
RMY Cowhide Grain Leather Fitter Gloves,Grain Leather Fitter Gloves With Safety Cuff
When it comes to flame, fire, friction and abrasion resistance, leather work gloves are a very popular choice among operators but with so many different options and hides.Not all leather grains are created equal. There are several different types of animals and applications which make the different grains stronger, lighter, more supple or high-end.
Split leather is commonly referred to as suede and most often associated with larger animals. When the leather is removed from the hide of an animal, it’s extremely thick and the first thing done with the leather is to split it cross-sectionally, into layers. The bottom layer is made into what we call “split-leather.
After leather has been split apart, grain leather is the very top layer. Grain leather has a more appealing appearance and is consequently more expensive than split-leather. Because of aesthetic appeal, grain leather is typically used in commercial products like purses, belts and shoes. Grain leather is better for outdoor working conditions and is more durable but in the safety industry, split-leather is more abrasion resistant and more often used when crafting gloves.
The hide can come from several different places, resulting in different qualities and uses. Top grain is the highest quality and lasts the longest, followed by split leather. Split leather (the internal side of the hide) is further broken down into two categories – side and shoulder. Side split is the most durable and best quality but also the most expensive. Shoulder split is also quite durable but slightly more economical. Belly split is the most economical and least durable cut.
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