Product Code: ETC4510450 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
The protective gloves market in the UK is driven by the need for hand protection in various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and construction. Protective gloves provide protection against chemicals, cuts, and biological hazards. The market benefits from stringent safety regulations and the increasing focus on worker safety and hygiene. Innovations in glove materials and design are further enhancing market growth.
Expansion of the UK protective gloves market is fueled by stringent workplace safety regulations, industrial automation trends, and demand for ergonomic hand protection solutions. Protective gloves prevent hand injuries, chemical exposures, and thermal hazards in manufacturing, healthcare, and construction sectors. Rising adoption of cut-resistant gloves, chemical-resistant materials, and touchscreen-compatible designs drives market growth. Technological innovations in glove materials, ergonomic design enhancements, and smart glove technologies further stimulate market expansion. Regulatory compliance with PPE directives, safety certifications, and occupational health guidelines support market growth in the protective gloves segment.
The UK protective gloves market confronts challenges such as ensuring compliance with safety standards for various workplace hazards, addressing ergonomic issues for prolonged glove use, and innovating with sustainable and recyclable glove materials.
Government policies in the UK protective gloves market focus on workplace safety, hand injury prevention, and regulatory compliance in industries such as healthcare, construction, and chemical processing. Regulations govern the design, manufacturing standards, and performance specifications for protective gloves and handwear to protect against cuts, punctures, chemical exposure, and thermal hazards. The UK government supports initiatives that enforce PPE safety standards, promote the adoption of ergonomic glove designs and advanced materials, and educate employers and workers about proper glove selection and use. Additionally, policies aim to support research into glove innovation, facilitate industry partnerships for PPE development, and ensure supply chain resilience to meet diverse occupational safety needs across different industrial sectors.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market, By Material |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Material, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Latex, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Nitrile, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Neoprene, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Leather, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Re-Usable, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Disposable, 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Biological, 2021-2031F |
6.4 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market, By End-use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil & Gas, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.7 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-use Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Protective Gloves Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |