HWI Gear is a veteran-owned, family-operated business specialising in the design and manufacture of high-quality protective gloves and duty gear for military and law enforcement personnel. Founded by Bill Hatch, who brings over 40 years of experience in protective apparel design, the company has delivered over two million pairs of gloves to the military. HWI Gear is easily the match of Mechanix and Oakley in terms of quality as I will explain below.
Commitment to Innovation and Quality
HWI Gear is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in protective tactical gloves. The company invests in new technologies and incorporates feedback from end-users to develop products that meet the evolving demands of military and law enforcement professionals. Their in-house design and sample-building team enables rapid development and refinement of products to ensure they meet the high-performance standards expected of them.
Product Offerings
HWI Gear specialises in gloves and offers a diverse range tailored to all sorts of operational needs:
- Tactical Gloves: Designed for combat and tactical operations, these gloves provide dexterity, protection, and durability. For example, the HWI Kevlar Palm 3/4 Index & Thumb Tactical Glove offers durable material and a kevlar level 2 EN 388 cut resistance rating designed for heavy use. The 3/4 finger options are designed for easy operation of firearms and devices.
- Duty Gloves: Ideal for law enforcement duties, these gloves balance protection and dexterity. The HWI Spectra Lines Duty Glove features high-grade aniline sheepskin leather and a provides an 800-level cut resistance rating ideal for handling sharp objects.
- Specialised Gloves: HWI Gear also produces gloves for specific applications, such as the HWI Cut-Resistant Touchscreen Glove, designed to protect your hands it is built with cut resistant materials. And it doesn't sacrifice your ability to use a device as the tips of the fingers and thumb are built with TouchTool fingertips allowing you to operate devices without removing your protection.
Durability and Longevity
HWI Gear gloves are designed for military and law enforcement operations, meaning they emphasise long-term durability. Many of their gloves feature reinforced stitching, abrasion-resistant materials, cut and flame-resistant properties, and breathable fabrics.
Specialty Offerings
HWI specialises in gloves designed specifically for military and law enforcement applications. Their offerings include flame-resistant gloves, cut-resistant gloves, and gloves designed for extreme weather conditions. They also provide duty-specific gloves, such as search gloves with enhanced grip for law enforcement professionals.
User Feedback and Brand Perception
Users in military and law enforcement roles generally appreciate the durability and protective features of HWI Gear gloves. Many have shared appreciative experiences with HWI Gear products. One law enforcement officer noted that the Combat Gloves were durable and dextrous enough to be versatile for most tasks but found them less suitable for typing on in-car computers, to which HWI developed their touchscreen applicable gloves. How's that for listening to customer feedback?
HWI Gear's dedication to quality and innovation has established it as a trusted provider of protective gloves and duty gear for military and law enforcement professionals.
Overall, HWI Gear is ideal for professionals who prioritise durability and specialised protection.
