Cressi Hex Grip Gloves

Good dive gloves do two things well: protect your hands and stay out of the way. The Cressi Hex Grip gloves manage both, making them a solid choice for New Zealand diving where rocky entries, kelp, and cold water put real demands on your hands.

The gloves are built from Cressi's proprietary Dyfiber material - a high-performance composite made from HPPE (high-performance polyethylene) reinforced with stainless steel and synthetic fibres. That gives them a Level 4 ANSI cut resistance rating and Level 3 puncture resistance, which puts them well above standard neoprene gloves for hand protection. Despite the toughness, Dyfiber stays flexible and breathable, so you're not sacrificing dexterity to get that protection.

The hexagonal Nitrile grip pattern on the palms is one of the more practical features here - it gives you a genuinely secure hold on wet equipment, cylinders, and underwater surfaces without being bulky or stiff. Critical areas including the back of the hand, knuckles, and fingers are reinforced for extra abrasion and cut resistance where you're most likely to make contact with rocks or wrecks.

An adjustable wrist closure keeps the gloves snug and reduces water flushing, and the overall construction is designed to minimise hand fatigue on longer dives. If you're regularly diving sites with rough entries, handling heavy kit, or just want a glove that offers real protection rather than just a bit of warmth, the Hex Grip is worth a look.

• Cressi Dyfiber construction - HPPE reinforced with stainless steel and synthetic fibres
• Level 4 ANSI cut resistance rating
• Level 3 puncture resistance rating
• Hexagonal Nitrile grip pattern on palms for secure handling in wet conditions
• Reinforced back of hand, knuckles and fingers for abrasion and cut protection
• Flexible and breathable construction for full dexterity underwater
• Adjustable wrist closure for a snug, secure fit
• Suitable for diving, snorkelling and marine activities