Description
MCR Safety Sidekick 16012 is a premium A grade cowhide leather palm work glove with wing thumb, safety cuff. MCR Safety rates it puncture level 5. Sold by the dozen. Part of the Sidekick series. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
MCR Safety 16012 specifications
| Item | MCR Safety data |
|---|---|
| Part number | 16012XL |
| Series | Sidekick |
| MCR Safety description | Sidekick Series Gloves Double Leather Palm Work Gloves Premium A Grade Split Side Leather 2.5 Inch Rubberized Safety Cuff |
| ANSI Puncture Level | 5 |
| Leather Type | Cowhide |
| Leather Grade | Premium A |
| Pattern | Leather Palm |
| Cuff Style | Safety Cuff |
| Thumb Style | Wing |
| Packaging | Inner Box 12 |
| MCR Safety sells by | Dozen |
| Case pack (MCR Safety file) | 6 per case |
| California Proposition 65 | Warning applies, as MCR Safety lists it |
Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/arm-hand-protection/16012, fetched Nov 6 2026; MCR Safety specification sheet 16012; MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026.
Ratings and standards
| Standard | Rating as published by MCR Safety |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 puncture resistance | Level 5 (150 N or more) |
Source: MCR Safety product page https://mcrsafety.com/arm-hand-protection/16012, fetched Nov 6 2026; MCR Safety specification sheet 16012; MCR Safety, "ANSI/ISEA Standard 105-2024 Update" (ANSI/ISEA 105-2024: A Quick Guide to Hand Protection Standards). Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Double leather palm
- 2.5-inch rubberized safety cuff
- Premium A grade split side leather
- Sewn With Kevlar
Source: MCR Safety feature list for style 16012 on its product page, fetched Nov 6 2026.
MCR Safety 16012 family
| Part number | Style | Size | UPC | Case pack | MCR sells by | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16012M | 16012 | M (8) | 30451431612255 | 6 | DZ | another listing |
| 16012L | 16012 | L (9) | 30451431612323 | 6 | DZ | another listing |
| 16012XL | 16012 | XL (10) | 30451431612491 | 6 | DZ | this page |
| 16012LN | 16012 | LN | 30451431602287 | 6 | DZ | another listing |
| 16012MN | 16012 | MN | 30451431602423 | 6 | DZ | another listing |
| 16012XLN | 16012 | XLN | 30451431602669 | 6 | DZ | another listing |
Related MCR Safety Sidekick part numbers
| Style | Item | ANSI cut | ANSI abrasion | Coating / leather | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16010 | Sidekick 16010 Leather Palm Work Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade | — | 4 | Cowhide | Dozen |
| 16011 | Sidekick 16011 Leather Palm Work Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade | — | 4 | Cowhide | Dozen |
| 16012K | Sidekick 16012K Leather Palm Work Gloves, ANSI A7, Cowhide | A7 | 6 | Cowhide | Dozen |
| 16017 | Sidekick 16017 Leather Palm Work Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade | — | 4 | Cowhide | Dozen |
| 16025 | Sidekick 16025 Leather Palm Work Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade | — | — | Cowhide | Dozen |
| 1680 | Sidekick 1680 Leather Palm Work Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade | — | — | Cowhide | Dozen |
| 1690 | Sidekick 1690 Leather Palm Work Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade | — | — | Cowhide | Dozen |
| 1900 | Sidekick 1900 Leather Palm Work Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade | — | — | Cowhide | Dozen |
| VP16017 | Sidekick VP16017 Leather Palm Work Gloves, Cowhide, Premium A Grade | — | — | Cowhide | Pack |
Source: MCR Safety product page for each style (fetched Nov 6 2026); MCR Safety price and packaging file, Oct 21 2026 (UPC, case pack, how MCR sells it). Each style links to its own page.
MCR Safety 16012 questions
Will leather gloves protect you from electrical shock? MCR Safety publishes no electrical rating for the 16012; its ratings are puncture 5. Rubber insulating gloves are a different product: electrical gloves vs work gloves.
What do leather gloves protect against? MCR Safety publishes these ratings for the 16012: puncture Level 5 (150 N or more). Ratings are as published by the manufacturer, not a claim for any task.
What is a gauntlet cuff? A cuff that extends up the wrist and forearm. The 16012 has a safety cuff cuff, as MCR Safety lists it.
How is the 16012 sold? By the dozen (12 pairs of one size). MCR Safety case pack: 6 per case.
Guides: leather types and grades · cleaning leather work gloves · how to measure glove size · OSHA hand protection requirements · every glove by cut level and coating · electrical gloves vs work gloves.
Manufacturer item number: 16012. Spec sheet: MCR Safety specification sheet (PDF).
This product carries a California Proposition 65 warning from the manufacturer.
MCR Safety Sidekick 16012 double palm work gloves in X-large use premium A grade side split cowhide with Kevlar stitching. They are rated ANSI puncture 5.
- Premium A grade side split cowhide, canvas back
- Double palm construction, unlined
- 2.5 inch safety cuff, wing thumb
- ANSI puncture level 5
- Sewn with Kevlar thread, size X-large
Crews handling rebar, wire rope and scaffold planks get added palm life from the second layer of leather. Manufacturer item number: 16012XL. Sold by the dozen.
Sold by the dozen
One dozen holds 12 pieces. The price shown is for the full dozen; quantity 1 = 1 dozen (12 pieces).
