Leather Comparison

Cow: By far, the most commonly used leather in the safety industry due to good abrasion resistance and attractive appearance.

Pig: Offers the best abrasion resistance and breatheability. Leather remains soft and supple after repeated use, even after wetting.

Goat: Excellent abrasion resistance with strong tensile strength. High lanolin content makes the leather soft.

Deer: Highest tensile strength of all leathers. Excellent dexterity and softness.

About Pigskin

Pigskin is more breathable and supple than cowhide because of sweat pores on the surface of the leather. Pigskin offers the best abrasion resistance for longer wear. The naturally high lanolin content in pigskin allows it to return to softness, even after repeated contact with water.

Lining Comparison

Fleece:  The most commonly used glove liner, made of napped brushed cotton.

3M Thinsulate™: The warmest think insulation on the market, ThinsulateTM has about 1.5 times more warmth than down feather lining, and absorbs less than 1% of its own weight in water which allows it to retain its insulating ability even in damp conditions.

Pile:  This synthetic wool is popular because of its relatively low cost and realistic similarity to wool.

Foam: With the comfort of a fleece layer and an additional 2 layers of polyester and polyurethane foam, this lining offers the most value for warmth insulation.

Leather Layers

Split Cowhide: The layer beneath the surface of the cow.  

Features of a Full Leather Palm

• Extended Leather Pull
• Wing Thumb
• Gunn Pattern Construction
• Full Leather Index Finger
• Palm Fleece Lined
• 2 ½ “ Safety Cuff (Rubber, Plastic, Canvas, Denim, or Starch)
• Elastic Back
• Leather Knuckle Strap
• Leather Reinforced Fingertips

Cuts of Split Leather

Side Split:  The portion of the hide that covers the rib area of the animal. This premium leather is more uniform and offers the greatest protection because there are fewer scars and weak fibers.

Shoulder Split: Portion of the hide on the neck and shoulder of the animal. More economical than side split, this leather has more visible texture differences and less fiber density. We offer the widest range of shoulder quality split leather in the industry. Different grades of shoulder leather have been carefully selected to construct a glove to suit your needs and budget.

Belly Split: From the belly portion of the animal, this leather is generally used for economy grade gloves.

Cuff Construction & Material

Leather:  Provides durability and longer wear.
Duck:   Single-ply of heavy cotton material.
Rubberized:   Rubber material laminated in between 2 fabric layers.
Plasticized:  Waterproof polyethylene adhesive laminated between pieces of fabric.
Denim:  Economical single-ply fabric material.
Starched: Two layers of fabric laminated together, then starched.
2 ½“ Safety Cuff: The most common cuff design, protects the wrist area. Slides on and off easily.
4 ½“ Gauntlet Cuff: This longer cuff offers the same protection as a Safety Cuff, with increased protection to the forearm.
Knit Wrist: This design holds the glove in place while preventing debris from entering.

Double Palm, Double Protection

The outer layer of leather on the palm, index finger, and thumb area provides extra protection for applications involving heavy abrasion such as rubbish and lumber handling.

Choosing the Most Appropriate Welder Lining:

	Cotton Maximum moisture absorption Best dexterity for basic welding
	Cotton/Foam Cotton layer for moisture Foam layer for heat protection and cold weather use
	Wool Designed for higher heat and cold applications

Synthetic Rubbers

Nitrile and Neoprene are synthetic rubbers that provide excellent resistance to abrasion & puncture. They provide protection against a wide range of solvents, oils, greases, acids, caustics, and many petroleum products. Neoprene and Nitrile gloves normally function well in temperatures ranging from 25°F (-4°C) to 300°F (149°C).

What is Latex?

Latex is a common term for the milky sap that oozes from plants and trees. Rubber is a coagulated form of latex that is derived from neotropical plants. Commercial rubber is produced from latex of Hevea brasiliensis, a rubber tree that originated in Brazil. As the only country to have this indigenous tree, Brazil once held a monopoly on the world’s rubber source. However, in 1853, a British agent named Sir Henry Wickham smuggled 70,000 Hevea brasiliensis seeds to be planted in British colonies in Southeast Asia. Now, approximately 90% of the world’s rubber comes from Southeast Asia. The Hevea brasiliensis requires 8-10 years to mature into a rubber producing stage, and can produce latex for up to 33 years.

Layered Heat Protection