MCR Safety MCR926L Mechanics Gloves Synthetic Black/Lime Premium Large Neoprene

The MCR Safety MCR926L is a pair of mechanics gloves, synthetic, large, black and lime, adjustable closure, Thermosock lining, black polymer, neoprene cuff, premium grade.

The Thermosock lining is the specification and it identifies this as a cold-weather glove — which changes the whole calculation of what a mechanic's glove is for.

An unlined mechanic's glove maximises dexterity. A lined one trades some of that for warmth, and the trade is worth making for one reason: cold hands are clumsy hands. Below a certain temperature, tactile sensitivity and grip strength drop sharply, and a bare or thinly gloved hand in the cold is less capable than an insulated one despite the bulk. Anyone who has dropped a socket into an engine bay in January understands.

The neoprene cuff is the other cold-weather feature. Neoprene stretches and seals, which keeps the wrist gap closed — and the wrist gap is where cold air and snow get in.

The black and lime colour scheme provides visibility, which pairs with outdoor cold-weather work.

Synthetic construction rather than leather gives consistent properties, machine washability, and no break-in period. Leather is more abrasion resistant and moulds to the hand over time; synthetic is the same on day one and day fifty.

Applications include outdoor mechanical work, cold storage, winter maintenance, and utilities.

Brand

MCR Safety

SKU

MCR926L

Category

Safety Products

Weight

0.28 lbs

Dimensions

18.00 x 5.00 x 0.10

Price

$29.00

Availability

In stock

Rating

4.09 / 5.0