Water Resistant Leather Cowhide Driver Gloves - D357 Waterproofing added in tanning process to create water repellency Patented Double Wedge™ design (Extreme curved finger pattern) Ergonomically constructed to reduce hand fatigue and increase comfort Winged thumb configuration to decrease material bunching around palm Shirred back (Elastic stretch band for more secure fit) Purpose placed gussets for longer-lasting wear Minimized seams to prevent stitching abrasion 1MM thickness leather cowhide Glove Care & MaintenanceConditioning Leather for First Time UseTo achieve a perfect fit, Bear Knuckles leather gloves should conform tightly to your hands when wearing for the first time as leather will stretch. Put leather gloves on Spritz with waterNote: If gloves are water/oil resistant, use mink oil or leather conditioner instead of water Wear until dry Maintenance & Cleaning All Bear Knuckles gloves are safe to hand or machine wash and dry. After machine washing, gloves will shrink to original size and may be stiff. Follow Break-in Steps above to recondition.