The type of material used to make boxing gloves is often a key criterion when choosing the final product. Basically, the manufacturing materials are divided into 3 types:
- natural leather;
- synthetic
- microfibre
Most of you probably think that natural leather is superior to its synthetic counterpart in every area. Generally speaking, one might assume that such a thesis is true, but... But, advances in technology have contributed a lot to the development of this area. Below is a detailed breakdown of the different types of materials used to make gloves.
Gloves made of natural leather
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100% Cowhide Leather Boxing Gloves
This type of leather used for making boxing gloves is very durable and provides excellent flexibility and comfort. It is also the least susceptible to moisture and unpleasant odour. It is now the standard material for high-end boxing gloves (e.g. from Twins or Fairtex).
The gloves offer excellent stretch and maximum resistance to tearing. They last for a long time: they do not crack and aesthetically look as if you have just bought them. Cowhide leather products like these have a pleasant texture to the touch.
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