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
2½” short cuff found on leather
palm, and cotton/synthetic gloves. |
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Gauntlet
Cuff
4½” 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, Flame
Tamers
disclaims all warranties (expressed and implied) as to any product’s
performance or any information provided. |
