Work gloves

Work gloves in Australia

Updated 4 November 2026

Work gloves in Australia usually cost between A$2 and A$40 a pair, depending on the material and how hard the work is. Light knit and nitrile gloves start at a few dollars, while heavy mechanic or impact gloves cost about A$26 to A$40. For prices that match your job, describe it in a BlaBlaPrice request, and registered sellers can reply with their own offer.

Prices are per pair unless a listing says it is a pack. Multi-pack and bulk listings show their own totals, so compare them per pair before you choose.

Standards to check before you buy

Protective work gloves in Australia are usually tested against AS/NZS 2161, the Australian standard for protective work gloves. European labels also appear on many pairs: EN 388 describes resistance to mechanical risks such as abrasion and cuts, and EN 511 covers protection from cold. A CE mark is only allowed on gloves that an independent notified body has tested and certified, so ask for the test label rather than trusting the picture. Under the Australian Consumer Law, a warranty is an extra promise on top of the guarantees a business must already give.

Summer and winter use

November is the start of summer, which runs from December to February, so breathable knit and nitrile gloves are in demand in hot cities such as Brisbane and Perth. From June to August, winter brings cold mornings to Melbourne and Adelaide, when lined or leather gloves and cold-protection ratings matter more. If a job runs through the change of season, ask for both weights in one request.

How gloves are bought and delivered

Sellers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide list gloves by the pair, by a pack of several pairs, or as a bulk coated pack. Sizes usually run from small to XXL, and a hand measurement in centimetres helps when a seller's chart uses it. Ask whether the quoted price includes postage and GST, and confirm the delivery postcode before you pay.

What to put in your request

Name the glove type, the coating or material, the number of pairs, and the job, such as rigging, warehouse picking or gardening. Add your size, the protection you need, the delivery city and a budget per pair. These details let sellers offer the right grade without a long chat.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the gloves in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if it helps. The AI asks for anything missing and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, price and delivery terms, while your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. You can also send your request link to local suppliers yourself. Start from the BlaBlaPrice home page or read how BlaBlaPrice works.