Glove Materials

Leather Gloves

Not all leather is created the same. Many factors affect the quality of leather. Weather such as hot, dry, sunny climates has an adverse effect on quality. Cold weather can actually cause leather to be thicker as part of the animal's natural resistance to the climate. The tanning process plays a crucial role in preparing leather for production. Improper chemical tanning can leave leather stiff and hard.

Leather is graded by thickness, quality, and the section of hide being used. Proper experienced grading and tanning ensure you are getting the best, consistent value and protection.

The most common type of leather used in glove construction is cowhide, primarily because of it's availability. Cowhide offers comfort, dexterity, and good abrasion resistance.

Split is sometimes referred to as suede. Grain leather is primarily used for driver's and premium quality work gloves due to it's price and appearance.

PIGSKIN
Pigskin leather is also used extensively in the manufacturing of work gloves. Pigskin leather is more porous than cowhide which allows the hand to breathe better and dissipate moisture. Like cowhide, pigskin offers good abrasion resistance, comfort and dexterity.

GOATSKIN
A very strong and durable leather. The natural oils in goatskin helps to keep the leather soft and subtle. Like a favorite baseball glove, a goatskin glove is more comfortable once it is worn in.

Cotton Gloves

Brahma cotton work gloves are manufactured using three primary fabrics: jersey, machine knit, and drill. Jersey material made of 100% cotton makes for a very comfortable glove. The inside is brushed for enhanced comfort. Some Brahma styles are blended with polyester enhancing comfort even more.

Cotton drill is stiffer than jersey material but also more durable.

Machine knit gloves offer an economical, comfortable advantage over cut and sewn gloves. These are offered in a variety of weights, gauges, and fiber blends.

Cuff Materials

Leather, Denim, duck, plasticized, rubberized, starched.

Launderable Cuffs: Duck, plasticized, leather.

Synthetics

These gloves are primarily used for protection against chemicals and liquids. Some materials also offer excellent cut and abrasion resistance. Manufactured from a dipping process, sometimes using a combination of synthetic layers.