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Selecting Leather Gloves


Types of Leather:

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.

Leather Layers

< Grain
< Middle Split
< Suede Side

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.

COMPARE LEATHER GLOVE PERFORMANCE
Performance Deerskin Cowhide Pigskin
Dexterity Good Good Very Good
Flexibility Excellent Good Excellent
Abrasion resistance Fair Good Excellent
Dries soft and flexible Yes No Yes
Cold blocking Good Very Good Good
Breatheability  Fair Fair Good
Puncture resistance Fair Good Good

Cuff Styles:
Knit Wrist Safety Cuff Gauntlet Cuff
Knit Wrist
Provides comfort and a snug fit.
Safety Cuff
Protects your wrist and ensures quick glove removal.
Gauntlet Cuff
Provides additional wrist and forearm protection.
Glove Construction:
Straight Thumb
Wing Thumb
Key Stone
Straight Thumb
Continuous full leather thumb; seam around thumb
Wing Thumb
Thumb out to the side; welts added to the seams for strength
Key Stone
Thumb set-in as a separated piece, positioned for maximum comfort, reinforced with extra stitching

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