Some jobs don't allow gloves. Fine assembly work. Detailed inspection. Tasks where tactile feedback determines quality. But these same jobs punish bare hands — friction, abrasion, repetitive contact that wears skin raw over time.
The answer isn't choosing between protection and dexterity. It's targeting protection only where damage occurs.
When Gloves Fail
Gloves create bulk. They trap sweat. They reduce the sensitivity needed to feel whether a part is seated correctly, whether a surface is smooth, whether something is wrong. In precision work, this matters.
Workers often remove gloves for critical tasks, then forget to put them back on. They accumulate damage during the "quick" barehanded moments that multiply across a shift.
It's not the big injury — it's the accumulated small damage. Paper cuts, friction burns, micro-abrasions. They compound until your hands are too damaged to work effectively.
Targeted Protection
Self-adhering tape wraps only the vulnerable spots. Fingertips for inspection work. The thumb pad for parts handling. The web of the hand for tools. Everything else stays bare for full sensitivity.