Goatskin is the leather you reach for when a glove has to take abuse and still let you feel what you are holding. These HDX gloves are heavy duty men's work gloves in goat skin leather, made for stretching fence wire, forking hay and digging through a toolbox for the right bolt.
Cotton gloves wear through fast on a working farm. Goatskin is the step up. The leather breaks in to the shape of your hand and stays flexible, so the glove moves with you instead of bunching up halfway through the job.
Highlights
- Heavy duty goat skin leather for fence and hay work
- Men's cut built for working hands
- Flexible leather that breaks in to your hand
- HD Xtreme line from M&F Western Products
- Enough feel to pick up washers and cotter pins
Why goatskin for farm work
Goatskin is light for the strength it gives you, which is why it feels closer to the hand than heavier cowhide. You get the dexterity to handle small parts and the strength to take a snag on wire. That balance is why it is a favorite for fence repair, chores and equipment work.
A heavy duty glove is the one to reach for when you are not sure what the day holds. Fence, hay, hardware and gate latches all ask different things from your hands, and one good pair handles all of them.
These gloves suit a rancher, a farm hand, a horse owner or anyone who needs one pair that does everyday chores without falling apart.
At a glance
| Material | Goat skin leather |
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| Construction | Heavy duty |
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| Fit | Men's |
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| Line | HD Xtreme |
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How to wear it
Pull the gloves on before the job starts and flex the fingers so the leather begins to shape to your hand. Keep the cuffs clear of moving equipment, and pull the gloves off when you handle small parts that need bare fingers.
Keep a pair by the barn door or in the truck, so they are ready when a fence goes down or a bale needs moving.
Good to know
- Pair them with work boots and a pair of work socks for long days on the fence line.
- Fit: choose the size that lets you make a full fist without pinching, then wear the gloves on light work so the leather can shape to your hand.
- Care: let wet gloves air dry away from direct heat so the leather stays supple instead of stiffening up. Condition the leather now and then to keep it soft through the season.
- Keep a spare pair in the truck. When a fence is down, gloves are the first thing you cannot find.
About HDX
HDX is a work line from M&F Western Products, a family-owned company established in 1969. The HD Xtreme gloves are built for heavy chores like fence work and hay.
Pick up a pair now and break them in on light work before the heavy jobs start.