Manosun

01/06/2026

June is National Safety Month, a time for businesses to focus on preventing injuries and protecting their teams.

At Manosun, we specialise in one of the most common areas of workplace injury: hands.

Gloves are too often chosen based on cost or convenience. This can lead to avoidable cuts, burns, and long-term damage.

Let’s use National Safety Month to prioritise smarter PPE decisions. The right glove can be the difference between a close call and a life-changing injury.

31/05/2026

Automotive work is hands-on.
So are the risks.

Sharp edges.
Heavy components.
Chemicals, oils and constant repetition.

And yet hand protection is still often treated as an afterthought.

Most injuries don’t happen in big incidents.
They happen during routine tasks. Inspection, maintenance, assembly.

That’s where the wrong glove shows up.

Too bulky? It gets removed.
Not enough protection? It fails.
Poor grip? Control goes with it.

The right glove keeps work moving. Safely, consistently and without disruption.

In our automotive page, we break down:
• The real risks across shop floor and workshop environments
• Why comfort and dexterity drive compliance
• How to match gloves to tasks, not just standards

🧤 Explore automotive hand protection: https://manosun.co.uk/automotive-hand-protection/

Because on the shop floor, small mistakes don’t stay small for long.

Protect hands in automotive manufacturing and repair with high-performance PPE gloves. Cut, impact, and more tailored for industry tasks.

30/05/2026

PPE Glove – Value, Comfort, and Sustainability 🖐️

Part of our Economy & Sustainability Range, the EUPB0320 is designed to protect your hands while offering great value and eco-conscious benefits:
✅ Excellent abrasion resistance
✅ Seamless knit for an ergonomic fit
✅ Superior flexibility & dexterity to reduce hand fatigue
✅ Breathable back keeps hands cool
✅ Comfortable, lightweight, and long-lasting
✅ Made from 100% recycled industrial polyester (rPET), helping reduce plastic waste

A cost-effective, durable, and environmentally friendly solution – protecting both your hands and the planet.

29/05/2026

Construction sites don’t injure hands by accident.
It’s usually the “routine” jobs that do it.

Handling materials.
Using tools.
Moving kit from A to B.

Nothing unusual… until it is.

Over 40% of hand injuries happen during everyday tasks, not the big, obvious risks.

And more often than not, it comes down to this:
The wrong glove for the job.
Or a glove that doesn’t get worn.

Too bulky? Off it comes.
Not enough protection? It fails.
Poor grip? You’re relying on luck again.

The right glove keeps crews working, safely, consistently, and without disruption.

In our construction page, we break down:
• The real risks across site work
• Why comfort is just as important as protection
• How to match gloves to tasks, not just standards

🧤 Explore construction hand protection: https://manosun.co.uk/construction-hand-protection

Because on site, “it’ll do” usually doesn’t.

Protect construction crews with certified work gloves. Cut, impact, and weather protection — comfort, compliance, and safety built in.

27/05/2026

Glass handling isn’t forgiving.
One slip and it’s not a near miss, it’s an injury.

Sharp edges.
Heavy panels.
Smooth surfaces that don’t give you a second chance.

And yet… gloves are still often chosen on habit, not task.

Too thick? They get taken off.
Too thin? They fail when it matters.
Poor grip? You’re relying on luck.

That’s where risk creeps in.

The right glove in glass handling isn’t just about protection — it’s about control, confidence, and consistency on every lift.

In this article, we break down:
• The real risks in glass handling
• Why grip and dexterity matter as much as cut resistance
• How to match gloves to the job, not the catalogue

🧤 Explore glass handling hand protection: https://manosun.co.uk/glass-handling-hand-protection

Because with glass, there’s no margin for error.

Manosun gloves protect hands during glass handling. Cut-resistant, impact-safe, and comfortable for all workshop and installation tasks.

25/05/2026

What are category 3 gloves?

Category 3 gloves are classified as personal protective equipment designed to protect against serious risks, such as irreversible harm or death.

These gloves must meet rigorous testing standards and are suitable for protection against high-level hazards like chemicals, extreme temperatures, or mechanical injuries.

🧤 https://manosun.co.uk/ranges/

Explore Manosun's hand protection ranges, including Arc Flash, Impact, Basic, Cut-Resistant, Specialty, and General Handling gloves.

22/05/2026

When should hand protection be worn?

Hand protection should be worn whenever there is a risk of injury or contamination.

This includes tasks involving sharp tools, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, or potential exposure to infectious agents.

Using gloves appropriate to the task reduces the risk of cuts, burns, infections, and other injuries.

🧤 https://manosun.co.uk/ranges/

Explore Manosun's hand protection ranges, including Arc Flash, Impact, Basic, Cut-Resistant, Specialty, and General Handling gloves.

20/05/2026

What are the levels of hand protection?

Hand protection levels are often defined by standards such as EN 388 for mechanical risks or EN 407 for thermal risks.

For example, cut resistance is rated from Level 1 to Level 5, with Level 5 offering the highest protection.

Understanding these levels helps users choose gloves that match the severity of the hazard.

Explore Manosun's hand protection ranges, including Arc Flash, Impact, Basic, Cut-Resistant, Specialty, and General Handling gloves.

18/05/2026

In aerospace, a glove isn’t just PPE. It’s part of the process.

You’re not just protecting hands.
You’re protecting precision, quality, and airworthiness.

From composite layup to avionics work, the risks are layered:
• Sharp materials and tooling
• Chemical exposure
• Heat and static
• The constant need for dexterity

And here’s the reality…

If a glove reduces control, it gets removed.
If it’s removed, the risk goes up.
Simple as that.

That’s why hand protection in aerospace isn’t about “what’s available”, it’s about what actually works in that specific task.

In our aerospace page, we break down:
• The real risks across manufacturing and MRO
• Why dexterity and comfort drive compliance
• How to match gloves to precision work

🧤 Explore aerospace hand protection: https://manosun.co.uk/aerospace-hand-protection/

Because in this environment, “close enough” doesn’t cut it.

18/05/2026

Manufacturing runs on consistency.
But risk is constant.

Sharp components.
Moving machinery.
Oils, heat and repetitive handling.

And most hand injuries do not come from major incidents.
They happen during routine work. Assembly, fabrication, maintenance.

That is where the wrong glove shows up.

Too bulky? It gets removed.
Not enough protection? It fails.
Poor grip? Precision and control drop.

On a production line, that affects more than safety.
It impacts quality, output and downtime.

The right glove supports the process. It protects without slowing things down.

In our manufacturing page, we break down:
• The real risks across production environments
• Why comfort and fit drive compliance
• How to match gloves to tasks, not just standards

🧤 Explore manufacturing hand protection: https://manosun.co.uk/manufacturing-hand-protection/

Because when production stops, the cost shows up fast.