Although we have covered some of your lining options in our leather drivers page and leather palm work gloves page, those liners are designed to provide chafing protection and mild warmth. For those who face cold conditions, winter-lined, insulated leather gloves may be the perfect PPE. Find out more below.
At MCR Safety, we know hard work doesn’t stop when the weather turns rough. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, outdoor work activities continue in the winter months. Just picture someone working outside in Michigan, where it's -24°F, and freezing rain, snow, and sleet are all present. Conditions like this mean workers need thermal work gloves that are tough enough to protect them on the job and to battle the weather. Without proper protection, workers will quickly find themselves with numb fingertips, or worse. There have been numerous glove innovations over the past couple of decades; however, many workers still prefer warm leather insulated work gloves. Why is this? Leather is a natural insulator, especially cowhide and deerskin, meaning it keeps heat trapped inside the glove. This is an excellent quality, ideal for maintaining temperature near your skin on a cold winter day.
Leather gloves also protect your hands from abrasive work, while still allowing for dexterity and durability. This makes them the ideal choice for a variety of construction projects. However, leather by itself is not warm enough for most winter conditions. Insulated leather gloves, on the other hand, offer the perfect combination of protection from rough work and cold temperatures.
A critical facet of any winter leather glove is the level of warmth provided by the thermal liner. At MCR Safety, we offer winter leather gloves with a range of different liners that lock in heat and block out cold to keep your hands at a comfortable temperature. Some of our most popular leather work gloves are lined with materials such as thermosock, wool, acrylic, and Thinsulate™. We also offer foam linings, which create an air barrier that captures and retains your body heat, while also providing a cushioning effect when handling objects. Each lining offers different advantages for wearers, so we’ve broken out each one for you.
The high-loft matte fiber of a thermosock lining keeps hands warm in cold environments.
Recognized as one of the leading materials for insulation, Thinsulate™ keeps hands warm in extreme temperatures.
Made of cotton or a cotton blend, pile linings provide a soft cushioning material inside a glove.
Interlocking cotton knit fabric helps keep gloves lightweight and flexible.
This single-knit cotton fabric known for its elasticity and soft feel offers comfort at an economical price point.
The soft, cotton fleece material provides users with extra warmth and reduces chafing.
Often used as insulation from the cold and heat, foam linings create an air barrier that offers wearers protection and provides a cushioning effect.
Boasting Nature's best insulating property, wool dries quickly, too.
Fleece-lined leather work gloves are popular for moderate winter temperatures. However, insulated leather work gloves that are wool-lined or Thinsulate-lined are some of the warmest thermal work gloves you’ll find. Just click on the lining above to go to that specific style in our online glove catalog.
We offer workers a complete lineup of lined leather work gloves. They are an ideal part of any work outfit worn in frigid work zones. Lined gloves ward against cold temperatures and harsh winds, in addition to job-related hazards.
Leather driver gloves are thinner, offer better dexterity, and allow increased hand movement. These attributes come in handy when you start adding in extra liners for insulation.
Winter doesn’t play around, and neither do we. The last thing you want to do is find yourself in cold winter conditions wearing the incorrect glove. So, we break down each winter lined leather driver style below by hide.
Cowhide is an excellent choice any time you require abrasion-resistance and long-lasting durability. In this section, we’re highlighting those cowhide leather gloves that come lined with winter linings designed to keep you warm during the cold winter months.
Before we highlight the products, here is a quick rundown of cowhide leather’s benefits:
Downsides: limited moisture-resistance, longer break-in period when compared to goatskin or deerskin
We know you’re concerned about quality, as it determines the length of wear. So, here’s a listing of our leather glove options from the more budget-friendly styles to our more premium cowhide leather work gloves.
Leather Drivers Insulated Work Gloves Premium Grade Grain Cowskin Leather Insulated Gloves with...
Leather Drivers Insulated Work Gloves CV Grade Grain Cowskin Leather Insulated Gloves with Fleece...
Leather Drivers Insulated Work Gloves CV Grade Grain Cow Leather Insulated Gloves with Thermal...
Leather Drivers Insulated Work Gloves CV Grade Grain Cow Leather Insulated Gloves with Thermal...
When you wear goatskin, you experience the ultra-thin feel, along with the natural lanolin that softens one’s skin. Here is a quick rundown of goatskin’s benefits:
Downsides: limited insulation capability
You’re probably reading the downside remark and are wondering why we have winter lined goatskin gloves. They don’t make up a large offering. However, there are those who prefer goatskin in the winter months. For that reason, the leather work glove must be lined.
Yes, as we’ve mentioned, goatskin has limited insulation capability. However, when you line it with our extremely warm Thermosock lining, that’s an entirely different story.
MCR Safety Mechanics Gloves Insulated grain goatskin palm Fluorescent lime back with reflective...
Cold environments can cause problems for hands. Banged up hands in cold climates add misery and can result in expensive medical bills. So, we left no stone unturned with the features found in this style. A Thinsulate™ lining with Kevlar stitching and TPR protection gives your hands the comfort and winter protection they deserve.
MCR Safety Welding Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin Leather 5-Inch Split...
Yes, pigskin gloves are ideal around wet conditions. However, when it’s wet and cold, that’s a whole new ballgame. You’re going to want to stay warm, which means you need a thermal lining. Before we cover some of the thermal leather work gloves styles we offer, here is a quick rundown of the benefits of pigskin leather:
Downsides: limited insulation capability; lowest tensile strength
We know you’re concerned about quality, as it determines the length of wear. So, here’s a listing of our leather glove options from the more budget-friendly styles to our more premium cowhide leather work gloves.
MCR Safety Mustang Premium Grain Pigskin Leather Palm Work Gloves 2.5-Inch Rubberized Safety...
Artic Jack® Split Pigskin Leather Palm Work Gloves Insulated Gloves Lined with...
Artic Jack® Premium Split Pigskin Insulated Leather Palm Work Gloves Fabric Back with 2.5 Inch...
Select Grade Grain Pigskin Leather Thermal Lined Leather Palm Work Gloves 2.5 Inch Rubberized...
Artic Jack® Premium Grain Pigskin Insulated Leather Palm Work Gloves 2.5-Inch Rubberized Safety...
When your gloves get wet due to snow on the ground, you’ll be glad you went with a pigskin winter lined glove.
Wool is Nature’s best insulating material, sure to keep your hands warm all winter long.
MCR Safety Welding Premium Pigskin Welding Mitt Wool Lined with 5 Inch Cow Skin Cuff Adjustable...
Deerskin is extremely soft to the touch, making it one of the best glove choices for someone seeking comfort. Do you know what else deerskin is good at providing? It’s one of the most insulated leather hides available, which makes it an ideal selection for adding a winter lining.
Just be aware that deerskin doesn’t come from commercially raised sources, as does other glove do. This means it is one of the more expensive leather gloves on the market.
Here is a quick rundown of the benefits of deerskin leather:
Downsides: limited abrasion- and puncture-resistance; higher price point for consumers
Leather Drivers Work Gloves Insulated with Fleece Lining Select Grade Grain Deerskin Palm Split...
Like its distant cousin, deerskin, elkskin leather work gloves are incredibly soft and comfortable to wear. Plus, because the hide is thicker than deerskin, it insulates better. The hide’s added thickness makes elkskin leather work gloves more durable, too. One of our most requested elkskin gloves is one with a foam-lined option. Both are classified as welding gloves; however, they are excellent gloves for use during winter months.
Like deerskin gloves, be aware that elkskin leather work gloves don’t come from commercially-raised sources. This means they are one of the more expensive leather gloves on the market.
Everyone loves a nice pair of Thinsulate-lined leather gloves! We’ve designed a variety of winter gloves that provide the perfect balance of protection and warmth by utilizing Thinsulate™ material. Here is some style we offer:
MCR Safety Insulated Mechanics Gloves 100 gram Thinsulate™ lining MAXGrid™ material palm Inner...
MCR Safety Insulated Mechanics Gloves 100 Gram Thinsulate™ Lining MAXGrid™ Material Palm Inner...
MCR Safety Insulated Mechanics Gloves 100 gram Thinsulate™ and Cut Resistant Lining MAXGrid™...
We break down our options into moderate Thinsulate™ leather glove options and extreme Thinsulate™ leather glove options. Our extreme version features double the amount of Thinsulate™, making it ideal for anyone living or working in the coldest areas. You’ll know which one is which, as we put the wording directly on the glove.
We’ve now covered all our winter leather driver styles. Let us move on to our winter leather palm work gloves.
When the temperature drops, choosing a leather palm work glove lined with insulation is critical.
We break down each hide’s winter lining options below. For a description of each hide’s properties, refer back to the lined driver section above. You can also visit our Leather Knowledge Center for additional details on each specific leather hide.
We’ve got you covered here, as we make all three leather grades with a winter lining.
Insulated Leather Palm Work Gloves C Grade Select Shoulder Leather Lined with Red Fleece 2.5 Inch...
Split Leather Palm Work Gloves Insulated, Lined with Thermosock® B Grade Select Shoulder...
Split Leather Palm Work Gloves 2.5 Inch Plasticized Cuff Foam Insulated Full Sock LiningFoam...
Nobody likes to have their hands restricted due to a large inner liner. Synthetic leather is warm and extremely tough, yet flexible, too.
Leather Driver Work Gloves Beige Synthetic Leather Split Cowskin Texture Insulated with Fleece...
When the temperature drops, MCR Safety’s winter lined leather work gloves are engineered to keep you working comfortably outdoors, even in the harshest winter environments! Choose MCR Safety when staying warm is key!
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