Leather gloves are a top choice when it comes to choosing a work glove. Leather gloves are a great option for their excellent resistance to high temperatures and abrasion. When you are purchasing a new pair of leather gloves, consider the type of work you will be doing while wearing your gloves. At Wilco, we carry cowhide, deerskin, goat, and pig. They all have different qualities that make their use unique to the task.
Cowhide leather – The heavy-duty option. Cowhide is divided into three layers prior to manufacturing. The smooth outer layer (or grain side) is used on “premium” grade styles of leather gloves. It is the strongest, smoothest part of the hide. The bottom layer (or suede side) is used mostly on leather palm styles, which typically have linings to protect the hands against its roughness. The middle layer is usually discarded because it has no tensile strength. Heavy-duty cowhide work gloves are best used for outdoor and heavy-duty jobs.
American Glove Driver Split Cow Pull Strap Glove, 150
17 in stock in Pasco
American Glove, Driver Cow Grain Pull Strap Glove, 120
37 in stock in Pasco
Leather Palm Gloves, Large
6 in stock in Pasco
Carhartt Grain Leather Safety Cuff Work Glove, A518
Out of stock in Pasco Check nearby stores
American Glove Leather Palm Berry Trainer Glove, 214
19 in stock in Pasco
Lincoln Electric Premium Welding Gloves
Out of stock in Pasco Check nearby stores
Deerskin leather is naturally soft and supple, with excellent dexterity. Deerskin also dries soft and flexible after being wet. Great for outdoor riders.
American Glove Driver Deerskin Grain Keystone T Glove, 118
26 in stock in Pasco
American Glove Mechanic Grain Deerskin Stretch Glove, 5150
25 in stock in Pasco
Goatskin leather has the highest natural lanolin content, which makes these work gloves soft and pliable with a bit of stretch and durable. They offer great dexterity for handling smaller objects and are waterproof.
American Glove, Men's Driver Goatskin Grain Keystone Glove, 155
56 in stock in Pasco
STIHL, Heavy-Duty Work Gloves
5 in stock in Pasco
HARVEST LANE HONEY CLOTHGM-103 Beekeeping Gloves, M, Goatskin Leather
Out of stock in Pasco Check nearby stores
HARVEST LANE HONEY CLOTHGL-103 Beekeeping Gloves, L, Goatskin Leather/Poly Cotton
Out of stock in Pasco Check nearby stores
Pigskin leather is tanned for toughness and pliability. Soft drying and flexible, pigskin withstands moisture without stiffening. Pigskin also has excellent abrasion resistance, durability, and breathability. It becomes softer after many uses. It does not crack after getting wet, as opposed to various cowhide options.
American Glove, Premium Pig Grain Driver Keystone Thumb Glove, 110
29 in stock in Pasco
Compare Leather Glove Performance |
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Cowhide |
Deerskin |
Goatskin |
Pigskin |
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Dexterity |
Good | Very Good | Excellent | Very Good |
Durability |
Good | Fair | Fair | Excellent |
Flexibility |
Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Abrasion Resistance |
Good | Fair | Good | Excellent |
Dries Soft & Flexible |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cold Blocking |
Very Good | Good | Good | Good |
Heat Resistance |
Excellent | Very Good | Good | Very Good |
Moisture Resistance |
Poor | Good | Very Good | Excellent |
Breathability |
Fair | Fair | Good | Very Good |
Puncture Resistance |
Good | Fair | Good | Very Good |
