck chainsaw-specific requirements
Impact driverThin PU, no AV ratingNoneNot an AV glove

Specification sheet

P2 · anti vibration gloves
Standard
EN ISO 10819 (TRM / TRH)
Padding
Gel palm, foam palm, full-finger gel
Palm
Nitrile, leather or synthetic leather
Cut options
A2–A3
Sizes
M–XXL
MOQ
500 pairs per style and color
Packaging
10 pairs per polybag, 100 pairs per carton
Lead time
Samples 10–14 days · bulk 25–35 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.

Do anti-vibration gloves really work?

Rated gloves attenuate vibration at defined frequencies, but they are a secondary control. Reducing trigger time, using lower-vibration tools and rotating tasks matter more than the glove alone.

What do TRM and TRH mean?

EN ISO 10819 classifies vibration attenuation as medium (TRM) or high (TRH) based on measured transmission. Higher is not automatically better if it makes the glove too stiff to grip safely.

Can I use them for all-day work?

They are intended for vibrating-tool tasks, not all-day wear. Gel padding traps heat and reduces feel, so issue them for the specific task and pair them with exposure limits.

Are they cut resistant?

Some builds are A2–A3. If the task also involves sharp edges, specify the cut level alongside the vibration rating.

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.