Sweaty hands in gloves are typically caused by trapped heat and moisture, a pH imbalance from your hands being acidic & gloves alkaline, or, in some cases, it’s simply an underlying condition called hyperhidrosis.
If you’re working through a hot day, exercising, feeling stressed, or your hands are in a waterproof, non-breathable material, it’s completely normal to be sweating. It’s a temporary bodily response that will stop once your body cools down.
Hyperhidrosis, however, is excessive sweating triggered by overactive nerves. This condition produces sweat beyond what’s needed for temperature regulation and continues even when your body is cool.
| Material | Breathability & Comfort | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrile | Low breathability. Often soft & flexible. Latex-free reduces discomfort & allergies. Can feature comfort-enhancing technologies. | Medical, automotive, food handling, chemical handling, general-purpose disposable use. |
| Latex | Low breathability. Good stretch and tactile sensitivity. Can flare allergies. | Medical, laboratory work, precision tasks requiring maximum dexterity. |
| Vinyl | Low breathability. Less stretch and comfort. | Food preparation, cleaning and low-risk, short-duration tasks. |
| Cotton | Highly breathable. Soft, comfortable and absorbs moisture. Shop this option here. | Glove liners, light-duty handling, reducing sweat inside coated or insulated gloves. |
| Polyester | Good breathability. Lightweight, durable and quick-drying. | General handling, warehouse work, assembly and coated work gloves. |
| Nylon | Good breathability. Smooth, lightweight with a close-fitting feel. | Precision assembly, electronics, inspection and tasks requiring dexterity. |
Glove liners (often cotton) are highly effective for sweaty hands and for preventing skin irritation. Wearing cotton glove liners under nitrile or latex disposable gloves helps absorb sweat and reduce the clamminess often associated with disposable gloves.
Liners are best for wearing under any glove for fresh, dry hands all day, or wear alone to absorb hand sweat while maintaining finger use. The fingerless design ensures no loss to dexterity and touch sensitivity when using under a protective glove. Plus, Glovlet is fully washable and reusable.
Hands naturally lean acidic on the pH scale, while gloves are more alkaline. Sweat and irritation are often a result of this pH imbalance, the TGC range neutralises this with Low Sweat Technology.
Find nitrile gloves with pH balancing tech: TGC Black or TGC Orange
When your hands are sweaty, disposable gloves stick to your skin instead of sliding on easily because moisture creates friction. Easy On Tech draws moisture away, making donning gloves easy even with sweaty hands. Plus, it provides genuine sweat management to keep you comfortable.
Choose black, orange, or blue gloves with Easy On Tech
Cotton glove liners are excellent, but they sometimes add too much bulk, cotton flock lining is the alternative. The fibres create a second layer to absorb perspiration and unlike powdered gloves, they won’t leave residue on your hands.
Discover X-Guard, the toughest glove with flock lining
Explore our range of gloves for sweaty hands by filtering by ‘sweat wicking’ on the shop page!
