Global Insulating Gloves Market Outlook 2022

Insulating gloves offer personal protection against electrical shocks when working on or near live wires. Six classes of gloves, differing in electrical characteristics, are provided and are designated as Class 00, Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4.
Employees who work in close proximity to live electrical current may require a variety of electrically insulating protective equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines this in its electrical protective equipment standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.137, which provides the design requirements and in-service care and use requirements for electrical insulating gloves and sleeves as well as insulating blankets, matting, covers and line hoses.
Once the electrical safety gloves have been issued, OSHA requires that “protective equipment be maintained in a safe, reliable condition.” This requires that the gloves be inspected for any damage before each day’s use. Gloves must also be inspected immediately following any incident that may have caused damage. OSHA also requires that insulating gloves be given an air test along with the inspection.
The air testing method is described in ASTM F496-14a Standard Specification for in-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves. The glove is filled with air, either manually or with a powered inflator, and then checked for leakage. The leakage is detected by listening for escaping air or by holding the glove against the tester’s cheek to feel air releasing. In accordance with ASTM F496-14a, gloves and sleeves should be expanded no more than 1.5 times their normal size for Type I, and 1.25 times normal for Type II during the air test. The procedure should then be repeated with the glove turned inside out.
Since sleeves cannot be inflated, they should be inspected along the edge as they are rolled. Rolling will stretch the sleeve along the edge, making cuts, tears and ozone cutting more visible. After the outside of the sleeve is inspected, the procedure should also be repeated with the sleeve turned inside out.
Before each use, gloves and sleeves should be inspected for holes; rips or tears; ozone, cutting or ultraviolet damage; and signs of chemical deterioration per ASTM F1236-14, Standard Guide for Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products. Gloves and sleeves should also be examined to determine if they show any damage as a result of chemical contamination, particularly from petroleum products. The first sign of chemical exposure is swelling in the area of contamination. Should any glove or sleeve be exposed to chemical contaminants or suspected of any other physical damage, they should be retested per ASTM D120-14a requirements.
Global Insulating Gloves key players include Honeywell Safety, Ansell, Dipped Products PLC (DPL), YOTSUGI CO., LTD., Hubbell Power Systems, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share over 55%.
Asia-Pacific is the largest market, with a share over 30%, followed by America and Europe, both have a share over 60%.
In terms of product, Medium Voltage is the largest segment, with a share over 55%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Automotive Industry, followed by Electrical and Electronics, etc.

The global Insulating Gloves market was valued at US$ 306 million in 2020 and is expected to reach US$ 417.3 million by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2021-2027.
This report focuses on Insulating Gloves volume and value at the global level, regional level and company level. From a global perspective, this report represents overall Insulating Gloves market size by analysing historical data and future prospect. Regionally, this report focuses on several key regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.

Global Insulating Gloves Market: Segment Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by company, by Type and by Application. This study provides information about the sales and revenue during the historic and forecasted period of 2016 to 2027. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.

Segment by Type
Low Voltage
Medium Voltage
High Voltage

Segment by Application
Electrical and Electronics
Automotive
Public Utilities
Communication
Others

By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
China Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE

By Company
Honeywell Safety
Ansell
GB Industries
YOTSUGI CO., LTD.
Regeltex
Secura B.C.
Boddingtons Electrical
Hubbell Power Systems
Biname Electroglove
CATU
Stanco Safety Products
Derancourt
Protective Industrial Products (PIP)
Dipped Products PLC (DPL)
Cementex Products
Magid Glove & Safety
Saf-T-Gard