Technical Data Sheet

• Leather Driver Gloves
• Palm Available in: Cowhide Grain Leather / Goat Skin / Sheepskin
• Back Split Leather
• Available in: Straight Thumb / Wing Thumb / Keystone Thumb
• Without Lining
• Standard Sizing 8 - 11

This combination of materials leverages the best qualities of both grain and split leather to create a versatile and effective work glove.

• Grain Leather: This is the smooth, outer layer of the animal hide. It is known for its durability, water resistance, and suppleness. The grain leather palm provides a superior feel and dexterity, allowing for precise work.
• Split Leather: This is the rough, inner layer of the hide. It is prized for its excellent grip and resistance to abrasion, heat, and sparks. The split leather on the back of the glove provides robust protection.

Here are the primary uses of grain leather driver gloves with a split leather back:

• Superior Dexterity and Grip: The smooth, supple grain leather on the palm allows for a high degree of tactile sensitivity and a secure grip on tools, steering wheels, and small parts. This makes the gloves ideal for tasks that require a good feel, such as operating machinery, using power tools, and performing light-duty assembly work.
• Enhanced Back-of-Hand Protection: The split leather on the back of the glove offers excellent resistance to heat, sparks, and abrasions. This is especially useful in environments where the back of the hand is exposed to scuffs or incidental contact with hot surfaces, such as in light welding, construction, or metalworking.
• Versatility for Various Tasks: This hybrid design makes the gloves a highly versatile choice for a wide range of jobs. They are often used in:
  • Construction: For tasks that require both handling rough materials and using tools with precision.
  • Logistics and Warehousing: For handling packages, operating forklifts, and working with other equipment.
  • Driving and Heavy Equipment Operation: The grain leather palm provides a comfortable and secure grip on controls, while the split leather back protects against wear and tear.
  • Farming and Ranching: For daily tasks that involve handling tools, machinery, and other rough objects.
• Cost-Effective and Durable: This glove style provides a balance between the high-end feel of full grain leather gloves and the cost-effectiveness of split leather gloves. By using the more expensive grain leather on the palm (the area that most benefits from its properties) and the more affordable split leather on the back, manufacturers can create a durable and effective glove at a more moderate price point.

Standards & Certifications

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