UNSPSC 46181538: Thermal gloves

A glove usually made of polyethylene, nylon, and lycra designed to resist very cold or hot environments.

UNSPSC 46181538 Thermal gloves is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as part of broader protective equipment and uniform contracts for fire rescue, emergency response, and public safety operations. The recent solicitations show thermal gloves embedded in larger protective-gear acquisitions rather than purchased as standalone line items — they appear as components within firefighter bunker gear and water rescue equipment specifications. State and local issuing bodies acquiring thermal gloves include fire departments, sheriff's offices, and emergency services divisions operating within city, county, and special-purpose government structures. The buying pattern reflects recurring demand for personal protective equipment meeting NFPA standards and manufacturer specifications as part of annual or multi-year apparel and equipment refresh cycles.

Recent activity spans multiple states and jurisdictions with no dominant geographic concentration. The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department (Florida) issued ITB 26-00380 in August 2026 for bunker gear cleaning and maintenance covering approximately 2,800 sets of coats and pants under NFPA 1851 and 1971 standards, valued at $1,156,137 over two years. The City of Owensboro (Kentucky) posted RFB 4473 in May 2026 seeking a single-source uniform supplier for the Fire Department including embroidered tactical uniforms and specialized apparel. The Columbus Consolidated Government (Georgia) issued RFB No. 27-0007 in September 2026 for protective fire clothing and accessories including gloves, helmets, and boots for the Columbus Fire & EMS Department on an as-needed basis, structured as a two-year contract with three one-year renewal options. Sarasota County (Florida) released a Quick Quote in May 2026 for water rescue equipment including Cestus H2O attack gloves and NRS dry suits, capped at $50,000. The code shows modest recent activity confined to the Southeast and mid-South; opportunities typically specify manufacturer compliance (NFPA, FCC, UL/CSA) and are evaluated on pricing and vendor qualifications rather than item-level substitution.