Selecting Leather Work Gloves
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Find all the information you need to choose
the right leather work gloves for the job.
Use the easy charts below to find the
work gloves you need now! |
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Find Information on:
• Types of Leather
• Compare Leather Performance
• Cuff Style • Thumb Style
• Sizing chart |
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Types of Leather |
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Cowhide
Cowhide is the most commonly used leather in work 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, which typically have linings to protect the hands
against its roughness. The middle layer is usually discarded
because it has no tensile strength. View all Cowhide Work Gloves |
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Deerskin
Deerskin leather is naturally
soft and supple, with excellent dexterity. Deerskin also dries soft and flexible after
being wet.
View all Deerskin
Work Gloves |
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Goatskin
Goatskin has the highest
natural lanolin content, which
makes
these
work gloves
soft and
pliable,
yet very durable.
View all Goatskin
Work Gloves |
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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.
View all Pigskin Work Gloves |
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Compare Leather Glove Performance |
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Cowhide |
Deerskin |
Goatskin |
Pigskin |
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Dexterity |
Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
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Durability |
Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Excellent |
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Flexibility |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Excellent |
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Abrasion Resistance |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
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Dries Soft & Flexible |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Cold Blocking |
Very Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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Breathability |
Fair |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
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Puncture Resistance |
Good |
Fair |
Good |
Good |
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Cuff Styles |
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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 |
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View all Knit Wrist Gloves |
View all Safety Cuff Gloves |
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Thumb Construction |
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Straight Thumb
Continuous full
leather
thumb; seam
around thumb |
Wing Thumb
Thumb out to the side;
welts added to the
seams for strength |
Keystone Thumb
Thumb set-in as a separated piece, positioned for maximum comfort, reinforced with extra stitching |
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View all Straight Thumb Gloves |
View all Wing
Thumb Gloves |
View all Keystone Thumb Gloves |
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