The Split Leather Safety Rigger Glove is a general handling work glove with a split leather palm, virgin cotton fleece lining, and taped cuffs, designed for construction, site handling, and manual work tasks requiring durable palm protection and all-day wearing comfort.
- Split leather palm: Durable, supple leather across the palm and fingers for abrasion resistance and grip on rough materials and tools.
- Virgin cotton fleece lining: Full lining in palm and fingers for warmth and comfort during cold-weather outdoor work.
- Vein patch: Additional leather reinforcement across the wrist to protect against knocks and abrasion at the cuff edge.
- Taped cuffs: High-quality taped finish extends cuff durability and prevents fraying during heavy use.
- Size: 10 (XL) only.
- Certification: CE, EN 388:2016 score 3141X.
Split Leather Safety Rigger Gloves - General Handling and Construction
The Split Leather Safety Rigger Glove is a general handling work glove with a split leather palm, virgin cotton fleece lining, and taped cuffs, designed for construction, site handling, and manual work tasks requiring durable palm protection and all-day wearing comfort.
- Split leather palm: Durable, supple leather across the palm and fingers for abrasion resistance and grip on rough materials and tools.
- Virgin cotton fleece lining: Full lining in palm and fingers for warmth and comfort during cold-weather outdoor work.
- Vein patch: Additional leather reinforcement across the wrist to protect against knocks and abrasion at the cuff edge.
- Taped cuffs: High-quality taped finish extends cuff durability and prevents fraying during heavy use.
- Size: 10 (XL) only.
- Certification: CE, EN 388:2016 score 3141X.
Split Leather Safety Rigger Gloves
The Split Leather Safety Rigger Glove is a straightforward, durable general handling glove built for everyday construction and site work. Split leather across the palm and fingers provides the abrasion resistance and grip required for material handling, tool use, and rough surface contact, whilst a virgin cotton fleece lining in the palm and fingers delivers warmth and comfort for operatives working outdoors in cold conditions across a full shift. The vein patch adds a reinforced leather panel across the wrist, protecting the area most exposed to knocks and abrasion during heavy handling. High-quality taped cuffs resist fraying under sustained use, extending the working life of the glove beyond what an unfinished cuff edge would allow. Certified to EN 388:2016 with a score of 3141X, confirming Level 3 abrasion, Level 4 tear, and Level 4 puncture resistance as the primary mechanical protection ratings.
Why choose the Split Leather Safety Rigger Gloves
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Split leather for grip and abrasion resistance: Split leather provides a natural, flexible surface that grips tools and rough materials reliably whilst resisting the surface wear that fabric and synthetic alternatives cannot match in heavy-duty site conditions.
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Virgin cotton fleece lining for warmth: The full fleece lining in palm and fingers makes this a practical choice for cold-weather outdoor construction where an unlined or thin-lined rigger would leave the hand cold during sustained work.
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Vein patch protects the wrist: The additional leather panel across the wrist guards against the knocks and abrasion that standard rigger cuffs leave exposed, extending protection beyond the palm into the wrist area.
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Taped cuffs extend glove life: The high-quality taped cuff finish prevents the fraying and unravelling that shortens the working life of cheaper alternatives under heavy daily use.
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Level 4 tear and puncture resistance: EN 388:2016 score of 3141X confirms the leather construction provides the maximum tear and puncture ratings within the standard, which is significant for tasks involving sharp edges, wire, and rough materials.
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Pack of 10 for site store efficiency: The 10-pair pack format suits site stores, welfare cabin stock, and framework procurement without requiring individual pair ordering.
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CE certified: Independently assessed and certified, providing a defensible audit trail for PPE risk assessment documentation.
What's included
1 pairs of Split Leather Safety Rigger Gloves in size 10 (XL).
Specifications
| Specification | Detai |
| Product name | Split Leather Safety Rigger Gloves - General Handling and Construction |
| Product code | SCRG |
| Manufacturer code | G4-GRY |
| Palm material | Split leather |
| Lining | Virgin cotton fleece (palm and fingers) |
| Additional features | Vein patch, high-quality taped cuffs |
| Colour | Red / Grey |
| Available size | 10 (XL) only |
| EN 388:2016 | 3141X |
| Abrasion resistance | Level 3 (1-4) |
| Cut resistance | Level 1 (1-5) |
| Tear resistance | Level 4 (1-4) |
| Puncture resistance | Level 4 (1-4) |
| CE category | CE marked |
Who is this for?
The Split Leather Safety Rigger Glove is specified by site managers, groundworkers, labourers, scaffolders, and procurement teams on construction, civils, and infrastructure projects where a reliable, durable general handling glove is required for everyday site tasks. The virgin cotton fleece lining makes it a practical winter specification for outdoor operatives who need warmth alongside palm protection during cold-weather shifts. The size 10 XL format and 10-pair pack suit site stores issuing gloves to the general workforce where a single size covers the majority of operatives.
Typical applications
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General material handling on construction and civils sites involving blocks, aggregates, timber, and mixed materials
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Site labouring tasks requiring sustained grip on rough surfaces and heavy materials throughout a shift
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Scaffolding erection and dismantling where leather palm grip on tubes and couplers is the primary requirement
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Hand tool use across construction, maintenance, and groundwork tasks
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Transportation and logistics loading and unloading tasks requiring sustained palm protection
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Cold-weather outdoor construction work where the fleece lining provides warmth for operatives working in winter site conditions
How to use
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Confirm size 10 (XL) is appropriate before issuing. These gloves are available in size 10 only.
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Inspect the glove before each use. Check the split leather for cuts, thinning, or stitching separation. Discard any glove showing obvious damage.
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Don the glove and seat it firmly across the palm and fingers.
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Use for general handling, construction, and site tasks only. Not suitable for chemical, bacteriological, electrostatic, or thermal hazards.
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Do not use near rotating machinery. Entanglement hazard.
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Remove promptly when significant wear or damage is identified.
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Wash hands thoroughly before donning and after removing gloves.
Safety
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CE marked, EN 388:2016 score 3141X. Level 3 abrasion, Level 1 cut, Level 4 tear, Level 4 puncture resistance.
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Does not protect against chemical, bacteriological, electrostatic, or thermic hazards.
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Do not use near rotating machinery. Entanglement hazard.
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Leather degrades with prolonged water exposure. Not suitable for submerged or continuously wet conditions.
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Gloves with obvious damage offer no protection and must be replaced immediately.
Maintenance
Allow wet leather to dry naturally at room temperature away from direct heat. Do not dry on a radiator or in direct sunlight as this stiffens and cracks the leather. Brush off dried mud and debris before storing. Inspect stitching at the palm edge and cuff after each shift. Store in a dry, ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Replace when leather shows significant thinning, cracking, or stitching failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is split leather and how does it differ from full-grain leather in a work glove?
A: Full-grain leather uses the outermost layer of the hide, which is the densest and most durable. Split leather is taken from the inner layers of the hide after the full-grain surface has been separated. It is softer and more flexible than full-grain, which makes it more comfortable to wear for extended periods, but it is slightly less durable under extreme abrasion. For general construction handling and site work, split leather provides the right balance of flexibility, grip, and durability.
Q: What does EN 388:2016 score 3141X mean for this glove?
A: Abrasion resistance Level 3, cut resistance Level 1, tear resistance Level 4, puncture resistance Level 4, and X indicating the TDM cut test was not applicable. The standout figures are the Level 4 tear and puncture ratings, both at the maximum for those categories, confirming the leather construction provides strong resistance to tearing and puncture from sharp edges, wire, and rough materials encountered in general construction handling.
Q: Is this glove warm enough for outdoor winter construction work?
A: The virgin cotton fleece lining in the palm and fingers provides meaningful warmth for typical UK winter site conditions. It is not an insulated thermal glove and will not provide adequate protection in extreme cold, but for general outdoor construction work in cold weather it delivers comfort that an unlined leather rigger cannot match.
Q: What is the vein patch?
A: The vein patch is an additional piece of leather sewn across the inside wrist area of the glove. It protects the radial artery and surrounding tissue from knocks, abrasion, and cuts that can occur at the wrist during heavy material handling. It is a standard feature on better-quality rigger gloves and its absence on budget alternatives is one of the most common points of failure in sustained site use.
Q: Why is this glove only available in size 10?
A: This glove is positioned as a bulk site store product for general operative issue where a single size covers the majority of the workforce. Size 10 (XL) is the most commonly issued size across UK construction site environments. If a full size range is required, the MAX Double Leather Palm Rigger Glove or other CMT rigger options cover additional sizes.
Q: Can this glove be used in wet conditions?
A: Incidental contact with rain during normal outdoor site work will not cause immediate damage. Prolonged immersion or continuously wet conditions will cause the split leather to soften and lose structural integrity. Allow wet gloves to dry naturally at room temperature. Do not use for tasks involving sustained water contact.
Q: How does this compare to the MAX Double Leather Palm Rigger Glove?
A: The Split Leather Safety Rigger Glove is a single-layer leather palm rigger suited to general handling and everyday site tasks. The MAX Double Leather Palm Rigger has two layers of tanned leather across the palm, forefinger, and thumb face, making it significantly more durable for sustained heavy-duty construction and metal handling tasks. For high-frequency heavy handling, the double leather construction is the more cost-effective choice over a project. For general operative issue on mixed-task sites, the split leather rigger provides adequate protection at a lower pack price.
Q: Why buy split leather rigger gloves from CMT Group?
A: CMT Group is a BSIF Registered Safety Supplier and holds ISO 9001:2015, CHAS Elite, and SSIP accreditations, meaning PPE products are sourced through a verified, compliant supply chain. Most orders are despatched for same or next working day UK mainland delivery when placed by 7pm online. The 10-pair pack format suits both single-site orders and framework procurement. Volume pricing is available through CMT's EDGE procurement portal.
