Our Best Wood Burner Stove Gloves 2024

Wood burners are a cost-effective way to keep warm and save money on gas and electricity during winter. Any time that your hands are that close to fire and extreme, however, you need to ensure that you have the proper protection.

A sure fire way to protect your hands against burning, scalding and heat-related injury whilst stoking and loading the fire is to wear a premium quality pair of Stove Gloves. We've put this Best Wood Burner Stove Gloves guide together to showcase a range of our favourite heat-resistant gauntlets, saving you time and money when the fire gets going this winter.

What Will This Guide Cover?

Whether you're regularly fueling the fire with large, abrasive logs, or you're after something quick and easy to throw on during the evening, we've got you covered below.

• All Round Wood Stove Gloves
• Leather Wood Burner Gloves
• Wood Burner Stove Gloves for Extreme Heat
• Durable Wood Burner Stove Gloves
• High Dexterity Log Stove Gloves 
• Cut-Resistant Wood Burner Gloves
• Vegan Wood Stove Gloves
• Best Fireplace Gloves
• Quick Shop
• The Final Word

Best All round Wood Burner Stove Gloves

Winner: Ejendals Tegera 126A Welding Gloves

Tried, tested and loved by customers, there's a reason Ejendals Tegera 126A Welding Gloves are our number one. Providing a close fit that maximises grip on logs, fire screens, pokers and coal buckets, Tegera 126A Gloves promote quick and easy application for throwing logs and coal on the fire this winter.

Why We Love Them...

✔ Heat-resistant up to 100°C with a robust, thick design
✔ Promotes solid grip on scuttles, grates and logs
✔ Welding certifications bolsters shelf life considerably
✔ Flared wrist cuff enhances sphere of burn-resistance

Not the Best For...

✗ Extreme heat wood burners (See our solution)
✗ Cut protection (See our solution)
✗ Fast donning (See our solution)

We Spoke to Ejendals, Who Said: "Tegara 126A Gloves offer superior comfort and flexibility. Their long cuff also provides extra protection at the wrist"

What Our Customers Said: "I bought these to use with my wood burning stove! Fit much better than my old glove which makes picking up logs etc. much easier." - Tanis

Best Leather Fireplace Gloves

Winner: Portwest Welders Leather Gauntlets A500

If you're a traditionalist and favour an all-leather foundation, look no further. Leather lined with thick and robust fingertips, Portwest A500 Welders Leather Gauntlets make excellent fireside gloves for use with small to medium size home-style stoves and log burners.

Why We Love Them...

✔ Traditional leather fabric is soft and comfortable
✔ Heat-resistant up to 250°C
✔ EN 407 safety rated against burning and contact-heat hazard
✔ Inexpensive and affordable

Not the Best For...

✗ High dexterity use for small wood burners (See our solution)
✗ Extreme heat wood burner (See our solution)
✗ Vegans after a leather-free option (See our solution)

We Spoke to Portwest, Who Said: "A500 Gauntlets offer the higher level of protection that is needed when dealing with extremely hot temperatures and heated material".

What Our Customers Said: "They arrived promptly, and are fabulous for putting logs in to the wood burner!" - Paul

Best Wood Burner Stove Gloves with Extreme Heat

Winner: Ejendals Tegera 494 Neoprene All Round Lab Gloves

Depending on the style of stove, temperatures inside a log burner stove can quickly reach as high as 450°C. If you're looking to maximise the heat your burner generates, we can't recommend Ejendals Tegera 494 Neoprene All Round Lab Gloves highly enough. If you're looking to pay a little bit more, they're packed with protection and feature maximum level contact heat and burn resistance safety accreditations.

Why We Love Them...

✔ Level 4 contact heat resistance for temperatures up to a whopping 500°C
✔ Also protects hands against burning and ignition
✔ Perfect for wood burners that emit a serious high level of heat
✔ Long black wrist cuff guards forearm when reaching into your burner

Not the Best For...

✗ Smaller, lower risk wood burners (See our solution)
✗ Very high dexterity (See our solution)
✗ Cut protection (See our solution)

We Spoke to Ejendals, Who Said: "Crinkled grip pattern and extra long latex-free design are excellent for heat up to 500°C"

What Our Customers Said: "Bought many gloves over the years but they have never stood up to burning logs on the fire. Using these you do do not feel anything. Use with confidence." - Christopher

Best High Durability Wood Burner Stove Gloves

Winner: Polyco Weldmaster Welding Gauntlet Gloves

Fed up of cheap, poorly conditioned fireside gloves you find at the garden centre? Looking for a pair that withstand exposure to heat, coal and logs every evening? Look no further. Polyco Weldmaster Heat and Flame Gauntlets are highly resistant to tearing, ignition and thread damage, allowing you safely handle logs, coal scuttles and grates without worrying about splits and fraying.

Why We Love Them...

✔ Our most robust and hardwearing log stove gloves
✔ Highly resistant to tears and superficial damage
✔ Our recommendationfor abrasive log handling
✔ Level 3 convective heat resistance shields hands for up to 10 seconds inside burner

Not the Best For...

✗ Smaller lower risk wood burners (See our solution)
✗ Those after a more slender design (See our solution)
✗ Wood burners with a high heat risk (See our solution)

We Spoke to Polyco, Who Said: "Weldmaster Gloves have great contact heat-resistance, making them great for loading log burners and stoves"

What Our Customers Said: "Purchased as recommended as safety gloves for properties with wood burning stoves/fireplaces. Look great & are great quality & price." - Liz

Best Heat Resistant Gloves with Dexterity

Winner: Portwest A521 TIG Leather Welding Gauntlets

We understand that loading logs into a wood burner can be a scary process. High heat and the presence of fire and flame can mean dropped logs, scattered ash and burned hands. If you're looking for gauntlets that maximise safety and prioritise precision and accuracy, Portwest A521 TIG Leather Welding Gauntlets are our number one pick.

Why We Love Them...

✔ Great gloves for shaky or unsteady hands
✔ Maximum burn resistance in the face of fire and flame
✔ Wide flared-cuff ensures the wrist is completely covered
✔ Welding design is incredible dexterous and precise

Not the Best For...

✗ Dirt-resistance to coal and dust (See our solution)
✗ Cut and oil resistance (See our solution)
✗ High durability for coarse handling (See our solution)

We Spoke to Portwest, Who Said: "Fantastic dexterity with a goat leather palm and excellent burn resistance due to split leather backing"

Best Cut-Resistant Wood Stove Gloves

Winner: Ejendals Tegera 132A Kevlar Lined Cut-Resistant Welding Gloves

Great cut-resistance is never a negative. If you're in the market for multifunctional gloves you can use for DIY or sorting bits and bobs in the garden, you can't go wrong with Ejendals Tegera 132A Kevlar Lined Cut Resistant Gloves. Great for dual use with chimineas and fire pits outside, they use full-grain cowhide and kevlar to shield against punctures and cuts.

Why We Love Them...

✔ Made using industry leading kevlar material
✔ Highly repellent in the face of oil and grease
✔ Coal, dust and ash simply wipe off
✔ Great cut-resistance makes them great for gardening and DIY

Not the Best For...

✗ Smaller wood burners (See our solution)
✗ High dexterity use (See our solution)
✗ A really broad cuff (See our solution)

We Spoke to Ejendals, Who Said: "Full grain goatskin leather gloves of top quality"

What Our Customers Said: "Tried many different gloves for welding and these are by far the best. Great company to deal with they really understand what customer service is all about!" - Yvonne

Best Vegan Wood Burner Stove Gloves

WINNER: Polyco Volcano Kevlar Heat-Resistant Gloves

Polyco Volcano Heavyweight Kevlar Heat Resistant Gloves are leather-free and ambidextrous, saving you money in the long run if you prefer to load your fire with a single hand. Log burners typically burn anywhere from around 250°C, making the 350°C of protection the Polyco Volcano Gloves boast ample for loading and cleaning your fireplace, log burner or stove.

Why We Love Them...

✔ Leather-free constitution is vegan friendly
✔ Available with either a 32cm or 58cm cuff option
✔ Ambidextrous design saves money in the long run
✔ Incredible 350°C protection is ample for log stoves

Not the Best For...

✗ Extreme heat wood burners (See our solution)
✗ Cut protection (See our solution)
✗ Fast donning (See our solution)

We Spoke to Polyco, Who Said: "Volcano Gloves are highly suited for use with wood burner stoves due to their high contact-heat resistance"

What Our Customers Said: "We’ve just bought a wood-burning stove for our tent. These seem just right for the job. I can move pots and pans, or put logs in the fire safely." - Graham

See and Shop Now

Take a look below to quickly see and shop all of the gloves in this article.

Ejendals Tegera 126A Welding Gloves

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• Price is per pair
• Withstands contact heat up to 100°C
• Extremely good fingertip sensitivity for fine handling
• Suitable for welding and engineering

In stock now

£9.44

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Portwest A500 Welders Leather Gauntlets

(27)

• Ideal for metal handling and welding applications
• Offers resistance to contact temperatures of 250°C
• Strong all round mechanical protection
• Price shown is per pair of gauntlets

In stock now

£2.69

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Ejendals Tegera 494 Neoprene All Round Lab Gloves

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• Price is per pair
• Withstands contact heat up to 500°C
• Crinkled grip pattern for improved grip
• Suitable for metalwork and lab work

In stock now

£32.49

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Polyco Weldmaster Heat and Flame Resistant Welding Gauntlet Gloves

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• Pair of incredibly heat-resistant 250°C contact handling welding gauntlets
• Suitable for type A welding and other hazardous heat-related applications
• Tough wearing design includes heavy duty chrome leather 
• Fire, flame and contact-heat resistant

Currently unavailable

£6.66

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Portwest A521 TIG Leather Welding Gauntlets

• Pair of extreme heat welding gauntlets
• Perfect for industrial and at home use
• Ideal log burner and log stove gloves
• EN 407 certified against burning, convective and contact heat

Usually dispatched in 1 - 5 working days

£7.02

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Ejendals Tegera 132A Kevlar Lined Level 4 Cut Resistant Welding Gloves

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• Price is per pair
• Kevlar lining offers high levels of heat resistance and cut protection
• Water and oil repellent for increased comfort
• Suitable for metalwork and the petrochemical industry

In stock now

£23.33

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Polyco Volcano Heavyweight Kevlar Heat Resistant Gloves 7564

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• Pair of 350°C heat-resistant work safety gloves
• Ideal for foundries, blacksmiths and heat-treatment application
• Combination convective and contact heat protection
• Good mechanical protection thanks to Kevlar foundation fabric

In stock now

£20.90

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Ejendals Tegera 118A Welding Gloves

(3)

• Price is per pair
• Withstands welding sparks and grinding splash
• Good fingertip sensitivity for fine handling
• Suitable for welding and mining

In stock now

£10.46

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Keep Your fingers Warm And Protected All Year Round

We hope you've found our blog informative and useful. For more information and to browse our wider range of log burner gloves, don't forget to check out our Wood Burning Stove Gloves category!

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