Brass Knuckle® SmartFlex™ BK360 Gloves: Cold Out, Comfort In

The best cold-weather work glove in the world

CLEVELAND—December 4, 2025— Work is already demanding—and when the temperature drops, it gets even tougher. The Brass Knuckle® SmartFlex™ BK360 cold-weather work glove is engineered to keep hands warm, dry, and productive in punishing conditions. Layer after layer of insulation protects against cold exposure while maintaining impressive flexibility and dexterity.

SmartFlex BK360 begins with a 13-gauge nylon shell over a soft, 7-gauge napped acrylic liner for warmth and comfort. It’s finished with a full foam latex palm and fingers—and three-quarter coverage on the back of the hand—for superior insulation and grip. Unlike standard coatings that stiffen in low temperatures, Brass Knuckle’s foam latex stays pliable and responsive, preserving tactile control in cold environments.

Cold exposure isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), workers exposed to extreme cold may be at risk of cold stress, a condition that lowers skin and core body temperatures and can lead to tissue damage or even death.

The sponge-like foam coating of the SmartFlex BK360 creates a strong, dry grip and draws moisture away from the palm surface in wet conditions to help maintain slip resistance (though latex is not recommended for oil exposure). The glove’s sleek black-on-black styling conceals dirt, while its seamless, stretchable knit wrist seals out debris and cold air.

For those who work outdoors or in refrigerated environments, SmartFlex BK360 delivers the rare combination of thermal protection, dexterity, and comfort—helping workers stay compliant, focused, and effective through the coldest shifts.

Now is an ideal time to stock up for winter. Brass Knuckle offers a sample program for qualified distributors to compare SmartFlex quality and performance against other brands.

For more information, visit www.brassknuckleprotection.com.

About Brass Knuckle

Brass Knuckle is a member of the Volk Enterprises family of companies, whose international strategic alliances with documented professional supply partners allow for a full range of safety products, programs, and services to clients across the globe. Brass Knuckle products are found in some of the harshest work environments on earth, where dust, debris, splash, sparks, extreme temperature changes, oil, chemicals, cuts, punctures, scrapes, lifting, kneeling, and crawling are all in a day’s work. We serve diverse markets including construction, roofing, plumbing, automotive, electrical, general assembly, glass handling, HVAC, landscaping, manufacturing, metal fabrication, receiving, warehouse, tiling, vehicle detailing, and more. For more information, contact Brass Knuckle® Safety Products, 1335 Ridgeland Parkway, Suite 120, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Phone: 770-674-8930. www.brassknuckleprotection.com.