Our leather gym gloves are cut and sewn in the Oath and Oak Global factory for brands that want a hard-wearing glove for heavy lifting, strongman and everyday gym use.
Leather is durable and conforms to the shape of the hand over time, so a well-made pair feels personal after a few weeks of training.
It suits customers who lift heavy and often, and it gives a brand a natural-material product beside its synthetic gloves.
| Specification | Options |
|---|---|
| Palm leather | Goatskin, cowhide or split leather |
| Back | Leather, mesh or Lycra stretch panels |
| Padding | None, foam or gel under the palm |
| Finger style | Fingerless, half-finger or full-finger |
| Wrist | Short strap or integrated wrist wrap |
| Sizes | XS to XXL |
Leather on both palm and back for the toughest build, suited to strongman and heavy gym customers.
A leather palm with a breathable mesh back, balancing durability with airflow in warm gyms.
A second leather layer across the palm adds protection where bars and handles press hardest.
A leather glove with a long integrated wrist wrap for customers who press and pull heavy.
For every Oath and Oak build, goatskin is used where feel matters, because it is thinner, supple from the start and resists tearing well for its weight.
Cowhide is thicker and more abrasion resistant but needs longer to break in, so it suits rugged builds. Synthetic options are part of our broader gym gloves range.
| Element | Customization Options |
|---|---|
| Logo | Embossing or debossing on leather, embroidery on the strap |
| Leather color | Natural, black, brown or dyed to your color |
| Stitching | Contrast or tone-on-tone thread |
| Wrist strap | Color and logo patch |
| Extras | Finger pull tabs and a terry thumb |
Labels, inserts and packaging routes are on our customization page.
Pairs are packed flat with a header card or in a small retail box, which keeps the leather from creasing and shows the size clearly.
A care card can be added on request, along with barcodes, and master cartons are sorted by size.
Thinner leather gives better bar feel, while thicker leather lasts longer under rough, frequent use.
Little or no padding keeps grip direct, while foam or gel suits customers who want more cushion.
Leather softens and shapes to the hand, so a snug first fit works better than a loose one.
You check palm thickness, how the leather feels when new, finger length, strap closure and how clearly the logo shows.
Production cuts each pair from leather matched to the approved sample and checks every lot. New leather designs pass through our product development stage before production.
Each lot is inspected under our quality control process for the following points:
Synthetic palms such as Amara microfiber copy the look of leather at a lower cost.
| Feature | Leather | Synthetic |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Molds to the hand over time | Consistent from the first use |
| Durability | Long-lasting with care | Tear resistant, wears faster under rough use |
| Care | Wipe clean and air dry | Easier to wash |
| Price position | Higher | Lower |
| Typical buyer | Heavy lifters and strongman | General gym customers |
Many brands lead with synthetic gloves and offer leather weightlifting gloves as their higher-priced option.
MOQ and timing depend on the leather, padding, finger style and branding, and your Oath and Oak quote confirms both.
Share your size run and artwork through the form. Leather gloves ship to you by air or sea freight.
Still have a question?
Send your product details for a quote, or reach Oath and Oak through the contact page.
Wipe off sweat and chalk, let the gloves dry at room temperature away from heaters, and apply leather conditioner occasionally to stop the leather cracking.
Leather can slicken when soaked, so many designs add a suede or textured palm patch. Goatskin stays flexible when wet better than cowhide, which suits sweaty sessions.
They suit strongman, rope and sled work, but many CrossFit customers prefer lighter synthetic or full-finger gloves with more dexterity for pull-ups, rings and other gymnastics movements.
Leather costs more than synthetic material, and cutting around natural marks in each hide adds work. That is why leather gloves usually sit at the upper end of a glove range.
Yes, on full-finger designs. Conductive patches on the thumb and index finger let customers use a phone or tracking app without taking the gloves off between sets.