Mechanix Wear The Original Mechanic Gloves – Black

Mechanix Wear The Original Mechanic Gloves — Black

The Mechanix Wear The Original is a dependable mechanic glove, workshop glove and pit crew glove for hands-on work around race cars, road cars, trailers and workshop equipment. It combines dexterity, grip and everyday hand protection without the bulk of a heavier industrial glove, so you can still feel tools, fasteners, radio equipment and controls.

Whether you are changing tyres, servicing brakes, preparing a race car between sessions, installing a radio or loading a trailer, The Original is built for the practical jobs that keep a motorsport programme moving. Sold as a pair.

Why Mechanics Choose Mechanix Gloves

Mechanix Wear gloves are widely used by workshops, race teams and pit crews because they protect hands while preserving the feel needed for precise work. A good mechanic glove should not get in the way when you are reaching for a fastener, working around wiring or operating a touchscreen. The Original is a strong everyday choice when you need comfort, grip and mobility across a full day in the workshop or paddock.

Key Features

• Touchscreen-capable synthetic leather palm: Use phones, tablets and compatible radio or intercom screens without removing your gloves.
• TrekDry® breathable material: Form-fitting construction for comfortable extended use in workshop and pit-lane environments.
• Adjustable TPR wrist closure: Helps keep the glove secure during active work.
• Reinforced thumb and index finger: Extra support in high-wear areas used for tools and components.
• Flexible, low-profile fit: Maintains dexterity for mechanical and electrical tasks.
• Machine washable: Easy to clean after workshop, recovery or pit-lane use.

Common Motorsport and Workshop Uses

• Wheel changes and tyre handling
• Brake servicing and suspension adjustments
• Race-car preparation and between-session maintenance
• Vehicle recovery and 4WD support
• Refuelling support and pit-lane operations
• Race-radio, intercom and electrical installation
• Trailer loading and vehicle maintenance
• General automotive workshop and fabrication tasks

The touchscreen palm is particularly useful when a mechanic needs to check a setup sheet, message a team member, operate a radio screen or review data without repeatedly taking gloves off.

Who Are These Gloves For?

The Original is suitable for race mechanics, race engineers, pit crews, automotive technicians, workshop teams, track-day support crew and off-road recovery users. It is also a useful general-purpose work glove for anyone who needs more grip and protection than bare hands while retaining good tool feel.

Hand Sizing Guide

Measure around the widest part of your palm, just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb. Use that measurement with the Mechanix Wear manufacturer size chart, then choose the closest available size: S, M, L, XL or XXL.

Hand shapes vary, so the manufacturer chart is the final reference. If you are between sizes, sizing up is generally more comfortable for extended workshop or pit-lane use. Contact us if you want help choosing.

Our Motorsport Recommendation

We recommend Mechanix Original Gloves when a driver, mechanic or technician needs a versatile glove for race-car preparation, radio installation, pit-lane work or general workshop use. They provide useful everyday hand protection without sacrificing the dexterity needed around tools, wiring, fasteners and electronics.

Important Protection Information

Mechanix Wear The Original is a mechanic and work glove. It is not FIA fire-rated and is not a substitute for FIA-homologated driver gloves, rated heat protection or specialist chemical protection. For fire-rated racing gloves, see the FreeM FIA Senso 22 Glove. For additional protection around hot components, see the Mechanix Kevlar Heat Sleeves.

Related Motorsport Equipment

• Pit Equipment for race-team and pit-lane essentials
• FreeM Gloves for FIA homologated driver gloves
• FreeM FIA Senso 22 Glove for competition driving
• Mechanix Kevlar Heat Sleeves for added forearm coverage

Harris Race Radios — Motorsport Equipment Specialists

Harris Race Radios supplies genuine motorsport safety and performance equipment to race teams, mechanics and technicians throughout New Zealand and Australia. NZ stock is held locally for fast dispatch, with tracked shipping available to Australia.

Rex Harris is a qualified Radio Telecommunications Engineer and Approved Radio Certifier for NZ RSM and AU ACMA, with motorsport radio experience since 1975 beginning at the Marlboro Series Grand Prix.

Aaron Harris is an active racing driver and race engineer, a Barcelona 24 Hour 1st in Class finisher, Bathurst 1000 and 12 Hour competitor, BMW Race Driver Series Champion, race engineer for Earl Bamber Motorsport, TekworkX, Matt Stone Racing and Porsche Carrera Cup Australia, Asia-Pacific and NZ, and an MSNZ Licence Examiner. Contact Aaron for product and application advice.

📞 +64 27 449 9654 | ✉️ aaron@harriscomms.co.nz

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these suitable for tyre changes?

Yes. The Original provides grip and dexterity for tyre handling, wheel changes and other pit-lane tasks. It is not a substitute for specialist heat-rated protection.

Can these be used around radio equipment?

Yes. The touchscreen-capable palm is useful when operating compatible phones, tablets, radios and intercom screens during installation or pit-lane work.

Are Mechanix Original Gloves heat resistant?

They are not a rated heat-protection or fire-retardant glove. Keep hands clear of hot components and use specialist rated protection where the application requires it.

Do they improve grip in wet conditions?

They provide a grippy working surface, but conditions vary and they are not marketed as waterproof gloves. Use suitable precautions when working in wet environments.

Can they be used for towing and vehicle recovery?

Yes. They are suitable for general vehicle recovery, trailer work and off-road support where flexible hand protection and grip are useful.

Will they fit under race overalls?

They are low profile and suitable for workshop or pit-crew use under racewear where comfortable, but they are not FIA-rated driver gloves. Use FIA-homologated gloves when driving in a category that requires them.

Are they suitable for general workshop use?

Yes. The Original is designed for mechanics, technicians and workshop users who need dexterity, grip and everyday hand protection.

Can I machine wash them?

Yes. The Original is machine washable. Follow the manufacturer's care instructions and allow the gloves to dry fully before use.

How do I choose the correct size?

Measure around the widest part of your palm just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb, then compare the measurement with the Mechanix Wear manufacturer size chart. If between sizes, sizing up is generally more comfortable for extended use.

Do you stock Mechanix gloves in New Zealand?

Yes. Harris Race Radios holds NZ stock for fast dispatch and ships to Australia with tracked courier service.