A leather glove is used to cover the hand with a separate sheath for five finger in the hand.This made up of tanned hide of an animal.Mainly leather gloves are used for sport events such as baseball,hand ball,etc,.In baseball,glove is an oversize for fielding the ball.Cyclists also use leather gloves.Leather gloves are also used frequently by football players so that they can more easily grip the ball.These Leather gloves provides protection against occupational hazards. For example, Welders use gloves too for protection against electrical shocks, extreme heat, ultraviolet and infrared.Beekeepers use leather gloves to avoid being stung from bees.Construction workers also use leather gloves for added grip and for protecting their hands.
TYPES OF LEATHER GLOVES- Slink lamb is the most expensive lambskin gloves.
- Sheepskin, also called shearling,is used for casual purpose.It is very warm in cold weather,and has its own natural wool lining from the wool on the sheep.
- Cowhide is lower priced gloves.This leather is generally considered too thick and bulky for the majority of glove styles.
- Goatskin is occasionally used for gloves. It is cheaper and hard wearing but coarser than other leathers.
- Peccary type of leather is the most luxurious gloving leather.Peccary leather is soft,difficult to sew,and is hard wearing.It is rare to get in the market.
- Hairsheep leather originates from sheep that grow hair not wool.Hairsheep leather are less bulky when compared to other leathers.Its major benefits are softness of touch,strength,suppleness,and lasting comfort and durable.
- Deerskin has great strength and elasticity.It is very hard wearing and heavier in weight but has a more rugged appearance, with more grain on the surface than hairsheep.
