Fire Protection Glove Research: the global market size is projected to reach USD 0.59 billion by 2031

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report "Fire Protection Glove- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032". Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Fire Protection Glove market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for Fire Protection Glove was estimated to be worth US$ 419 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ million, growing at a CAGR of % from 2026 to 2032.

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Fire Protection Glove Market Summary

Fire protection gloves are a type of specialized protective glove that features flame retardancy, heat insulation, and high-temperature resistance. They protect the user's hands from burns, scalds, and thermal shock in open flames, high temperatures, or thermal radiation. They are widely used in firefighting, industrial high-temperature operations, and emergency rescue.

Core Definition Elements

Protection Core: With "blocking heat transfer" as the core function, through material selection and structural design, they simultaneously meet the three basic protection requirements of flame retardancy (preventing the spread of flames), heat insulation (delaying high-temperature penetration), and melt resistance (resisting molten metal/liquid splashes). Some high-end models also feature composite properties such as cut resistance, puncture resistance, and water resistance.

Material Characteristics: Mainly made of high-performance fibers and composite materials, the outer layer is often a flame-retardant material (such as aramid 1313, Nomex®, or flame-retardant cowhide), the middle layer is a heat-insulating material (such as fiberglass mat or aerogel), and the inner layer is a skin-friendly, breathable material (such as cotton or polyester). Some products also include a silicone/rubber coating for enhanced slip resistance. Standard compliance: It must comply with regional protection standards. International mainstream standards include EU EN 407 (thermal protection), EN 659 (gloves for fire protection clothing), and US NFPA 1971 (fire protection gloves). The domestic standard is GB 24541-2021 "Hand Protection - Occupational Fire Resistant Gloves". The standard clearly defines key indicators such as heat resistance temperature, flame retardant time, and thermal protection coefficient (TPP).

According to the new market research report "Global Fire Protection Glove Market Report 2025-2031", published by QYResearch, the global Fire Protection Glove market size is projected to reach USD 0.59 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period.

Market Drivers:

D1. Global Demand for Firefighting and Rescue Continues to Grow

With the acceleration of urbanization and industrialization, the frequency of fires, explosions, and disasters worldwide has driven a robust growth in demand for firefighting and emergency rescue equipment. Governments and local fire departments are continuously increasing equipment procurement budgets to improve the safety and protection of frontline rescuers. As a core component of firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE), demand for fire-resistant gloves has steadily increased, particularly in North America, Europe, and emerging markets in Asia-Pacific.

D2. Stringent Policies and Safety Standards Drive this Growth

International and regional safety standards (such as NFPA 1971, EN 659, and ISO 15383) continue to evolve, placing higher demands on the heat resistance, flame retardancy, chemical resistance, and cut resistance of fire-resistant gloves. Safety regulators across various industries are increasing inspections and certifications of protective equipment, forcing businesses and public institutions to upgrade their equipment. This trend has effectively stimulated the upgrading of fire-resistant gloves and market expansion, particularly in high-risk industries such as firefighting, metallurgy, and power generation.

D3. Material innovation and intelligent protective technologies drive product upgrades.

The application of high-performance fiber materials such as Nomex, Kevlar, PBI, and carbon fiber, as well as composite lamination technologies, has enabled breakthroughs in heat resistance, flexibility, and comfort in fire-resistant gloves. Furthermore, the development of intelligent protective equipment is gaining momentum, with some manufacturers incorporating intelligent layer technologies such as temperature sensing, humidity monitoring, and anti-slip and anti-cutting. These innovations not only improve safety but also enhance user experience, driving the market's evolution from traditional protective equipment to high-end intelligent protection.

D4. Increased investment in industrial safety in emerging economies.

Emerging economies such as China, India, Indonesia, and Brazil are experiencing a continuous increase in investment in occupational safety and protection, driven by the expansion of their infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Intensified government oversight of factory accidents is driving companies to improve their protective standards. The expanding application of fire-resistant gloves in industrial production, welding, petrochemicals, and power maintenance is another key driver of global fire-resistant glove market growth.

Market Challenges:

R1. High Costs of High-Performance Materials

Fire-resistant gloves are typically made of high-performance, heat-resistant materials such as Nomex, Kevlar, and PBI. These raw materials are expensive and subject to significant supply chain fluctuations. To meet international protection standards, manufacturers must invest significantly in materials and processes, resulting in higher prices for the end products. This high cost structure limits the penetration of fire-resistant gloves in the mid- and low-end markets and discourages small and medium-sized enterprises from purchasing them, thereby inhibiting the rapid expansion of the market.

R2. High Market Concentration and Significant Brand Barriers

The global fire-resistant glove market is primarily dominated by a small number of international brands, such as Honeywell, MSA Safety, and GloveGuard. These companies possess technological patents, certifications, and advantageous distribution channels, resulting in high barriers to entry for new entrants. Furthermore, governments and large firefighting organizations prefer to purchase proven branded products, leaving small and medium-sized manufacturers with little leverage in the competition. This leads to a relatively rigid market competitive landscape and hinders innovation and diversification in the industry.

R3. Long Product Update Cycles and Complex Procurement Processes

As part of firefighting equipment, the procurement of fire-resistant gloves often requires rigorous bidding and certification procedures, resulting in a lengthy procurement cycle. Firefighting agencies and government agencies have extremely high safety certification and performance testing requirements, which prolongs the time it takes for new products to be brought to market. Furthermore, end-users rarely upgrade their gloves (typically every 1-3 years), resulting in stable but slow market growth and limited potential for explosive growth.

R4. Lack of User Training and Awareness

In some developing countries and small and medium-sized industrial enterprises, workers and management lack awareness of the importance of fire-resistant protective gloves and often use ordinary high-temperature gloves instead of specialized fire-resistant gloves. This lack of systematic safety training and standard awareness prevents the full realization of potential market demand. Furthermore, improper use and maintenance shorten the lifespan of fire-resistant gloves, impacting user experience and market reputation, and becoming a hidden obstacle to industry development.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Fire Protection Glove market is segmented as below:
By Company
MSA Safety
Protective Industrial Products
LION Protects
VIKING Life-Saving Equipment
Rosenbauer
HexArmor
Ansell
Fire-Dex
TechTrade
SHOWA Gloves
ROSTAING
Shelby Specialty
Southcombe Gloves
ESKA
Magid Glove
Jiujiang Fire Fighting Equipment
Vanguard Safety Wear
New Rose Industries
Jiangshan Ati-Fire
Dragon Fire Gloves

Segment by Type
Gauntlet Gloves
Wrist-Length Glove

Segment by Application
Fire Fighting
Industrial
Other

Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Fire Protection Glove market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Fire Protection Glove report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2021-2032)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Fire Protection Glove manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Fire Protection Glove market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2021-2032)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2021-2032)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Fire Protection Glove in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2021-2032)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Fire Protection Glove in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2021-2032)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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Industry Analysis: QYResearch provides Fire Protection Glove comprehensive industry data and trend analysis, including raw material analysis, market application analysis, product type analysis, market demand analysis, market supply analysis, downstream market analysis, and supply chain analysis.

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