Full shell, not just a palm
The coating covers the whole hand and seals at the cuff, so water does not enter through the back of the glove during immersion or heavy spray.
Fully coated · seamless liner
Waterproof Work Gloves
Fully coated shells over seamless liners: hands stay dry in wet handling, washdown and cold storage work.
Full nitrile or PVC, smooth / rough / sandySeamless cotton, polyester or fleeceGauntlet 30–35 cm or knit wrist
- Coating
- Full nitrile or PVC, smooth / rough / sandy
- Liner
- Seamless cotton, polyester or fleece
- Cuff
- Gauntlet 30–35 cm or knit wrist
- Waterproofing
- Full shell with sealed cuff
Overview
Why a full coating is required
A palm-dipped glove keeps your grip dry but lets water in through the back. Waterproof work gloves need a full coating — nitrile or PVC over a seamless knitted liner — with a sealed cuff that stops water running down the wrist.
The breathability trade-off
The trade-off is breathability. A fully coated glove traps heat and moisture, so we size the liner and coating weight to the job: thin for dexterity in wet packing, heavier for cold and abrasive washdown work. Gauntlet cuffs shed water; knit wrists are for light splash only.
Splash, immersion or full arm
A simple test before you commit: fill the glove with water and hold it cuff-up for a minute. A palm-dipped glove will weep through the knitted back almost immediately; a proper full shell holds. When you specify, tell us the depth and duration of exposure — splash, immersion to the wrist, or full arm — because that decides cuff length and coating weight more than the material does.
Reviewed · Specs confirmed on the approved sample
Grip when wet
A rough or sandy finish holds wet and slimy surfaces far better than a smooth shell. We match the finish to what you are lifting.
Cold and wet together
A fleece-lined version adds insulation for cold storage and winter outdoor work without letting water through the shell.
Reference
Options and ratings
Ratings depend on liner, gauge and coating. Final values are confirmed on the approved sample.
Waterproof builds
Palm-dipped gloves are not waterproof. If the hand goes into water, specify a full shell.
| Build | Water resistance | Insulation | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full PVC, rough finish | Full immersion | None | Washdown, fisheries, cleaning |
| Full nitrile, sandy | Full immersion | None | Wet handling, oil and water |
| Full nitrile, fleece lined | Full immersion | Medium | Cold storage, winter outdoor |
| Palm dip + knit wrist | Splash only | None | Light wet handling |
Specification sheet
P1 · waterproof work gloves- Coating
- Full nitrile or PVC, smooth / rough / sandy
- Liner
- Seamless cotton, polyester or fleece
- Cuff
- Gauntlet 30–35 cm or knit wrist
- Waterproofing
- Full shell with sealed cuff
- 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.
Is a nitrile-coated glove waterproof?
Only if it is fully coated. A palm-dipped glove lets water through the knitted back and cuff. Ask for a full-shell build when the hand is immersed or heavily sprayed.
Can waterproof gloves be used with chemicals?
No. Waterproofing is not chemical protection. Chemical permeation needs a dedicated glove with breakthrough data for the specific substance.
How do I stop water running down the cuff?
Use a gauntlet cuff long enough to cover the jacket sleeve, and tighten the jacket over the glove rather than tucking the glove inside. A knit wrist only handles splash.
Do they get sweaty?
A full shell traps heat and moisture. For warm wet work choose a thinner liner; for cold work a fleece lining manages moisture better than a bare cotton liner.
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.