Ergodyne
The St. Paul outfit that started with one back support in 1983, named its own category — Tenacious Work Gear — and has answered to Klein Tools since 2018.
Mechanix Wear
Valencia, California, 1991 — the glove that came out of a pit lane, and a company that tells you in its own words that the wrong glove creates a false sense of protection.
Mechanix Wear gloves for work and practical tasks. Compare fit, dexterity, materials, and the exact model’s protection ratings for the job.
- 1991The Original glove, and the Daytona 500 pit crews that adopted it
- A1–A9The ANSI/ISEA 105 cut-level scale Mechanix explains on its own site
- 2019Gryphon Investors announces a significant investment
What we'd reach for
- The OriginalThe 1991 glove, still the reference point. Dexterity first, protection second — which is a choice, not an oversight.
- M-PactTPR knuckle and finger guards for impact. The line most people mean by a "work glove" now.
- SpeedKnitThe knitted range where the cut ratings live. Check the ANSI level against your hazard assessment, not against the price.
- FastFitThe elasticated slip-on, for people taking gloves on and off all day.
- Welding and heat linesA separate hazard with separate ratings — heat and flame performance is never a brandwide property.
- Cut-resistant sleevesThe forearm half of the problem, and the part usually left uncovered.
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