Gloves

Gogirl · Post by **Gogirl** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:42

Hi can anybody help, what are the best gloves to buy when working as a post woman.
Thanks Lisa

PostmanBitesDog · Post by **PostmanBitesDog** » 29 Dec 2019, 19:24

Gogirl wrote:Hi can anybody help, what are the best gloves to buy when working as a post woman.
Thanks Lisa

Fingerless gloves are what I use, as do some other posties I work with. Of course the exposed fingers will still get cold, but I find having full-finger gloves a bit too fiddly, and you'll need your fingers to tap on your PDA.

The better fingerless gloves are the ones with plastic knuckle protectors. Good for sliding the mail through those nasty, spring-loaded covered letter slots.

Here's one of them:

Fingerless Glove.jpg

The only downsides: A bit tricky reaching into your pockets for anything like a pen or whatever. And they maybe great for protecting your knuckles, but they could be too hot to wear in summer.

PostmanBitesDog · Post by **PostmanBitesDog** » 01 Jan 2020, 16:27

Gogirl,

You might find this thread useful too, especially regarding touchscreen gloves.

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... =1&t=93426

smartecosse · Post by **smartecosse** » 01 Jan 2020, 16:47

I asked that question a while ago and there was a few recommendations for the sealskinz ones that have a forefinger and thumb that can fold back.

Sizing didn't suit me so ended up just cutting the end of those off a pair of cycling gloves I had, have been fine even when it was sub zero temps.

Draculavet · Post by **Draculavet** » 02 Oct 2020, 15:14

Hello!
I find it very useful to wear gloves with converter mitt. I cover my fingers when they are close to freezing and uncover if I need to use the PDA.
Hope this helps!