Work gloves

Work gloves in South Africa: types, prices and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

Work gloves in South Africa cost roughly R 13 to R 680 a pair, depending on the material and the protection. Coated and household gloves are the cheapest, while leather and cut-resistant models cost more. For prices that fit your job and your city, describe the gloves in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Standards to check on the label

Protective gloves sold in South Africa are measured against SANS 511, the South African National Standard for protective gloves. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) tests and certifies PPE. For mechanical risks such as abrasion and cuts, look for an EN 388 rating, and EN 420 sets the general requirements. Ask the seller to show the rating on the packaging, because a glove without a printed rating is hard to compare.

Warranty and workplace duties

Some PPE specifications in South African tenders ask for a two-year warranty against poor workmanship and latent defects, so a workplace buyer should ask for it in writing. Employers also cannot treat gloves that workers pay for themselves as a substitute for controlling the hazard. If you buy for a team, put the required standard and the warranty term into the request.

Season and climate

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. November is the start of the hot season, so thin, breathable nitrile-coated or cotton-lined gloves suit most summer work. Leather and lined gloves matter more in winter, when outdoor work is cold.

Delivery, sizes and pack size

Sellers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha can quote delivery to your city, so name the city in the request. Sizes follow each seller's own numbering, so state the size you wear rather than just small or large. Many listings are for a single pair, while others are packs of three, so compare prices per pair.

What to write in your request

Name the task, the glove type and its material or coating, the protection you need (for example the cut level), the number of pairs, the size and your delivery city. Ask for the price per pair with the pack size stated. A clear request brings comparable offers and saves a round of questions.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the gloves in your own words in a chat and can add a photo. The AI asks for missing details such as size and quantity, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price and delivery terms. Buying is free, your contacts stay hidden, and you decide with whom to share them. If you need more protective equipment, see head, eye and hearing protection.