Hatch Wheelchair Gloves

For manual wheelchair users, the hands take a daily beating — friction from the pushrims, pressure across the palm, exposure to weather and grime. Hatch gloves, from Patterson Medical and Performance Health, are built specifically to protect the hands that do the work of getting you where you're going, combining padding where you need it with grip and breathability where you don't.

Two options in this collection cover the most common needs. The Hatch Push Gloves use a fingerless, hand-specific design in leather with a cotton mesh and foam backing — the leather palm takes the wear against the pushrim while the open fingers keep dexterity intact for zippers, buttons, and phones. The Hatch All-Purpose Padded Mesh Gloves add cushioning through a breathable mesh construction, a good choice if you push long distances and want more shock absorption without your hands overheating.

Fit is what most buyers ask about first. These gloves are sized (large, X-large, and beyond), and a snug fit matters more than with ordinary gloves — a loose glove bunches at the palm and creates the very hot spots you're trying to avoid. Because the Push Gloves are hand-specific (shaped for left and right), they contour to the natural grip position and reduce fatigue on repetitive strokes. The fingerless cut is deliberate: it preserves feel and control while still guarding the palm, the part that carries nearly all the load and abrasion.

If skin swelling is your concern rather than friction, the Hatch Edema Glove is designed for gentle compression instead of protection. And for riders who need maximum durability against rough terrain or heavy daily use, the Hatch Heavy-Duty line offers reinforced construction that stands up to more punishment.