Cotton Dotted Gloves: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
Cotton dotted gloves are hand-knitted cotton gloves finished with small raised PVC dots on one or both sides of the palm, giving an otherwise plain-knit fabric glove enough grip to handle dry, smooth, or slightly rough material without it slipping out of your hand. They're also known in the industry as PVC dotted hand gloves, dotted grip gloves, cotton hosiery dotted gloves, or dot-grip cotton gloves. Delight Safety manufactures and supplies four cotton dotted variants, each available in White and Blue: MD0782 (7 gauge, single side PVC dotted), MD0785 (7 gauge, 12-inch extended cuff, single side PVC dotted), MDD0782 (7 gauge, double side PVC dotted), and MD1082 (10 gauge, single side PVC dotted). All four are reusable, washable, offered in multiple weight options, and suited to dry handling tasks across warehousing, packaging, construction, general manufacturing, and everyday industrial work. Based in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, Delight Safety supplies these gloves PAN India and for export, with flexible pricing based on order quantity, weight option, and gauge.
Quick answer: Cotton dotted gloves = a cotton-knit glove + PVC grip dots on the palm (single side) or palm and back of hand (double side). Delight's range covers 7 gauge and 10 gauge knits, standard and 12-inch extended-cuff lengths, and 50g–120g weight options, in White or Blue. They're built for dry-handling grip — packaging, warehousing, construction, general industrial work — not for oil, chemical, or wet exposure, where a coated glove (nitrile, latex, or PU) is the correct choice instead.
At a glance — Delight's cotton dotted gloves range
Model | Gauge | Dotting | Length | Weight Options | Colors |
MD0782 | 7 Gauge | Single side (palm) | Standard | 50g–90g | White, Blue |
MD0785 | 7 Gauge | Single side (palm) | 12 Inch (extended) | 70g–120g | White, Blue |
MDD0782 | 7 Gauge | Double side (palm + back) | Standard | 60g–80g | White, Blue |
MD1082 | 10 Gauge | Single side (palm) | Standard | 50g, 60g | White, Blue |
If your team spends the day picking, packing, sorting, or handling dry material by hand, a plain cotton knit glove alone doesn't give much to hold onto — the fabric is soft and grippy on skin but not on cardboard, glass, metal, or plastic. That's the gap cotton dotted gloves close. A thin layer of PVC dots, printed across the palm and fingers, adds friction exactly where your hand needs it, without giving up the breathability, comfort, and low cost that make cotton the default fabric for high-volume, everyday hand protection.
This guide covers what cotton dotted gloves actually are, how PVC dotting works, the difference between single side and double side dotted gloves, how 7 gauge compares with 10 gauge cotton knitting, which of Delight's four dotted variants fits which job, and the questions we hear most from buyers — whether you're placing a small trial order for one site or a recurring bulk cotton gloves order for a distribution network. As a cotton dotted gloves manufacturer and supplier based in Rajasthan, we ship PAN India, so most of this applies whether you're buying for one warehouse or sourcing for resale across multiple states.
What Are Cotton Dotted Gloves?
Cotton dotted gloves are seamless knitted hand gloves made from cotton yarn, with a pattern of small PVC (polyvinyl chloride) dots applied to the palm — and in some variants, the back of the hand too — to improve grip. The base glove is knitted on standard hosiery machines to a specific gauge (a measure of knit density, most commonly 7 gauge or 10 gauge for cotton), then run through a dotting process where liquid PVC is deposited in a dot pattern and cured onto the fabric.
Unlike coated gloves — where the entire palm or hand is dipped in a rubber compound like nitrile, latex, or PU — dotted gloves keep most of the cotton fabric exposed and add grip only where the dots sit. That makes them lighter, more breathable, and noticeably cheaper than a fully coated glove, which is why cotton dotted hand gloves remain one of the highest-volume categories in industrial hand protection — used anywhere the job needs "a bit more grip than bare cotton" rather than full liquid or chemical resistance.
What are PVC dots on gloves for? The raised dots increase surface friction between the glove and whatever you're handling. On smooth or slightly textured dry material — cardboard cartons, glass sheets, metal components, packed goods, tools — bare knitted cotton tends to slip. PVC dots grip into those surfaces the same way rubber tread grips a road, letting you hold, lift, and move material securely without needing a full rubber coating.
Single side vs double side dotting. Single side dotted gloves have PVC dots on the palm only, which is enough for most one-directional gripping tasks — picking, packing, carrying. Double side dotted gloves have dots on both the palm and the back of the hand, useful when a task involves gripping material from either side of the hand, such as handling stacked sheets or working with both palms and knuckles in contact with the load.
Why Cotton, and Why Dots Instead of a Full Coating?
This is the natural follow-up question once someone's compared dotted gloves against Delight's nitrile, latex, or PU coated ranges, so it's worth answering directly.
Cotton is breathable, soft against the skin, inexpensive to produce at scale, and comfortable for full-shift wear — which is exactly why it's the standard fabric for high-consumption gloves used across warehousing, general manufacturing, and light industrial handling. The trade-off is that plain cotton offers almost no grip on smooth or semi-smooth material, and very little abrasion resistance on its own.
A full rubber coating (nitrile, latex, or PU) solves the grip problem completely and adds real resistance to oil, moisture, and abrasion — but it costs more, reduces breathability, and is more than most dry-handling jobs actually need. PVC dotting sits in between: it adds meaningful grip exactly where the hand contacts material, keeps the rest of the glove open-knit and breathable, and keeps the price low enough to be practical for teams that go through gloves by the hundreds or thousands every month.
As a rough rule: if your team's exposure is dry material handling — cartons, packaging, tools, general assembly, light construction — cotton dotted gloves are usually the right category. If hands are exposed to oil, grease, chemicals, or wet conditions, a coated glove (nitrile, latex, or PU) is the better fit.
Cotton Dotted Gloves vs Coated Gloves: A Quick Refresher
We cover full glove coatings in more depth in our nitrile full coated gloves guide, but the short version is useful here too — how much of the glove is protected, and with what, is what actually determines cost and performance.
Glove Type | Grip on Dry Material | Grip on Oily/Wet Material | Breathability | Typical Use Case |
Cotton Dotted (PVC dots) | Good | Weak | High | Packaging, warehousing, general dry handling, light assembly |
Strong | Strong | Moderate | Oily, greasy, or wet handling, metal parts, maintenance | |
Strong | Weak (degrades with oil) | Moderate | Wet handling, agriculture — not ideal around petroleum-based oils | |
Strong | Moderate | High | Precision assembly, electronics, fine parts handling | |
Plain Cotton Knit (no dots) | Weak | Very weak | Very high | Light dusting, low-grip handling, liner use |
PVC-dotted cotton gloves are the default choice for dry, high-volume handling precisely because they get most of the grip benefit of a coated glove at a fraction of the cost and weight — which is exactly why they're bought in bulk far more often than any other glove category.
Delight's Cotton Dotted Glove Range
As a cotton dotted gloves manufacturer and supplier based in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, we currently offer four dotted variants, each in White and Blue. Two are knitted at 7 gauge and one at 10 gauge — worth knowing upfront, since gauge changes the thickness and feel of the base glove even before the dotting pattern is factored in.
Delight MD0782 — 7 Gauge Single Side PVC Dotted Cotton Gloves
A 7-gauge seamless knitted cotton glove with PVC dots on the palm only. This is the everyday, high-volume option in the range — reliable grip for general dry handling, a knit wrist cuff to keep the fit secure, and a weight range wide enough to match different work intensities. Because the back of the hand stays plain-knit, it's the most breathable of the dotted options, which matters on long shifts.
Key specs: Model MD0782-W / MD0782-B · Gauge: 7 Gauge · Dotting: PVC dots, single side (palm) · Weight Options: 50g, 60g, 70g, 80g, 90g · Cuff: Knit wrist · Construction: Seamless knitted · Colors: White, Blue · Reusable: Yes
Delight MD0785 — 7 Gauge 12-Inch Single Side PVC Dotted Gloves
Built on the same 7-gauge cotton base and single-side PVC dotting as the MD0782, but extended to a 12-inch length with a longer knit cuff. The extra length carries the glove past the wrist and partway up the forearm, which matters for tasks where the wrist and lower arm need coverage too — moving cartons and crates, handling rough or splintery material, or any job where debris and dust could otherwise work their way in at the wrist. It's available across a wider weight range than the standard-length model, from 70g up to 120g, for teams that want a heavier, more durable glove for tougher handling.
Key specs: Model MD0785-W / MD0785-B · Gauge: 7 Gauge · Length: 12 Inch · Dotting: PVC dots, single side (palm) · Weight Options: 70g, 80g, 90g, 100g, 110g, 120g · Cuff: Extended knit cuff · Construction: Seamless knitted · Colors: White, Blue · Reusable: Yes
Delight MDD0782 — 7 Gauge Double Side PVC Dotted Cotton Gloves
The same 7-gauge cotton knit as the MD0782, but dotted on both the palm and the back of the hand. Double-side dotting means the glove grips well regardless of which part of the hand makes contact — useful for tasks where the hand rotates or the back of the hand also needs traction, such as handling stacked sheets, boxes, or material from multiple angles. It's a heavier-duty option within the dotted range while still staying lighter and more breathable than any coated glove.
Key specs: Model MDD0782-W / MDD0782-B · Gauge: 7 Gauge · Dotting: PVC dots, double side (palm + back of hand) · Weight Options: 60g, 70g, 80g · Cuff: Knit wrist · Construction: Seamless knitted · Colors: White, Blue · Reusable: Yes
Delight MD1082 — 10 Gauge Single Side PVC Dotted Cotton Gloves
The finer-knit option in the range. A 10-gauge cotton base is knitted tighter and thinner than 7 gauge, giving a lighter, more flexible glove that's better suited to tasks needing a bit more dexterity — fine handling, assembly, or work where a bulkier 7-gauge glove would get in the way. PVC dots sit on the palm for grip, and the lighter overall weight (50g–60g) makes it a comfortable choice for long shifts of light-to-medium handling.
Key specs: Model MD1082-W / MD1082-B · Gauge: 10 Gauge · Dotting: PVC dots, single side (palm) · Weight Options: 50g, 60g · Cuff: Knit wrist · Construction: Seamless knitted · Colors: White, Blue · Reusable: Yes
Cotton Dotted Gloves Comparison Table
In short: MD0782 is the everyday 7-gauge single-side dotted glove, MD0785 is the same construction extended to 12 inches for wrist and forearm coverage, MDD0782 adds dotting to both sides of a 7-gauge glove for all-angle grip, and MD1082 is the lighter, finer 10-gauge option for dexterity-led tasks. All four are available in White and Blue, are reusable and washable, and offer multiple weight options within their model.
Feature | MD0782 | MD0785 | MDD0782 | MD1082 |
Gauge | 7 Gauge | 7 Gauge | 7 Gauge | 10 Gauge |
Dotting | Single side (palm) | Single side (palm) | Double side (palm + back) | Single side (palm) |
Length | Standard | 12 Inch (extended) | Standard | Standard |
Weight Options | 50g–90g | 70g–120g | 60g–80g | 50g, 60g |
Cuff Type | Knit wrist | Extended knit cuff | Knit wrist | Knit wrist |
Best For | Everyday dry handling | Handling needing wrist/forearm coverage | All-angle grip, stacked material | Light-to-medium handling needing dexterity |
Colors Available | White, Blue | White, Blue | White, Blue | White, Blue |
Reusable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
For exact pricing, current stock, and bulk order quantities, reach out to our team directly — availability and rates shift with weight option and order volume, so it's best to check with us before finalizing. Call/WhatsApp: +91-8740977703
Cotton Dotted Gloves Price: What Affects It?
We don't publish a fixed rate card for cotton dotted gloves, because price genuinely depends on a few variables stacking together: gauge (7 gauge vs 10 gauge), weight option (a 50g glove and a 120g glove use very different amounts of yarn), single side vs double side dotting, cuff length, and your order quantity. A trial order of a few dozen dozen and a wholesale order of several thousand pieces simply don't land on the same price point. If you're comparing a cotton dotted gloves price list across suppliers, it's worth asking each one whether the quote covers GST and freight, whether they can issue a proper GST invoice, and what the minimum order quantity (MOQ) is for that rate. Share your requirement — model, weight, quantity — with us and we'll get back with pricing suited to your order size, whether that's a small trial MOQ for a single site or a bulk cotton gloves order for PAN India distribution or export.
How Do I Choose the Right Cotton Dotted Glove?
A few questions usually get you to the right model fast:
Is grip needed on the palm only, or on both sides of the hand? If your team only grips material with the palm — most picking, packing, and general handling tasks — a single-side dotted glove (MD0782, MD0785, or MD1082) is enough. If the back of the hand also needs traction, the double-side dotted MDD0782 is the right call.
Does the task need wrist or forearm coverage? If material is bulky, rough, or handled close to the body — cartons, crates, sacks — the MD0785's 12-inch extended cuff protects the wrist and lower forearm as well as the hand.
Do you need a heavier or lighter glove? Weight option scales with expected wear and tear. Lighter weights (50g–60g) suit lighter, more frequent handling where dexterity matters; heavier weights (80g–120g) suit tougher, more abrasive material where durability matters more than fine control.
Does your team need more flexibility and dexterity than a standard glove offers? The 10-gauge MD1082 is knitted finer and thinner than the 7-gauge range, trading a little bulk resistance for a closer, more flexible fit — useful for assembly-adjacent tasks.
Do you need a specific color for site identification? Both White and Blue are available across all four models, which some buyers use to visually separate teams, shifts, or departments on the floor.
Which Industries Use Cotton Dotted Gloves?
Dotted cotton gloves tend to matter most wherever hands are doing repetitive dry handling, day in and day out:
Warehousing and logistics — picking, packing, sorting, and loading cartons, crates, and packaged goods where a secure grip on cardboard and plastic matters.
Packaging and FMCG production lines — high-volume, repetitive handling where comfort over a full shift and low glove cost per pair both matter.
General manufacturing and assembly — light component handling, machine tending, and general floor work where full chemical or oil resistance isn't needed.
Construction and building material handling — moving bricks, tiles, pipes, and other rough dry material where the MD0785's extended cuff adds wrist protection.
Retail, agriculture, and general labour tasks — anywhere a low-cost, comfortable, breathable glove with basic grip is the practical choice over a heavier coated glove.
Across India, we supply cotton dotted gloves to buyers in industrial clusters spanning Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and the NCR region — anywhere warehouses, factories, and workshops need reliable, cost-effective hand protection gloves at scale.
Cotton Dotted Gloves vs Plain Cotton Knitted Gloves: Which One Do You Need?
We get this question from buyers comparing our cotton knitted gloves range against the dotted range, so here's the direct comparison.
Plain cotton knitted gloves — with no PVC dots — are the lightest, most breathable, and lowest-cost option, but offer almost no added grip beyond the natural texture of the knit. They work fine for light dusting, general liner use, or tasks where grip genuinely isn't a factor.
Cotton dotted gloves add PVC dots to the palm (or both sides) specifically to solve the grip problem, at a modest cost increase over plain knitted gloves. For any task involving actual material handling — picking, packing, carrying, moving — the dotted range is the more practical choice, since the grip improvement directly reduces dropped items, handling time, and hand fatigue from over-gripping a slippery glove.
If your team's work is genuinely grip-free, plain cotton knitted gloves are the more economical pick. If hands are gripping and moving material of any kind, dotted gloves are worth the small price difference. If you're not sure which category your task falls into, describe the work to our team and we'll point you to the right glove.
Common Mistakes When Buying or Using Cotton Dotted Gloves
Choosing single-side dotting when the job needs double-side grip. If your team's hands rotate or grip from the back of the hand during the task — stacking, flipping, handling from multiple angles — a single-side dotted glove will underperform. The MDD0782's double-side dotting exists specifically for this.
Ignoring gauge when comparing prices across suppliers. A 7-gauge and a 10-gauge glove are not the same product — 7 gauge is thicker and more durable, 10 gauge is finer and more flexible. Comparing prices without matching gauge leads to comparing two different gloves.
Skipping the cuff-length question for bulkier handling tasks. If your team handles crates, sacks, or rough building material close to the wrist and forearm, a standard-length glove (MD0782, MDD0782, MD1082) won't cover that area — the MD0785's 12-inch extended cuff exists for exactly this scenario.
Buying the lightest weight option purely on price. A lighter glove wears through faster on abrasive material, which often ends up costing more over a few months of reordering than a slightly heavier, more durable weight option would have.
Using cotton dotted gloves for wet, oily, or chemical-exposure tasks. PVC dots improve dry grip but don't add meaningful resistance to oil or moisture. If your team's hands get wet or greasy during the job, a nitrile, latex, or PU coated glove is the correct category — not a dotted cotton glove.
Care & Maintenance Tips
Cleaning: Hand wash with mild soap and lukewarm water. Harsh detergents and repeated machine washing wear down the PVC dots faster than normal use does.
Drying: Air dry away from direct heat or sunlight — high heat can cause the PVC dots to soften, crack, or peel away from the fabric over time.
Storage: Store in a clean, dry place away from sharp objects that could snag or tear the knit.
Inspection: Check the palm dots regularly for flattening, cracking, or peeling — once the dots wear smooth, the glove's grip advantage over plain cotton starts to disappear.
Replacement: Cotton dotted gloves are a high-turnover, cost-effective category by design — replace a pair once the dots or knit visibly wear rather than pushing a worn glove past the point where it's actually improving grip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are cotton dotted gloves used for?
They're used for dry material handling tasks that need more grip than plain cotton offers but don't involve oil, chemicals, or wet conditions — picking, packing, sorting, carrying, and general handling in warehousing, packaging, manufacturing, and construction.
What's the difference between single side and double side dotted gloves?
Single side dotted gloves have PVC dots on the palm only, suited to one-directional gripping tasks. Double side dotted gloves have dots on both the palm and the back of the hand, suited to tasks where grip is needed from multiple angles, such as handling stacked material.
What's the difference between 7 gauge and 10 gauge cotton gloves?
Gauge refers to knit density. 7-gauge gloves are knitted thicker and are more durable for heavier handling. 10-gauge gloves are knitted finer and thinner, offering more flexibility and dexterity for lighter tasks.
Which cotton dotted glove offers wrist protection?
The MD0785, with its 12-inch extended knit cuff, covers the wrist and lower forearm in addition to the hand — useful for handling crates, sacks, or rough building material close to the body.
Are cotton dotted gloves reusable?
Yes, all four variants in our dotted range are designed to be reusable and washable. Hand washing with mild soap is recommended over harsh detergents or machine washing, which wear down the PVC dots faster.
What weight options are available in the cotton dotted range?
Weight varies by model: MD1082 (10 gauge) is available in 50g and 60g; MD0782 (7 gauge, standard length) in 50g to 90g; MDD0782 (7 gauge, double side) in 60g to 80g; and MD0785 (7 gauge, 12-inch) in 70g to 120g.
What colors are available in the cotton dotted range?
All four variants — MD0782, MD0785, MDD0782, and MD1082 — are available in White and Blue.
What is the price of cotton dotted gloves?
Price depends on gauge, weight option, dotting pattern (single vs double side), cuff length, and order quantity, so we quote flexible pricing based on your requirement rather than a fixed rate. Share your quantity and preferred model with our team for a current quote.
Can cotton dotted gloves be used for wet or oily work?
Not reliably. PVC dots improve grip on dry material but don't add resistance to oil, grease, or moisture the way a nitrile, latex, or PU coated glove does. For wet or oily handling, a coated glove is the better choice.
Where can I find a reliable cotton dotted gloves supplier in India?
Look for a supplier that shares verifiable product specifications, keeps consistent stock across gauges, weights, and colors, and offers flexible pricing for both trial and bulk orders. Delight Safety supplies cotton dotted and other industrial safety gloves to buyers across India — reach out with your requirement and we'll walk you through the options.
Are Delight's cotton dotted gloves manufactured in India?
Delight Safety is based in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, and supplies cotton dotted and other industrial PPE gloves to buyers PAN India, as well as for export. Reach out to our team for details specific to a given model.
What is the MOQ for a bulk cotton dotted gloves order?
MOQ depends on the specific model, weight option, and current stock. We work with both single-site buyers placing smaller trial orders and distributors placing larger recurring bulk orders — share your quantity with our team and we'll confirm what applies to your order.
Do you provide a GST invoice for cotton dotted gloves orders?
Yes, GST-compliant invoicing is available for orders. If freight or GST inclusion affects your budgeting, it's worth confirming this with our team upfront alongside your price quote.
Can PVC dotted gloves be customized with logo printing?
Yes, size, weight option, and logo printing are available on request across the cotton dotted range — useful for distributors and companies that want branded gloves for their teams.
Are cotton dotted gloves the same as PVC dotted hand gloves?
Yes. "Cotton dotted gloves" and "PVC dotted hand gloves" refer to the same product — a cotton-knit glove with PVC dots applied to the palm (or palm and back) for grip. The terms are used interchangeably across the industry.
What's the best cotton dotted glove for warehouse and packing work?
For general picking, packing, and carton handling, the standard 7-gauge single-side dotted MD0782 covers most warehouse tasks. If material is bulkier or wrist coverage matters, the 12-inch MD0785 is the better fit.
Do cotton dotted gloves protect against cuts or sharp edges?
No. Cotton dotted gloves are designed for grip on dry material, not cut resistance. For sharp edges, glass, or metal sheet handling, look at our cut level gloves range instead.
How many pairs of cotton dotted gloves does a typical bulk order include?
Order size varies widely by buyer — from a few hundred pairs for a single site trial to tens of thousands of pairs for distributor and export orders. Share your expected monthly or one-time quantity with our team for a quote matched to that volume.
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Where to Buy
All four gloves in our cotton dotted range — MD0782, MD0785, MDD0782, and MD1082 — are available in White and Blue for bulk and wholesale industrial orders, with flexible pricing based on gauge, weight, and quantity. As a hand protection gloves and PPE gloves supplier based in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan and serving buyers PAN India, we work with everyone from single-site factories and warehouses to distributors placing recurring wholesale orders — including GST-invoiced domestic orders and export inquiries.
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Conclusion
Cotton dotted gloves exist for the jobs where plain cotton isn't grippy enough but a full rubber coating is more than you need — dry handling, packing, and general industrial work where PVC dots on the palm (or both sides) solve the grip problem without giving up breathability or driving up cost. Which of our four variants fits best comes down to how your team handles material: everyday single-side grip, wrist and forearm coverage for bulkier loads, all-angle grip for stacked or rotated handling, or a finer, more flexible glove for dexterity-led tasks. If you're still unsure which one suits your floor, tell us what your team handles day to day and how many pieces you need — we'll match you to the right glove and a price that fits your order size.
Written by Mahesh Prakash, Head of Marketing at Delight Safety, with 13+ years of experience.
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