Glove Materials

Cowhide

  • Most commonly used in our leather gloves
  • High abrasion resistance, puncture resistance, and tensile strength

Deerskin

  • Naturally soft and flexible
  • Highest cost of glove leathers
  • Moderate abrasion resistance

Pigskin

  • Economical grain leather choice
  • Higher abrasion, puncture and water resistance than other leather
  • Flexible after repeated wetting

Goatskin

  • Dense, but flexible, fiber structure
  • Retains good strength for a thinner leather
  • Perfect for medium duty jobs

Synthetic

  • Thin & flexible – Ideal for high-dexterity gloves
  • Provides excellent abrasion resistance, tear resistance, and puncture resistance
  • Does not harden or absorb moisture when exposed
  • Machine washable
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