Sheepskin – Soft and supple grain sheepskin leather is used for gloves where optimum dexterity and sensitivity are needed.

Cowhide – Cowhide is the most commonly used leather in gloves. Cowhide leather is divided into three layers prior to manufacturing. The smooth outer layer, or grain side is used on "premium" grade styles of leather gloves. It is the strongest, smoothest part of the hide. The bottom layer, or suede side is used mostly on leather palm styles, in which most styles have linings to protect the hands against its roughness. The middle layer is usually discarded because it has no tensile strength.

Deerskin – Deerskin leather is naturally soft and supple, with excellent dexterity. Deerskin also dries soft and flexible after being wet.

Goatskin – Goatskin has the highest natural lanolin, which makes these gloves soft and pliable, yet very durable.

Pigskin – Pigskin leather is tanned for toughness and pliability. Soft drying and flexible, pigskin withstands moisture without stiffening. Pigskin also has excellent abrasion-resistance and durability.