Gloves ususally only work if they are of a materiel that doesn't melt. Aside from just liking wool gloves, this is the reason I always carry ragg wool gloves instead of something more modern and shmexy - they are dual purpose in my pack because they are my potholders.. if they singe a bit no harm done...

Fleece gloves or other such things don't work as well for this if you may have to take a pot off of a stove. So if you're going to consider your gloves dual use, make sure they don't go poof if a flame gets near 'em