The natural fibers of leather, combined with the aging process during tanning, create a tough yet flexible glove. This is why the fit improves over time as the glove “conforms” to the contours of your hand. Additionally, leather gloves provide excellent protection for a wide range of tasks, making them a natural choice for many workers.

Leather hand protection is available in several types, including cowhide, goat, deerskin, and pigskin. While cowhide is the most popular choice in the industry, pigskin offers superior abrasion resistance and excellent breathability, maintaining its flexibility even when wet.

Leather Types:

• Cowhide: The most popular option; cost-effective, durable, abrasion-resistant, and heat-resistant.
• Pigskin: Soft, flexible, breathable, and does not harden.
• Deerskin: Exceptionally soft, supple, comfortable, and lightweight.
• Goatskin: Known for high tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and a smooth, flexible feel.
• Synthetic: Weather-resistant, lightweight, and comfortable.

Types of Cuts for Cow Leather:

• Side Split: Most durable, providing significant protection.
• Shoulder Split: A great economic option, though slightly weaker than side splits.
• Belly Split: More economical but may have some inconsistencies in texture and appearance.

Our selection of leather hand protection includes various styles:

• Driver Gloves: Slip-on design for easy wear, available with straight, wing, or keystone thumbs.
• Leather Palm Gloves: Offered with safety cuffs, knit wrists, or gauntlet cuffs for enhanced protection.
• Double Palm Gloves: Feature reinforced palm areas for added protection and durability. Many styles use Kevlar® sewn thread for additional strength and seam abrasion resistance. Cotton canvas backs on leather palm gloves improve air circulation.
• Lined Gloves: Available with jersey pile or 3M™ Thinsulate™ insulation for extra warmth in cold weather.

This range ensures that you can find the right leather glove for any job.

Work that exposes your hands to high temperatures, which can cause burns, often requires leather gloves. For instance, leather gloves are commonly used in welding, as they protect against sparks and moderate heat.

The thickness and durability of leather help minimize the risk of cuts and abrasions. For additional protection, Liberty Safety also offers mechanic gloves and impact-resistant gloves featuring leather materials.

You’ll find leather gloves used in the following industries:

Cuff Construction

• 2-1/2” Safety Cuff: A popular cuff design that protects the wrist area and allows for easy on and off.
• 4-1/2” Gauntlet Cuff: This extended cuff provides the same wrist protection as the Safety Cuff, with added security for the forearm.
• Knit Wrist: Designed to keep the glove securely in place and prevent debris from entering.

Lining Options

• Fleece: The most commonly used glove liner, made of napped brushed cotton for comfort and warmth.
• 3M™ Thinsulate™: Known for its exceptional warmth and thin profile, Thinsulate™ provides about 1.5 times more insulation than down feather lining and absorbs less than 1% of its weight in water, retaining its insulating properties even in damp conditions.
• Pile: A cost-effective synthetic wool that mimics the warmth and feel of natural wool.
• Foam: Combining a fleece layer with two additional layers of polyester and polyurethane foam, this lining offers excellent value for warmth and insulation.

These cuff and lining options ensure you can find the right glove for your specific needs.