Leather glove treatment

[The Frightful]

Ive just bought some lined leather gloves for winter and would like to protect them as much as possible, is dubbin an option to keep them in good, semi waterproof order ? Historically I have loathed wearing gloves due to lack of feel and grip but as the years advance comfort seems to be much more appealing! Any input gratefully received

 

[Mowmow]

I use some leather grease, I don't see dubbin doing any harm. Just takes some work to rub in. Also rub it in well to remove the slick surface for grip n what not. Im gonna treat mine with tallipoika leather grease (leather saddle grease) and dubbin myself.

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[Robson Valley]

I have endured more than 70 Canadian winters. I'm pretty good at it, -40C and warmer.

Really, really cold? Wear mittens with a leash cord up your sleeves to join them. Inuit style.
The more fancy beadwork the better.
Then when you have to take one off for dexterity, you never drop it in the snow.
My canvas-lined moose-hide mukluks are a dream to wear in cold and 24" or more snow.

Warmer like you? Lined gloves are nice. I have several pairs so some can dry while I wear others.
Several sprays with a silicone repellant is disappointing.
Anything waxy will soak in and discolor the leather, if that matters at all to you. Not to me.

Rain and melting wet snow will leach just about everything out of leather.
Hold them open, get them dried, THEN slop on the proofing into the dried leather.

All pairs of my unlined leather deerskin gloves are dirty on the fingers and palms. So be it.
Actually, this coming week will be wet snow, cold rain and probably -5C nights.
Time to dig out the flannel-lined blue jeans, too.

 

[Billy-o]

Dubbin will do. It is messy and sticky but fine. You might be better off just getting some leather dressing. I got a free sachet of wax from Hestra a while ago. Gone now, but when I orient myself better I am going to get a can of the stuff. It was good. Nikwax might be worth looking at. They got lots and lots of products, not just techwash

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I just use neetsfoot oil from a farming/horsey type shop and am happy with it.

 

[The Frightful]

I use some leather grease, I don't see dubbin doing any harm. Just takes some work to rub in. Also rub it in well to remove the slick surface for grip n what not. Im gonna treat mine with tallipoika leather grease (leather saddle grease) and dubbin myself.

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Never even knew leather grease existed ! Will give it a go cheers

 

[The Frightful]

I have endured more than 70 Canadian winters. I'm pretty good at it, -40C and warmer.

Really, really cold? Wear mittens with a leash cord up your sleeves to join them. Inuit style.
The more fancy beadwork the better.
Then when you have to take one off for dexterity, you never drop it in the snow.
My canvas-lined moose-hide mukluks are a dream to wear in cold and 24" or more snow.

Warmer like you? Lined gloves are nice. I have several pairs so some can dry while I wear others.
Several sprays with a silicone repellant is disappointing.
Anything waxy will soak in and discolor the leather, if that matters at all to you. Not to me.

Rain and melting wet snow will leach just about everything out of leather.
Hold them open, get them dried, THEN slop on the proofing into the dried leather.

All pairs of my unlined leather deerskin gloves are dirty on the fingers and palms. So be it.
Actually, this coming week will be wet snow, cold rain and probably -5C nights.
Time to dig out the flannel-lined blue jeans, too.

Thanks for your imput, had looked at silicone but now won't bother. Big minus temps are a rarity for me as in southern England, reading your reply has given me glove envy! Good call re the cord though, will put eyelets on them. Takes me back to when my nan sewed elastic to my mittens as a little kid, cheers

 

[The Frightful]

Dubbin will do. It is messy and sticky but fine. You might be better off just getting some leather dressing. I got a free sachet of wax from Hestra a while ago. Gone now, but when I orient myself better I am going to get a can of the stuff. It was good. Nikwax might be worth looking at. They got lots and lots of products, not just techwash

Im sure i have a tin of nikwax somewhere will have to dig it out, now wishing id bought more pairs to try out different methods cheers

 

[The Frightful]

I just use neetsfoot oil from a farming/horsey type shop and am happy with it.

Got some of this too, probably with the nikwax. Used it on boots ages ago, worked really well. Can see me spending more on products than the bl**** gloves !! Cheers

 

[chimpy leon]

I use Renapur on my leather work gloves, works good on boots too.

 

[The Frightful]

I use Renapur on my leather work gloves, works good on boots too.

Cheers, ill look it up

 

[Brevergy]

Dubbin is a great option for treating your lined leather gloves to keep them in good condition and semi-waterproof. It helps to condition the leather, keeping it supple and protecting it from the elements. Just make sure to test it on a small, inconspicuous area first to ensure it doesn't affect the color or texture of your gloves.

 

[Decacraft]

Depending on the brand they may offer their own care package.

I have a pair of the hestra falt guide gloves and use the hestra branded leather balm care. I usually give them a wipe over with a damp cloth and saddle soap, dry them naturally and apply the hestra balm.

I use the casstrom leather wax on my sheaths, dubbin and wax on my boots and belt.

 

[MikeLA]

I’ve always just used shoe polish or dubbin but 9 times out of 10 shoe polish

 

[bobnewboy]

Mink oil, by Fiebings, for me. See: Linky

 

[bonzodog]

My Hestra gloves get the same treatment.

 

[Watch-keeper]

Up to this point I just use whatever I have available for my leather boots, at the moments its G-Wax. I put on the gloves, scrape out a dollop of wax and then rub it all over the gloves. Just remember it might change the appearance of the leather and some waxes smell (old Nikwax) and they can also change how the gloves feel when gripping things, mine start out quite sticky then after a few days return to normal leathery feel.