Protective gloves are one of the best investments for any do-it-yourselfer. They protect against cuts and scrapes, shield your hands from chemicals, and keep them clean so after a project you can simply wipe or wash the gloves rather than spend hours scrubbing your skin.
Ansell recently introduced the ActivArmr Do-It-Yourself construction glove line, offering several models tailored to different tasks. They sent us a couple of pairs to test: the Landscaper and the Light Duty versions.
We used these gloves for a week on a variety of seasonal and workshop tasks. With Halloween projects on the calendar, we cut decorative silhouettes from wood and carved pumpkins, even using power tools for shaping and hollowing.
Throughout those jobs the gloves performed reliably. They protected our hands from splinters and small nicks, and kept pumpkin pulp and debris off our skin. The leather-grip areas provided secure handling of tools, so we maintained control even when surfaces became damp or messy.
Another strong point was ventilation. The gloves stayed breathable and did not trap excessive heat, avoiding the uncomfortable sweaty feel that some gloves produce. On several occasions we simply forgot we had them on—an endorsement of comfort and fit.
If you work on home improvement, landscaping, crafting, or seasonal decorating, a well-fitting, protective glove can make the job safer and cleaner. Try a pair of Ansell ActivArmr gloves and see how they handle the tasks you do most often—whether heavy yard work or light-duty detail jobs—and decide which model suits your needs best.