Do you have tough work gloves?
GWAN-ti — stress the first syllable; 'gua' is a single syllable with a 'w' glide.
Use this when you need protection for hands during DIY, garden work, or construction tasks. Italian ferramenta stock a range of gloves for different applications — specify your task for the best recommendation.
Guanti da lavoro (work gloves) come in many types: guanti antitaglio (cut-resistant), guanti da giardinaggio (garden gloves), guanti da saldatura (welding gloves), guanti nitrile (nitrile gloves for chemical resistance), and guanti in pelle (leather gloves for rough work). Knowing the task makes the choice straightforward.
Guanti antitaglio per maneggiare il vetro.
Cut-resistant gloves for handling glass.
Antitaglio gloves are rated by cut level (A-F); for glass, level C or above is recommended.
Guanti usa e getta in nitrile.
Disposable nitrile gloves.
Widely used for paint, chemicals, and general protection; sold in boxes of 100.
Guanti di gomma per i lavori con solventi.
Rubber gloves for work with solvents.
Chemical-resistant gloves are essential when working with paint thinners, solvents, or acids.
Italian workplace safety regulations (D.Lgs. 81/2008 — Testo Unico sulla Sicurezza del Lavoro) require specific PPE (DPI — Dispositivi di Protezione Individuale) for professional workers. Ferramenta must sell CE-marked gloves for work applications. However, most DIY users buy the same professional-grade products, making Italian hardware stores' PPE section notably comprehensive compared to other countries.