United Kingdom Safety Gloves Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Nitrile Gloves, Latex Gloves, Vinyl Gloves, Puncture-Resistant Gloves, and Polyethylene Gloves), By Application (Biological, Chemical, Mechanical, Thermal, and Anti-Static), and United Kingdom Safety Gloves Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Safety Gloves Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Safety Gloves Market Size Was Estimated at USD 721.59 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.43% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Safety Gloves Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1586.59 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Safety Gloves Market is anticipated to reach USD 1586.59 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.43% from 2025 to 2035. The growing awareness of hand protection, stricter laws governing workplace safety, and increasing sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. Technological developments in ergonomic design and glove materials have contributed to market expansion and demand.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom safety gloves market refers to the industry focused on the manufacturing, distribution, and application of protective gloves intended to protect hands from risks in a variety of industries, including the chemical, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare sectors.  These gloves offer defense against heat, chemicals, wounds, abrasions, and contamination.  Strong safety laws and increased awareness of workplace safety have boosted the market for chemical-resistant disposable, reusable, and specialty gloves designed for particular uses. The growing demands from industries including construction, food processing, and healthcare, in addition to stronger occupational safety laws. Innovation has been encouraged by the increased emphasis on hygiene during the epidemic as well as technological developments in glove materials for increased comfort and durability. New opportunities for customized glove solutions are also brought due to the expansion of e-commerce and industrial automation, which presents substantial growth potential for suppliers and manufacturers in an assortment of industries. Technologies include RFID tagging for use and maintenance, smart sensors for real-time monitoring, and sustainable materials like biodegradable fibers.  As the needs of the industrial and healthcare sectors change, ergonomic designs with impact protection and anti-vibration elements improve comfort and safety.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom safety gloves market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom safety gloves market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom safety gloves market.

Driving Factors

The stricter government restrictions and growing awareness of worker safety in sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, and construction are significantly boosting demand.  Market expansion is further supported by the rise in industrial automation and the demand for high-performance protective equipment. Disposable gloves were also required as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic's increased awareness of hygiene, especially in the food and healthcare industries.  Improved cut resistance, heat protection, and sustainable substitutes are among the many instances of the technological developments in glove materials that are fueling market growth.  Growing public and private sector investments in worker protection keep driving demand.

Restraining Factors

The high price of innovative protective materials, which may prevent small enterprises from adopting them. Furthermore, widespread adoption and steady market growth are hampered by issues with product uniformity across sectors, discomfort during extended usage, and a lack of awareness among certain low-risk businesses.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom safety gloves market share is classified into product and application.

• The nitrile gloves segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom safety gloves market is segmented by product into nitrile gloves, latex gloves, vinyl gloves, puncture-resistant gloves, and polyethylene gloves. Among these, the nitrile gloves segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is driven by stricter laws governing workplace safety, heightened awareness of possible dangers at work, and increasing demand in the manufacturing, construction, and healthcare sectors.  Innovations in glove materials and post-pandemic cleanliness regulations also significantly accelerate industry growth.

• The biological segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom safety gloves market is segmented by application into biological, chemical, mechanical, thermal, and anti-static. Among these, the biological segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth can be attributed to increased need for healthcare, improved sensitivity to chemicals and punctures, allergy-free qualities, and strict hygienic standards.  Adoption is also encouraged by post-pandemic infection control measures and increased use in labs and pharmaceuticals.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom safety gloves market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• MCR Safety
• Ergodyne
• Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.
• Radians Inc.
• Protective Industrial Products, Inc.
• Lakeland Industries, Inc.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• DuPont
• Others.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at UK, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom safety gloves market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Safety Gloves Market, By Product

• Nitrile Gloves
• Latex Gloves
• Vinyl Gloves
• Puncture-Resistant Gloves
• Polyethylene Gloves

United Kingdom Safety Gloves Market, By Application

• Biological
• Chemical
• Mechanical
• Thermal
• Anti-Static