MATERIAL GUIDELINE - LEATHER
GOATSKIN LEATHER
Very soft feel with high abrasion and water resistance
due to its high lanolin content. High flexibility and dexterity
COWHIDE LEATHER
cow grain leather boasts a naturally smooth texture, enhancing
its overall appeal and comfort.
Compared to various other leather types. it is know for its
remarkably durability, owing to its innate toughness.
It’s a preferred choice for activities like ranching farmwork,
and drilling.
SHEEP/ LAB SKIN
Very Popular choice for gloves where comfort and soft feel is
needed. Soft and delicate skin and have less resistance than
goatskin.
DEER & ELK
Softest and most comfortable with high flexibility and dexterity.
Highest durability and longest lasting. Excellent insulation protection
against cold.
LINNGS
KEVLAR BY DUPONT
Kevlar, produced by DUPONT , combines with materials like
steel, glass, and polyglass to offer high cut resistance in
aramid linings.
Kevlar alone provides moderate to high heat resistance
but not cut resistance beyond ANSI A2 standards.
Combining Kevlar with other materials enhances its cut
resistance, making it effective for various applications.
Kevlar’s versatility and customization options make it
valuable across industries.
JERSEY
Jersey lining is most often used in welding gloves to offer
moderate level of insulation at economical prices
COTTON FLEECE LINING
Fleece is often used in cold-weather gloves but provides
less winter protection than wool and thinsulate .
It is a cost-effective choice, especially when price is a
primary consideration.
WOOL
Wool is versatile, ideal for cold and hot conditions due to
its excellent insulation and quick-drying properties.
It excels in high-heat applications like stick welding.
providing both heat protection and durability.
THINSULATE BY 3M
3M’s Thinsulate is a lighter alternative to wool with good
insulation, allowing greater hand mobility.
Thinsulate excels in applications like werehousing,
transporation , driving and rigging where freedom and
flexibility of hand movement are crucial.