There are many factors to consider when choosing the best leather work gloves for the job. Use the charts below to find the type of leather work gloves to protect your hands and help make your hard work easy.
Once you have found the right glove, click on the links, under each tab to shop Gempler's collection of work gloves for each of your specific applications.
Working with a glove that does not fit your hand can lead to hand fatigue and injury. To ensure you order the correct glove size, use a tape measure to find the circumference of the palm area of your hand in inches. Compare this number to the chart below to find your glove size. For example, if the measurement is 10" then specify size 10 or L (Large).
View Gempler's large selection and variety of leather work gloves to fit any task.
| Glove | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | Jumbo |
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Hand |
6-7 |
7-8 |
8-9 |
9-10 |
10-11 |
11-12 |
12-13 |
Cowhide is the most commonly used leather in work gloves. Cowhide leather 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.
Deerskin leather is naturally soft and supple, with excellent dexterity. Deerskin also dries soft and flexible after being wet.
Goatskin has the highest natural lanolin content, which makes these work gloves soft and pliable, yet very durable.
Pigskin leather is tanned for toughness and pliability. Soft drying and flexible, pigskin withstands moisture without stiffening. Pigskin also has excellent abrasion resistance and durability.
| Grain Pigskin | Grain Cowhide | Grain Deerskin | Grain Goatskin | Grain Buffalo | Grain Elkskin | |
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Durability |
Good |
Very Good |
Superb |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
|
Flexibility |
Very Good |
Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Superb |
Very Good |
|
Abrasion Resistance |
Superb |
Fair |
Very Good |
Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
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Insulation |
Very Good |
Good |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Superb |
Good |
|
Breathability |
Superb |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
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Puncture Resistance |
Superb |
Good |
Fair |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Fair |
Provides comfort and a snug fit. Prevents debris from falling into the glove.
Gauntlet Cuff Provides additional wrist and forearm protection.
Continuous full leather thumb; seam around thumb.
Thumb out to the side; welts added to the seams for strength.
Thumb set-in as a separated piece, positioned for maximum comfort, reinforced with extra stitching.
