Our hands are our chief means of managing and influencing our physical environment. It therefore behooves us to protect them from needless harm or injury, or from exposing them to unnecessary risks. When climbing trees, there is always the possibility of cutting or scraping them when grabbing branches, and burning them when rappelling. These can be avoided by wearing a pair of Timberland Pro ExtraGrip Gloves.
The gloves are made of a combination of materials with different characteristics positioned exactly where they are most needed. Since it is the palmar aspect of the hand that absorbs the pressure of gripping an object, this part is made of soft-grain goat leather. It is also water-repellent keeping moisture at bay. Rubber reinforcements are incorporated on the palms and fingers providing a non-slip grip and abrasion-resistance.
The back of the glove is made of Lycra, thus it is expandable, flexible, and breathable. This prevents clammy hands that could come from sweating or apprehensions about falling off the tree. A water-repellent laminate coats the fabric which prevents moisture seeping into the gloves from outside.
The glove’s wrist is elasticized snugly wrapping your wrist with its self-fastening strap. This avoids the possibility of getting it snagged on your carabiners, ascenders, descenders, or any other gear, and on the tree itself.
The components of the Timberland Pro ExtraGrip Gloves are sewn together to produce a comfortable fit and at the same time maintaining dexterity. The rubber reinforcements are double-stitched for more secure attachments.
The gloves are available in black and light khaki, in sizes from 7 to 11.