Types
of Leather |
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Elkskin
Elkskin is known for its soft leather, which provides excellent
comfort, dexterity, and insulation. |
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Deerskin
Deerskin is even more supple than elk, making it an excellent
choice for products that feature dexterity as the main benefit. |
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Cowhide
Cowhide is an overall favorite leather because it strikes a good
balance among durability, dexterity, abrasion resistance, and
comfort. |
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Pigskin
Pigskin is known for resilience, holding up well against abrasion,
staying pliable with wear, and better withstanding stiffening
after exposure to moisture. |
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Goatskin
Goatskin is considered to be both durable and supple. Mostly available
in thin cuts, this leather is great for products made for light
to medium protective needs. |
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Kidskin
Kidskin is the leather from young goat. This leather is softer
than goatskin and offers even greater dexterity. |
Types
of Cuts |
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Grain
Thick animal hide can be split into two or more usable layers.
The grain layer is the outermost external side where the hair
used to be. This grain-textured layer is regarded as the most
expensive.
Split
This layer is the rougher internal side of hide. In the glove
industry, it is commonly further classified into subcategories
according to the portion of the animal from which it came.
Side
Split
This came from the back and side portions of the animal. The hide
is densest here, yielding a consistently durable grade leather.
Shoulder
Split
This came from the shoulder area where the hide is less uniform
in density and appearance. The result is a less durable, but more
affordable leather.
Belly
(Economy) Split
The belly area yields the thinnest and least durable leather. |
Types
of Construction |
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Gunn
Cut
This is the standard construction for leather gloves, featuring
the benefits of a single piece seamless back and the finer seams
set further away from the working area of the palm. It is also
characterized by the two middle fingers sewn separately onto the
palm piece. This durable design is used for the most leather gloves. |
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Clute
Cut
This construction allows for a seamless palm, but has several
separate pieces of material stitched together to form the back.
Used for cotton/synthetic and economical lightweight leather gloves. |
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Reversible
Pattern
Basically, two identical pattern pieces of material stitched together
at the edges. This makes a symmetrical pattern so that each glove
can fit on either hand, or worn reversed when one side begins to
wear out. This basic design is used mainly for cotton/synthetic
gloves. |
Other
Construction |
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Welted
Seams
This feature is where strips of leather or other material are
sewn at the seams from abrasion and/or sparks.
Seamless
Index Finger
A design in which the seam at the side of the index finger is
placed farther away from the palm leaving the working are of the
finger smooth for better dexterity
Kevlar®
Stitching
Kevlar® thread features better protection against sparks and
abrasion. Usually found on quality welding gloves. |
Sizing
for a Glove |
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To
find the proper glove size, measure the circumference of the hand
above the V of the thumb. Compare the measurement with the chart
below.
| Size |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
| Inches |
6"-7" |
7"-8" |
8"-9" |
9"-10" |
10"-11" |
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Types
of Cuffs |
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Safety
Cuff
2 ½” short cuff found on leather palm, and cotton/synthetic
gloves. |
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Gauntlet
Cuff
4 ½” long cuff found on leather palm and cotton/synthetic
gloves. |
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Slip-On
Style
The natural straight end cuff of a short glove. Found on TIF welding
and cotton/synthetic gloves. |
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Knit
Wrist
Knit wrists fit snugly to keep debris and wind out. Found on leather
palm and cotton/synthetic gloves. |
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Band
Top Cuff
Short flareless attached cuff on cotton/synthetic gloves. |
Types
of Thumbs |
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Keystone
Thumb
Classic ergonomic design of the thumb resulting in superior movement
and comfort. Found mostly on driver’s gloves. |
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Wing
Thumb
Angled construction allows good flexibility with no seams on the
palm side to obstruct work or cause fatigue. Found on welding, drivers,
leather palm, and ergonomic gloves. |
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Straight
Thumb
Simple design that points vertically and is good for gripping. Found
on welding, drivers, and cotton/synthetic gloves. |
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Reversible
Thumb
The thumb is at the side of the glove giving these symmetrical gloves
an ambidextrous fit. Found on cotton/synthetic gloves. |
| Copyright
© 2002 Revco Industries. All rights reserved. This information
is provided “as is”, in the form of an informational
guide, and is not to be considered a warranty of product performance.
Due to the diverse field conditions and other variables which can
affect a product’s performance, Calolympic Safety disclaims
all warranties (expressed and implied) as to any product’s
performance or any information provided. |
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