Types of Leather

Elkskin
Elkskin is known for its soft leather, which provides excellent comfort, dexterity, and insulation.

Deerskin
Deerskin is even more supple than elk, making it an excellent choice for products that feature dexterity as the main benefit.

Cowhide
Cowhide is an overall favorite leather because it strikes a good balance among durability, dexterity, abrasion resistance, and comfort.

Pigskin
Pigskin is known for resilience, holding up well against abrasion, staying pliable with wear, and better withstanding stiffening after exposure to moisture.

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.

Kidskin
Kidskin is the leather from young goat. This leather is softer than goatskin and offers even greater dexterity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keystone Thumb
Classic ergonomic design of the thumb resulting in superior movement and comfort. Found mostly on driver’s gloves.

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