About Cestus
About Cestus
Cestus, also known as Cestusline, launched in 2010 but drew on more than 30 years of combined experience in the glove manufacturing industry among its founding management team. The company took its name from the ancient Roman cestus, a hand covering worn by gladiators, reflecting its focus on serious hand protection for demanding industrial jobs.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Cestus has rapidly become a recognized name in industrial hand protection, offering gloves that range from basic utility and gardening styles to specialized oil-resistant and anti-vibration technical gloves. Its DeepII line in the Pro Series features a one-piece TPR shield with elevated knuckle protection that runs continuously from fingertips to wrist for high-impact job sites.
Cestus serves demanding environments including oil and gas, mining, welding, and heavy industry, with options spanning anti-vibration, insulated, cut-resistant, impact, winter weather, and leather or goatskin gloves. On ChatMRO, safety managers can search by hazard type or job task to find the right Cestus glove for their crew.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Cestus DeepII glove designed for?
The DeepII glove is part of Cestus's Pro Series and is designed for jobs requiring maximum impact protection, featuring a one-piece TPR shield with elevated knuckles that protects continuously from fingertips to wrist. It's commonly specified for oil and gas, mining, and heavy industrial tasks where hand impact injuries are a known hazard.
Does Cestus make anti-vibration gloves?
Yes, Cestus offers anti-vibration gloves designed to reduce hand-arm vibration exposure for workers operating power tools, jackhammers, or other vibrating equipment over extended periods. These gloves are often selected to help meet workplace vibration exposure limits set by safety programs.
What industries typically use Cestus gloves?
Cestus gloves are used across oil and gas, mining, welding, construction, and general heavy industry, anywhere workers face impact, cut, vibration, or thermal hazards to their hands. The company's range spans from basic utility gloves to specialized technical protection for the most demanding job sites.
How is Cestus different from older, more established glove brands?
Cestus was founded in 2010 by a team with more than 30 years of prior glove industry experience, letting it enter the market with a focused line on technical impact and anti-vibration protection rather than a broad general catalog. This specialization has helped it build a reputation in high-hazard industrial segments relatively quickly.
Are Cestus gloves available in cut-resistant and winter weather versions?
Yes, in addition to impact and anti-vibration lines, Cestus offers cut-resistant gloves and winter weather gloves designed for cold-climate job sites. Specifying the primary hazard and climate conditions when searching helps match you to the right Cestus glove model.