Best Freezer Work Gloves
Finding the right pair of freezer gloves can be difficult. Mainly because you want gloves that are comfortable and thermal, yet still offer the dexterity and grip needed for handling frozen, but potentially delicate items. In our guide to the Best Freezer Work Gloves, we cover thermal gloves for extreme cold, food handling, cut-resistance and more, to hopefully make your decision easier and help you find the perfect pair for you.
Find Your Best Freezer GLoves
Click any of the points below to find the best freezer gloves for you.
- Best All-Round Freezer Gloves
- Best Waterproof Freezer Gloves
- Best Freezer Gloves for Food
- Best Freezer Gloves for Extreme Cold
- Best Freezer Gloves for Handling Ice
- Best Freezer Gloves with High Grip
- Best Cut-Resistant Freezer Gloves
- Best Warehouse Freezer Gloves
Best All-Round Freezer Gloves
Winner: Skytec Argon Waterproof Thermal Gloves
Why We Love Them...
✔ Durable freezer gloves that combine warmth, comfort and grip
✔ Snug fitting design offers superb level of comfort
✔ Perfect for all-round use across a wide range of freezer work
Perfect For...
✔ Handling tasks during freezer and cold store work
✔ Handling slippery and wet items
✔ Both heavy duty and lightweight handling
Not the Best For...
✗ Handling extremely sharp items (See our solution)
✗ Handling frozen food (See our solution)
✗ High-precision work (See our solution)
Editor's Verdict: The Skytec Argon Gloves are super warm handling gloves that offer a combination of protection, cold-resistance, durability and grip, making them ideal for a wide range of handling jobs. While the gloves do lack a little in dexterity, they make up for in versatility, with a waterproof lining that makes them perfect for handling wet or damp items.
Customer Verdict: "Perfect for everything - I bought these gloves for general warehouse operations including going into our freezers that sit between -10 and -30 degrees Celsius… Couldn’t recommend enough!" Oliver ★★★★★
Best Waterproof Freezer Gloves
Winner: MaxiDry Zero Thermal Gloves 56-451
Why We Love Them...
✔ Water- and oil-proof liner offers a fantastic grip in wet conditions
✔ Fleece liner gives your hands long-lasting warm and comfort
✔ Thermal resistance down to -10°C up to 100°C for extreme versatility
Perfect For...
✔ Handling damp and wet items
✔ Working in extreme, sub-zero conditions
✔ Handling rough, coarse and abrasive items
Not the Best For...
✗ High dexterity work (See our solution)
✗ Working with sharp items (See our solution)
✗ Handling slippery items (See our solution)
Editor's Verdict: Featuring a water and oil-proof liner, the MaxiDry gloves are perfect for a wide range of freezer and cold store tasks, maintaining a safe, secure grip in wet or damp conditions. Combining nylon and acrylic, they protect your hands from cold and mechanical hazards, without compromising your dexterity or grip, making them a great choice for precise and technical work, too.
Customer Verdict: "These are tough, waterproof gloves with a soft, comfortable lining. The thermal properties are outstanding" Stuart ★★★★★
Runner Up: Portwest Liquid Pro Latex Foam Waterproof Gloves AP80
Best Freezer Gloves for Food
Winner: Ansell ActivArmr 97-631 Cold-Resistant Gloves
Why We Love Them...
✔ Best suited to workplaces with large freezers full of frozen food
✔ PVC foam promotes blood-flow and maintains dexterity in cold
✔ Fully certified as food safe, helping to avoid food hygiene issues
Perfect For...
✔ Large or small scale frozen food handling
✔ Food and grocery delivery
✔ Finer and more tactile freezer work
Not the Best For...
✗ Heavy duty work and lifting (See our solution)
✗ All-day handling work (See our solution)
✗ Work in extremely wet conditions (See our solution)
Editor's Verdict: If you work in an industrial food processing workplace, a large restaurant, or a large factory, then it's possible that you'll have to move from freezer to oven often. These gloves allow just that, with food certification making them ideal for handling frozen food, along with strong cold contact cold protection and well-rounded mechanical resistance to make sure your hands stay safe in the process.
Customer Verdict: "Having used numerous waterproof /thermal gloves over the years these are the best I have ever had" Jayne ★★★★★
Best Freezer Gloves for Extreme Cold
Winner: Polyco Freezemaster II Cool Handling Gloves
Why We Love Them...
✔ Extremely strong level 2 convective and contact cold resistance
✔ Elasticated wrist and spandex back offer flexibility and comfort
✔ Padded fleece lining for long-lasting comfort and warmth
Perfect For...
✔ Driving forklifts during freezer factory work
✔ Maintaining dexterity in extreme cold
✔ Indoor and outdoor work in the coldest months
Not the Best For..
✗ High dexterity work (See our solution)
✗ Very wet or oily handling (See our solution)
✗ High levels of sensitivity (See our solution)
Editor's View: The Freezemaster II Gloves are leather insulated thermal work gloves that are extra thick, making them ideal for extended shifts in a freezer while driving forklifts or operating machinery. The gloves have a waterproof membrane for handling wet items, while a comfortable fleece lining ensures comfort over extended use. The gloves aren't the most dexterous however, so if you do have to handle tricky items we'd recommend an alternative.
Customer Verdict: "Bought these for getting items out of the freezer as my circulation is bad and so my fingers can't cope with very low temperatures. The gloves are good, very warm and the medium size is a perfect fit thanks to the good size guidance" Sandra ★★★★★
Runner Up: Ejendals Tegera 296 Insulated Waterproof Work Gloves
Best Freezer Gloves for Handling Ice
Winner: Portwest Thermal Latex Gloves A185O4
Why We Love Them...
✔ Double-latex coating repels the cold and water
✔ Extra layer on fingertips offers further warmth
✔ Highly dexterous despite high level of cold resistance
Perfect For...
✔ Handling large quantities of ice
✔ Handling wet or damp items
✔ Handling small and tricky items
Not the Best For...
✗ Use in extremely wet conditions (See our solution)
✗ Use with rough or coarse items (See our solution)
✗ Handling sharp items (See our solution)
Editor's Verdict: Some types of freezer jobs require handling lots of ice, in which case there is nothing more ideal than the Portwest Thermal Latex Gloves which use a double latex coating to repel water and protect against the cold. Not the strongest mechanically, however they do offer high levels of sensitivity and dexterity for more tricky tasks.
Customer Verdict: "This pair of gloves are very helpful and healthy protection for people who needs to protect their hands from cold and icy conditions." Xiujuan ★★★★★
Runner Up: Portwest Thermal Grip Orange and Black Gloves A140OR
Best Freezer Gloves with High Grip
Winner: Ejendals Tegera 517 Insulated Waterproof Precision Work Gloves
Why We Love Them...
✔ Resistance to water, oil and grease for a secure grip
✔ Certified for resistance to convective and contact cold
✔ Super-thin, tactile build despite their fantastic protection
Perfect For...
✔ Finer handling and the most technical work
✔ High-Vis accents are great for night-time deliveries
✔ Cold protection while maintaining sensitivity and dexterity
Not the Best For...
✗ Extreme cold protection (See our solution)
✗ Submersion in deep water (See our solution)
✗ Protection against cuts (See our solution)
Editor's Verdict: The Tegera 517 are some of the most popular thermal work gloves for a reason. Certified as resistant to contact and convective cold, along with water permeability, they combine fantastic protection with a thin and flexible design that maintains the natural dexterity of your hands. When you're dealing with frozen items, no matter how small or slippery, the 517s have you covered.
Customer Verdict: "Snugg, easy to work with them on. I work in fridges and freezers, so far so good. Keep hands warm and dry" Stuart ★★★★★
Runner Up: Showa 451 Thermo Gloves
Best Cut-Resistant Freezer Gloves
Winner: Traffiglove TG5070 Thermal Cut-Resistant Safety Gloves
Why We Love Them...
✔ Level D cut resistance is great for working with sharp objects
✔ Durable and resistant latex coating enhances grip
✔ Brushed-linen lining is comfortable and insulating
Perfect For...
✔ Handling the sharpest and most dangerous freezer items
✔ Metalwork in extremely cold conditions
✔ Suitable for use in moderately wet working conditions
Not the Best For...
✗ The lowest temperatures (See our solution)
✗ Extended periods of use (See our solution)
✗ Highly dexterous tasks (See our solution)
Editor's Verdict: Thermal and grippy, the TG5070 are TraffiGlove's option for cold weather high cut freezer work. Suitable for outdoor handling or use in a cold stores and freezer, TraffiGlove have managed to combine cut resistance with cold resistance. We wouldn't recommend these gloves for totally wet conditions, but they will protect when handling damp items.
Customer Verdict: "I bought these for my son who was struggling with the gloves he’d been supplied with. He now wears these and loves them. He’s always struggled with cold hands so they must be good for him to say he’s warm!" Jane ★★★★★
Runner Up: Ejendals Tegera 7799 Cut Level E Touchscreen Waterproof Gloves
Best warehouse Freezer Gloves
Winner: Ejendals Tegera 295 Waterproof Thermal Work Gloves
Why We Love Them...
✔ Thinsulate liner protects from cold without bulky padding
✔ Extremely high level of water and contact cold resistance
✔ Goatskin leather palms for secure grip and handling
Perfect For...
✔ Mechanical work that requires flexibility and protection
✔ Handling a variety of wide variety of freezer stock
✔ Suitable for use in moderately wet working conditions
Not the Best For...
✗ Extended wear in extreme cold (See our solution)
✗ Handling food (See our solution)
✗ Extremely wet work (See our solution)
Editor's Verdict: The Tegera 295 Gloves are protective, versatile and comfortable! They're fantastic for safely handling the majority of warehouse items, keeping your hands warm and injury-free. The goatskin leather palms are really grippy, even in wet and icy conditions, while the fingers and thumbs are reinforced for maximum safety.
Customer Verdict: "Great work gloves - Fit well, great for warehouse work" Jackie ★★★★★
Buy Your Freezer Gloves Now
We have plenty of freezer gloves available here at SafetyGloves.co.uk. If you haven't seen the gloves that seem perfect to you here, then we would recommend that you take a look at our Freezer Gloves category where we have a wider choice at your disposal.
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