Work Gloves with Grip Dots: What to Know

What Are 10-Gauge Cotton Gloves with PVC Grip Dots?

10-gauge cotton gloves with PVC dots are lightweight knit work gloves designed for dry, low-risk handling tasks. The PVC dots are applied to the palm and fingers to improve grip compared to plain cotton gloves, which offer virtually no traction.

These gloves are best understood as a budget grip option, not a high-performance safety glove.

What the PVC Grip Dots Actually Do

PVC dots provide:

• Better grip than standard cotton gloves

• Reduced slipping when handling dry boxes or materials

• Minimal added abrasion resistance on contact points

What they do not provide:

• Full palm coating

• Liquid resistance

• Oil or chemical grip

• Cut, puncture, or impact protection

The dots improve traction, but only in dry conditions and only to a limited extent.

Advantages of 10-Gauge Cotton Gloves with PVC Dots

Low cost
These gloves are inexpensive and widely used where glove loss is frequent.

Improved grip vs. plain cotton
PVC dots prevent the glove from acting like a smooth fabric surface.

Breathability
Open knit cotton allows airflow, making them comfortable for short wear periods.

Reusable for light duty
Can be reused for basic handling tasks where gloves are not exposed to moisture or abrasion.

Important Limitations (Be Clear About This)

• ❌ Not a safety glove

• ❌ Poor performance in wet, oily, or greasy environments

• ❌ Minimal abrasion resistance

• ❌ No chemical protection

• ❌ No cut or puncture resistance

In real-world applications, coated gloves outperform PVC-dot cotton gloves in every meaningful safety metric.

Where These Gloves Make Sense

10-gauge cotton gloves with PVC dots are typically used for:

• Light warehouse picking

• Box handling in dry environments

• General material handling with no hazards

• Entry-level glove programs with tight budgets

They are often chosen for cost control, not performance.

Budget Alternative — Not a Premium Replacement

PVC-dot cotton gloves are best viewed as a budget alternative to fully coated gloves. While premium coated gloves (such as the MaxiFlex 34-874) provide superior grip, durability, and control, they come at a higher cost.

If performance, safety, or productivity matter, coated gloves are the better choice. If the goal is simply to add some grip to cotton at the lowest possible price, PVC-dot gloves fill that role.

Bottom Line

10-gauge cotton gloves with PVC dots are not essential safety equipment. They are a step up from plain cotton gloves, offering basic grip at a low cost, but they do not replace coated gloves in environments where real protection or performance is required.`

Want to know more about other work gloves? Read The Essential Guide to String Knit Gloves to discover the benefits of string knit gloves for safety and comfort in various industries.