How popular isIronclad Performance Wear?
In September 2026, people searched for Ironclad Performance Wear by name about 2,790 times worldwide, an 11.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4% of all global work glove brand searches, placing Ironclad Performance Wear fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about work glove brands, Ironclad Performance Wear appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Ironclad Performance Wear is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
MechanixShare of searches 39.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AnsellShare of searches 39.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- CestusShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Ironclad Performance WearShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- Wells LamontShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top work glove brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ironclad Performance Wear was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ironclad Performance Wear is the third most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mechanix5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Wells Lamont3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ansell2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ironclad Performance Wear2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cestus0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wonder Grip0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about work glove brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which work glove brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best work glove brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best work glove brand for hand protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best work gloves”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty work gloves”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which work glove brands compete with Ironclad Performance Wear?
Share of searches by month for Mechanix, Ansell, Cestus, Ironclad Performance Wear, Wells Lamont. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mechanix | Ansell | Cestus | Ironclad Performance Wear | Wells Lamont | Wonder Grip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.4% | 42.5% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 38% | 36.2% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.6% | 35.4% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 8.6% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.1% | 36.4% | 10.9% | 4.6% | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 35% | 40% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.6% | 41.9% | 12.5% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.6% | 42% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 3% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 41.7% | 35.9% | 13.1% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 36% | 42.2% | 12.6% | 4.2% | 3% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.5% | 40.9% | 15% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.1% | 41.2% | 15.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.9% | 39.1% | 11.7% | 4% | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 39.9% | 27.7K | +20% | +4.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 39.1% | 27.1K | 0% | -2.2 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.7% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -3.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4% | 2.8K | +2.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.5% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.9% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.4 points |
1.
Mechanix39.9%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 27.7K estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.
2.
Ansell39.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
3.Cestus
11.7%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
Held 4th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, +2.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.5%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
1.9%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
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How has branded search demand for Ironclad Performance Wear changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ironclad Performance Wear worldwide fell from 3.2K to 2.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ironclad Performance Wear’s share of searches among work glove brands worldwide peaked at 5.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ironclad Performance Wear rose from 5th to 4th among work glove brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for work glove brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Mechanix overtook Ansell to become the leader among work glove brands worldwide, with 39.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Wells Lamont gained share of searches among work glove brands worldwide, from 2.9% to 3.5%.
In September 2026, Cestus lost share of searches among work glove brands worldwide, from 15.1% to 11.7%.
In September 2026, Ansell lost share of searches among work glove brands worldwide, from 41.2% to 39.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wonder Grip worldwide fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ironclad Performance Wear worldwide fell 11.7% over 12 measured months, from 3.2K to 2.8K in September 2026.
How are Ironclad Performance Wear’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ironclad Performance Wear’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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