Glove Lining Advice

[Metrosey]

Hello,

I'm looking at getting some Peccary gloves from Etsy (Leather4u) and I was wondering what would be the best lining in terms of durability. I've heard many people mention about how Cashmere lining disintegrates, so I'd rather go for something that is more durable, unless Cashmere does last a long time.

I've heard Silk or unlined is good (using another layer which acts as the glove lining or just without it) but I wondered on your opinions.

It's UK weather, so only like 0c-12c

Thanks

 

[Anachronist]

Hi Metrosy,

It depends on what weather you wish to use the gloves for. If it's for cold winters I'd go with cashmere as you can't beat the warmth and insulation. Yes, it will disintegrate (usually either in thumb or index fingertip of your dominant hand), but only after many years (if not abused as working gloves ). Silk lining will last for ages, but the gloves are definitely colder in winter and completely unlined gloves even more so. These would only be my choice for intermediate climates with mild winters.

The Gentlemensgazette has some nice peccary gloves in their shop that look well crafted (I'm not affiliated or own any, but am eyeing them myself): https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/accessories/leather-goods?cat=53

 

[Metrosey]

Hi Metrosy,

It depends on what weather you wish to use the gloves for. If it's for cold winters I'd go with cashmere as you can't beat the warmth and insulation. Yes, it will disintegrate (usually either in thumb or index fingertip of your dominant hand), but only after many years (if not abused as working gloves ). Silk lining will last for ages, but the gloves are definitely colder in winter and completely unlined gloves even more so. These would only be my choice for intermediate climates with mild winters.

The Gentlemensgazette has some nice peccary gloves in their shop that look well crafted (I'm not affiliated or own any, but am eyeing them myself): https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/shop/accessories/leather-goods?cat=53

Hey Anachronistic,

The gloves I’m looking at are the ones from the well known Etsy seller as those you linked are great, however far out of my budget, especially when adding import fees.

Would you say silk is good for temperatures at 0-12c, as in the UK, we don’t get cold winters often. Furthermore, is it easy to get the lining replaced.

I’m not sure how easy silk would be to tear in a glove, perhaps from a sharp nail or dirt, so perhaps cashmere might be a better choice. Just throwing ideas haha

Thanks

 

[Anachronist]

If temperatures are above 0 degrees Centigrade you'll be okay with silk lining. If you have snow and below 0 you'll want cashmere or some other woolen lining. Silk lining is usually made of pretty tightly woven silk yarn and quite hard to damage in a glove, so wouldn't worry.

 

[Metrosey]

If temperatures are above 0 degrees Centigrade you'll be okay with silk lining. If you have snow and below 0 you'll want cashmere or some other woolen lining. Silk lining is usually made of pretty tightly woven silk yarn and quite hard to damage in a glove, so wouldn't worry.

But cashmere would still last a long time and even at 10c, it would still be alright too wear and wouldn't get too hot?

Thanks for the help so far

 

[Jan Capek]

Your question shows us how difficult this life of ours is, and how nothing in it is perfect. Take woman, for instance. Or take glove.

When it is not cashmere, it scratches. When it is, it pills and tears.

Through the years, I have been working on a solution, and it is my belief that I have finally found one: When pulling on and off, I do it gently.

Go cashmere.

 

[johng70]

In all honesty, I would suggest that instead of buying a single pair of Peccary gloves - buy 2 pair of hairsheep gloves. I'm in slightly colder weather where I live and I have 4 pairs of gloves - 2 fur lined and 2 cashmere. Cashmere is great in 30 degree (F) weather but when it gets down into the 20s here, it's not warm enough if you're outside for an extended period. In your case, maybe 1 pair of cashmere and 1 of silk.
In the long run you'll be better off alternating gloves (similar to shoes) and they'll last longer. Just another thought.

 

[Anachronist]

I think johng70's advice is a sound one. Everybody always claims how peccary leather is so increadibily durable, but both my lamp nappa leather gloves half lasted for way over two decades without visible wear on the outside and the cost about half or a third of the price of a pair of decent peccary gloves. Personally, for winter I'd only buy cashmere lined gloves. As mentioned further above, one of mine is silk lined, the other cashmere... I don't even wear the prior half as often.