Gloves That Started in the Pits

From The Original to cut and needlestick-rated duty gloves, Mechanix Wear builds anatomical gloves for patrol, rescue and everyday work.

For patrol, corrections & tactical teams

Duty Gloves With Real Ratings

Searches, pat-downs and vehicle work put your hands near needles and blades. Mechanix's law enforcement gloves list their ratings: the Needle Stick glove pairs a 360-degree cut liner (ANSI A7) with ArmorCore palm protection rated ASTM F2878 Level 2, and the Pursuit D5 is rated ANSI A5 and EN 388 level D. The M-Pact adds a knuckle guard and D3O palm padding when impact is the bigger risk.

Needle Stick LENeedle Stick LEANSI A7 cut; ASTM F2878 Level 2Pursuit D5Pursuit D5ANSI A5 / EN 388 level D cutM-PactM-PactEN 13594 knuckle impact, D3O palmSpecialty 0.5mmSpecialty 0.5mmThin AX-Suede palm for trigger feel
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No Mechanix glove we carry is NFPA certified, so none of them are for structural or wildland firefighting. The Needle Stick glove runs small; Mechanix suggests checking your size. See the size chart.

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Which Mechanix Glove Is Right for You?

The main Mechanix gloves we carry, side by side. Click a glove to see colors and sizes.

GloveBest forPalmProtectionHighlights
The OriginalEveryday work, station choresTouchscreen synthetic leatherGeneral hand protectionThe 1991 original; TrekDry back
FastFitQuick on and off0.6mm synthetic leatherGeneral hand protectionStretch cuff; touchscreen; carrier loops
Hi-Viz FastFitRoadside and low light0.6mm synthetic leatherFluorescent + reflective printPinched fingertips; touchscreen
Material4X OriginalHard-wearing daily useMaterial4X synthetic leatherHigher abrasion and tear resistanceMachine washable; Original fit
Leather FastFitHauling and power toolsDuraHide leatherAbrasion resistanceMachine washable; TrekDry back
UtilityAll-purpose workTwo-piece synthetic leatherGeneral hand protectionTPR closure; TrekDry back
M-PactPatrol, tactical, military0.8mm synthetic leatherEN 13594 impact; D3O palmTouchscreen palm
M-Pact 3Hard-use tacticalSynthetic leather, fingertip reinforcementOne-piece TPR knuckle guardEmbossed grip patterning
M-Pact 2Tools and industrial workD3O palm; Armortex fingertipsEVA knuckle; TPR finger guardsGrip in dry, oily and wet conditions
M-Pact Open Cuff E5Sharp materials, rescue workArmortex cut linerANSI A5 / CE level E cut; D3O palmTPR back-of-hand protection
Specialty 0.5mmShooting and range0.5mm AX-SuedeLight hand protectionFlex joints for trigger finger
Specialty VentHot weatherPerforated 0.6mm palmLight hand protectionMesh back; touchscreen
Pursuit D5Patrol and searchesSynthetic leather, Armortex liningANSI A5 / EN 388 level D cut3D anatomical fit; touchscreen
Needle Stick LESearches and correctionsDuraHide FR goatskinANSI A7 cut; ASTM F2878 L2 needlestickKevlar thread; runs small

Ratings are as Mechanix lists them for each model. None of these gloves carry an NFPA certification.

Sizing

Mechanix Wear Glove Size Chart

Mechanix sizes its gloves by palm width (across the palm, below the fingers) and finger length (middle finger, tip to base). Measurements are in inches. If you fall between sizes, Mechanix recommends sizing down for a snug fit.

Men's glove sizePalm widthFinger length
XXX-SmallUnder 2 in3 7/8 - 4 1/4 in
XX-Small2 - 2 1/4 in4 1/4 - 4 1/2 in
X-Small2 1/4 - 2 1/2 in4 1/2 - 4 7/8 in
Small2 1/2 - 3 in4 7/8 - 5 1/8 in
Medium3 - 3 3/8 in5 1/8 - 5 3/8 in
Men's glove sizePalm widthFinger length
Large3 3/8 - 3 7/8 in5 3/8 - 5 3/4 in
X-Large3 7/8 - 4 3/8 in5 3/4 - 6 in
XX-Large4 3/8 - 4 3/4 in6 - 6 1/4 in
XXX-Large4 3/4 - 5 3/8 in6 1/4 - 6 1/2 in

How we make it easy

  • Women's sizes (Womens Original glove): Small fits a 2 1/8 - 2 1/2 in palm, Medium 2 1/2 - 3 in, Large 3 - 3 3/8 in. Womens Original
  • Mechanix says the Needle Stick law enforcement glove runs small.
  • Available sizes vary by glove. The size menu on each listing shows exactly what we carry.
  • Wrong size? Exchanges are simple with our easy 30-day returns.

Mechanix Wear FAQ

  • Who makes Mechanix Wear gloves?

    Mechanix Wear is a glove company that began in 1991 with The Original glove, the idea of a race mechanic. Pit crews wore it at the 1991 Daytona 500. More than 30 years later, Mechanix makes gloves for mechanics, trade workers, service members and law enforcement.

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  • Are Mechanix gloves NFPA certified for firefighting?

    No. Mechanix lists no NFPA certification for any glove we carry, so they are not structural, wildland or NFPA-rated extrication gloves. Firefighters use them for station work, rig checks, training and general rescue support. For interior attack, wear a certified structural firefighting glove.

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  • Which Mechanix gloves are cut resistant?

    Three of the gloves we carry list a cut rating. The Needle Stick law enforcement glove is ANSI A7, the Pursuit D5 is ANSI A5 and EN 388 level D, and the M-Pact Open Cuff E5 is ANSI A5 and CE level E. The other gloves are not cut-rated.

    Needle Stick LEPursuit D5M-Pact Open Cuff E5

  • What is the best Mechanix glove for police searches?

    The Needle Stick law enforcement glove. Mechanix built it for police, SWAT and corrections officers: ArmorCore covers the whole palm and rolls over the fingertips for ASTM F2878 Level 2 needlestick protection, and a 360-degree cut liner reaches ANSI A7. It has a DuraHide FR goatskin shell, Kevlar thread and a low-profile cuff, and it runs small.

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  • How do Mechanix gloves fit?

    Snug. Mechanix sizes by palm width and finger length, and if you fall between sizes it recommends sizing down for a snug fit. Men's sizes run from XXX-Small to XXX-Large, and the Womens Original comes in Small, Medium and Large.

    Glove size chartWomens Original

  • How do I wash Mechanix gloves?

    Machine wash synthetic leather gloves in cold water with a mild detergent, alone or with like colors, or hand wash them in a sink. Don't use bleach or solvents, and air dry them; don't machine dry with heat. Wash DuraHide leather gloves now and then to remove salt build-up from sweat, then air dry.

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  • What is the Mechanix Wear warranty?

    Mechanix Wear warrants its gloves against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date of purchase, with dated proof of purchase. It does not cover accident, misuse, abuse, alteration or improper care. The Public Safety Store is an authorized Mechanix Wear dealer, so if a glove fails early, contact us with your order number and we'll help.

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  • Where can I buy Mechanix Wear gloves?

    You can buy Mechanix Wear gloves at The Public Safety Store, a firefighter-owned store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, and an authorized Mechanix Wear dealer. We carry The Original, FastFit, M-Pact, Pursuit D5, Needle Stick and more. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.

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