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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Phil J on October 24, 2015, 09:36:54 pm

Title: Gloves!!
Post by: Phil J on October 24, 2015, 09:36:54 pm
If there is a company out there that can produce a pair of gloves that doesn't develop a hole between the thumb and forefinger on the right hand whilst I'm working I'll buy some shares.
Any ideas guys?
Thanks, Phil...
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: SB Cleaning on October 24, 2015, 09:38:03 pm
Never had a problem with the showa 377
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Phil J on October 24, 2015, 10:10:03 pm
Cheers SB. .....
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: ben M on October 24, 2015, 10:43:01 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHOWA-306-Fully-Coated-Latex-Grip-Waterproof-Breathable-work-gloves-NEW/201091641786?_trksid=p3693.c100102.m2452&_trkparms=ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140212121249%26meid%3Dd08652516d3a400482ffb298687fba0b%26pid%3D100102%26
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: jk999 on October 24, 2015, 11:20:48 pm
Do they keep  your hands warm in winter
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Post by: ben M on October 24, 2015, 11:49:07 pm
can't tell you yet  ;)
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Leeds on October 25, 2015, 12:18:58 am
Showa 460. Tough as nails. £14 a shot like, but yeah. Good
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Post by: DaveG on October 25, 2015, 12:29:18 am
http://www.screwfix.com/p/skytec-argon-thermal-grip-gloves-black-large/76311?kpid=76311&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Safety%20and%20Workwear-_-Shopping%20-%20Safety%20and%20Workwear&gclid=CIeZ9Ieg3MgCFYoEwwod2OQECQ

Haven't used anything else for years now
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: ben M on October 25, 2015, 12:35:33 am
http://www.screwfix.com/p/skytec-argon-thermal-grip-gloves-black-large/76311?kpid=76311&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Safety%20and%20Workwear-_-Shopping%20-%20Safety%20and%20Workwear&gclid=CIeZ9Ieg3MgCFYoEwwod2OQECQ

Haven't used anything else for years now
even better:
http://www.screwfix.com/p/atg-maxitherm-maxitherm-gloves-orange-large/46758
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Mike #1 on October 25, 2015, 09:07:35 am
Showa 306 Gloves can be bought from Screwfix  for £6.99 their is reviews which rate them as very good , I will defo order a pair or 2 plus another pair of Skytec Argon gloves .

The 306 Gloves might not be warm but a good cotton or silk liner glove might just be the job  going to look for prices on Amazon .
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Smurf on October 25, 2015, 09:33:23 am
http://www.screwfix.com/p/skytec-argon-thermal-grip-gloves-black-large/76311?kpid=76311&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&cm_mmc=Google-_-Shopping%20-%20Safety%20and%20Workwear-_-Shopping%20-%20Safety%20and%20Workwear&gclid=CIeZ9Ieg3MgCFYoEwwod2OQECQ

Haven't used anything else for years now

+1 keeps yer hands nice and toasty in cold weather
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Mike #1 on October 25, 2015, 09:39:00 am
I find the Skytec gloves to big for my small hands , So just ordered 2 pairs of Showa 306's  as they do a smaller size and are breathable also ordered  some silk glove liners .
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Smurf on October 25, 2015, 09:53:45 am
I find the Skytec gloves to big for my small hands , So just ordered 2 pairs of Showa 306's  as they do a smaller size and are breathable also ordered  some silk glove liners .

Bless...girly hands springs to mind but still I would not like to be on the receiving end of a knuckle sandwich unless you punch like a girl too  ;D
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Post by: Smurf on October 25, 2015, 09:59:18 am
Sorry mike I could not resist that one ;)
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Post by: jk999 on October 25, 2015, 10:05:59 am
Dave g are these gloves water  proof
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Post by: richard groves on October 25, 2015, 11:16:21 am
they're already falling to bits.  ;D
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Post by: DaveG on October 25, 2015, 01:04:42 pm
Dave g are these gloves water  proof

To an extent, yes. They are made from (lined) rubber, but the back part of the gloves are made from fabric

They are great for wfp pole work..I just buy a couple of pairs at a time and have one pair in van and one pair airing out at home.
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Post by: Smurf on October 25, 2015, 01:08:19 pm
Dave g are these gloves water  proof

To an extent, yes. They are made from (lined) rubber, but the back part of the gloves are made from fabric

They are great for wfp pole work..I just buy a couple of pairs at a time and have one pair in van and one pair airing out at home.

They are washable and quite tough as well when say hand balling crap out of gutters etc
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Post by: jk999 on October 25, 2015, 02:28:11 pm
I will  call at my local screw fix tomorrow n have a looks cheers
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Post by: slap bash on October 25, 2015, 05:05:08 pm
Argon gloves are very good.I used them last year and they don`t cramp  my hands.
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Post by: gary999 on October 25, 2015, 05:43:49 pm
Sainsburys heavy duty natural rubber all purpose gloves £4...same gloves sold
as car wash gloves at wilkinsons, cotton gloves underneath if it really turns cold
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Mike #1 on October 25, 2015, 07:10:46 pm
I find the Skytec gloves to big for my small hands , So just ordered 2 pairs of Showa 306's  as they do a smaller size and are breathable also ordered  some silk glove liners .

Bless...girly hands springs to mind but still I would not like to be on the receiving end of a knuckle sandwich unless you punch like a girl too  ;D

Ha ha I have nerve damage which means my hands can go ice cold pretty quick once temps drop below 10 degrees so girly gloves for me .   :-*
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: JSMC on October 25, 2015, 07:13:13 pm
Showa 460. Tough as nails. £14 a shot like, but yeah. Good


used these plus another set of expensive Showa and find they dont keep hands warms at all. Last ones were for cold store working but i found once chill got on hands that was it.
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Shane sharples on November 08, 2015, 02:16:45 pm
Showa 306 got some last week, awesome gloves, perfect for the job, waterproof, seem hard wearing and are easy to take on and off when getting  in and out the van . Gives good grip holding your pole but you need a cloth to reel your hose back
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Post by: dazmond on November 09, 2015, 07:30:58 am
showa 377(worn most of the year round)waterproof

skytech argon(for cold weather)semi waterproof

glacier "perfect curve"(for really cold weather)waterproof

all these gloves are worn with nitrile glove liners underneath to prevent  hands from smelling.the glaciers are the warmest for sub zero temperatures.
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Mike #1 on November 09, 2015, 07:58:54 am
Showa 306's top gloves and breathable no stinky sweaty  hands so thermal glove liners can be worn .
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Post by: Clever Forum Name on November 09, 2015, 08:09:19 am
I rarely use gloves even on the coldest of cold days -2 I would use one or two pairs of latex gloves.

However! I am starting to get one Cold finger. It could be

 http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Raynauds-phenomenon/Pages/Causes.aspx

So I have decided to wear gloves now to protect hands.

Smoking and hammer drills when I was younger was the cause I am guessing.
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Shane sharples on December 14, 2015, 02:44:54 pm
Showa 306 got some last week, awesome gloves, perfect for the job, waterproof, seem hard wearing and are easy to take on and off when getting  in and out the van . Gives good grip holding your pole but you need a cloth to reel your hose back

Update, this pair have just ripped on the thumb (after 1 month)maybe not as hard wearing as I thought , think I paid about 7 squid on eBay for 1 pair
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: 8weekly on December 14, 2015, 05:03:12 pm
Showa 306 got some last week, awesome gloves, perfect for the job, waterproof, seem hard wearing and are easy to take on and off when getting  in and out the van . Gives good grip holding your pole but you need a cloth to reel your hose back

Update, this pair have just ripped on the thumb (after 1 month)maybe not as hard wearing as I thought , think I paid about 7 squid on eBay for 1 pair

You want these. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0090MTD2K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Just looking at the picture of the  306s, it was apparent that they wouldn't be hard wearing.
Title: Re: Gloves!!
Post by: Richard Stevenson on December 16, 2015, 06:02:51 pm
Ski gloves from tk  max usually last 2 winters
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Post by: jimlaffo on December 16, 2015, 08:15:32 pm
After reading this post a while ago I bought myself a couple of pairs of skytech argon gloves. They are spot on for wfp work. I've got myself a cheap pair of ski gloves from sports direct for the really cold days also.