Glove Guide

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Wells Lamont makes over 120 different styles and types of gloves constructed from hundreds of different materials. We receive inquiries from our customers on a regular basis asking which style of gloves is best for the tasks they are performing. We have selected some styles of gloves and have suggested uses for these styles. Some glove styles are not recommended for certain tasks. Although you can wear any style of glove for nearly any job, the performance and durability of the glove will be affected by the task you are performing. We recommend the following glove styles for the types of tasks listed:

Automotive (Oil/Grease)
Vinyl coated gloves
Neoprene coated/unsupported gloves

Carpentry
Leather palm gloves
Leather gloves
Chore gloves

Cleaning (Household)
Jersey gloves
Latex nitrile or neoprene unsupported gloves

Construction (General, Hand Tools)
Leather palm gloves
Pigskin gloves
Leather gloves

Driving (Equipment Operation/Power Tools)
Leather gloves
Deerskin gloves
Goatskin gloves

Farming
Chore gloves
Flannel dotted gloves
Leather gloves

Fencing - Installation & Repair
Pigskin and goatskin gloves
Leather palm gloves

Firewood/Logging
Leather palm gloves
Leather gloves

Fishing
Golden Gripper
Vinyl coated gloves
Jersey knit gloves
Glove Liner
Jersey knit gloves

Gardening - Look for our complete Wells Lamont garden glove line
Goatskin gloves
Jersey gloves
Jersey dotted gloves

Inspection
Jersey knit gloves

Landscaping
Leather palm gloves
Leather gloves
Pigskin gloves
Lawn Care
Goatskin gloves
Leather gloves
Jersey dotted gloves

Material Handling
Cardboard/Boxes - Flannel dot gloves
Concrete - Leather palm gloves
Dirt/Sand - Flannel gloves, Jersey gloves
Fruit Picking Jersey knit gloves
Glass - Golden Gripper, latex or nitrile
Insulation - No Sweat™ gloves
Lumber - Leather palm gloves
Stone/Rock - Leather palm, Golden Gripper gloves
Warehouse - Jersey gloves

Masonry/Bricklaying
Golden Gripper gloves
Brown jersey gloves

Oil Rigging
Pigskin gloves
Flannel dotted gloves

Painting
Flannel dotted gloves
Jersey gloves
Disposable vinyl gloves

Roofing
Flannel dotted gloves
Chore gloves

Ranching
Deersking gloves
Leather gloves

Washing (Cars, Houses, Household)
Neoprene, latex, nitrile or unsupported gloves
PVC coated gloves

Construction

When Wells Lamont produces a quality pair of gloves, the first factor considered is construction, or cut. The two most common types are Clute and Gunn.

Clute

Clute cut Designed for a roomy, comfortable fit. The palm, including palm side of fingers, is one continuous piece of material. There is no seam on palm side of glove.

Gunn

Gunn cut Extra comfortable because there are no seams on back. The palm side of the middle two fingers is a separate part of the glove pattern, and is sewn to the palm at the base of the middle two fingers. In full leather and leather palm styles, this seam is reinforced with a welt that gives additional resistance to wear in this critical area.

Cuff Styles

There are a variety of cuff styles to choose from. Most cotton and jersey work gloves have a snug knit wrist (1) while leather gloves have a slip-on or shirred (2) style cuff. Leather palm styles have safety (3)
or gauntlet (4) cuffs, or knit wrists.

Thumb Types We have three types of thumbs; extra comfortable one-piece keystone (1), one-piece straight thumb (2) with no seam on the outer side, and wing thumb (3), with no seams on the wearing surface.

Fabrics and Leather

Our cotton gloves are economical, lightweight, but strong. The fabric is tightly woven to assure greater seam strength. Our jerseys are warm for year-round use. We use a full size die for comfortable, roomy gloves. Our flannel chore gloves are strong and moisture-resistant because two layers of material are bonded by rubber-based adhesive to produce the best chore glove on the market. Our PVC-coated gloves are waterproof and tough, yet flexible. We combine leather and cotton for our leather palm gloves.

Leather hides removed from the animal are too thick for commercial uses so they must first be cut into layers. Generally, a hide is divided into three layers.

The smooth outer layer, or grain side, is used for better gloves where "look" and dexterity are important. The bottom layer, the flesh split or suede, is used mostly in leather palm styles, most of which have linings to protect the hands against its roughness. We don't use the middle split because it has no tensile strength.

LEATHER GRADING
Wells Lamont uses only the finest quality cowhide in our leather gloves. All areas of the hide are graded during cutting, then separated into A, B or C grades. Wells Lamont uses primarily A & B grades in our retail products. Because each hide is unique in size and shape, they must be cut one at a time to yield the highest grade possible. The leather is then matched by color and weight to make the finest consumer presentation.

	SHEEPSKIN Soft and supple grain sheepskin leather is used in tasks where optimum dexterity and sensitivity are needed.
	COWHIDE Cowhide is most commonly used in our leather gloves. To maintain our consistency while providing a product that is both supple and strong, Wells Lamont uses both side and belly leather. Side split and shoulder split leathers are best for leather palm gloves.
	DEERSKIN Deerskin leather, naturally soft and supple, is also warm and long-wearing. We use the finest quality deerskin in the industry for our work gloves.
	NAPA GOAT Napa Goat, or goatskin, has the highest natural lanolin content available, allowing these gloves to be thin, soft and pliable, while actually improving its durability. Best for medium duty jobs.
	PIGSKIN Pigskin leather is tanned for toughness and pliability. Soft drying and flexible, even after repeated wettings, it's tough on the job, but easy on the hands.