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Description
Heavy Duty Leather Fitters Gloves For Abrasion Protection, With A Cowgrain Palm And Palm Lining For All-Season Comfort
Split leather is fine until the work gets rough. Rebar edges, raw lumber, wire rope, concrete forms, and anything with a sharp grain will chew through a split leather palm in days. The Tough Duck GI86 cowgrain leather work gloves step up the leather grade without adding insulation you do not need in warm or mild weather.
Cowgrain is the outer surface of the cowhide, where the fiber structure is tightest and the natural abrasion resistance is highest. With a thin palm lining for comfort and no thermal insulation, the GI86 delivers the most durable unlined leather work gloves for rough material handling in the Tough Duck lineup.
Key Features and Benefits of Tough Duck GI86 Cowgrain Leather Work Gloves
- Premium cowgrain leather palm is the outer face of the hide where the grain is densest. It resists scuffing, tearing, and surface wear far longer than split leather, which is cut from the softer inner layers. For anyone asking what cowgrain leather is in work gloves, it is the upgrade you reach when the job surface eats through lesser palms.
- Thin palm lining adds a comfort layer between skin and leather without thermal bulk. Your hand slides smoothly, sweat does not stick directly to raw leather, and the glove stays comfortable across a full shift. This is not insulation. It is a comfort barrier that keeps the glove feeling clean and dry during active work.
- Cotton duck back ventilates the top of the hand and allows heat to escape during exertion. The combination of a breathable back and an uninsulated interior keeps the Tough Duck GI86 work gloves comfortable from spring through fall, even on hot days when heavier gloves become a liability.
- Rubberized safety cuff seals the wrist against debris, sharp ends, and abrasive dust. On a glove meant for the hardest surfaces, wrist protection matters because the materials you handle can cut above the palm line just as easily as across it.
- Leather knuckle straps and fingertips layer extra leather over the contact zones that take the most punishment. On a cowgrain glove, this double reinforcement at the fingertips can add weeks of service life compared to a single-layer palm, which makes these premium unlined leather fitters gloves for outdoor trades a better value per wear than they appear on the shelf.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tough Duck |
| Model | GI86 (GI8606) |
| Glove Type | Fitters / Unlined Work Glove |
| Palm Material | Premium cowgrain leather |
| Back Material | Cotton duck |
| Lining | Palm lined for comfort (no thermal insulation) |
| Cuff Type | Rubberized safety cuff |
| Reinforcement | Leather knuckle straps + leather fingertips |
| Sizes | Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large |
| Color | Brown |
| Season | All-season (no insulation; heavy-duty focus) |
| Embellishment | Embellishment friendly (suitable for company logo application) |
Glove Measurement and Sizing Guide
The GI86 uses Tough Duck's standard men's fitters glove sizing. With only a thin palm comfort liner and no thermal insulation, the interior has full room. Order your measured size for a close, secure fit around tools and materials.
Measurements from Tough Duck's official Size & Fit Guide. Palm width is measured under the knuckles, excluding the thumb.
Applications
- Rebar tying, form stripping, and concrete finishing where abrasive surfaces destroy lighter gloves
- Lumber handling, framing, and rough carpentry with raw or pressure-treated wood
- Wire rope rigging, chain work, and heavy material slinging
- Demolition, tear-down, and scrap handling where sharp edges are constant
- Equipment operation and outdoor maintenance where heavy duty construction gloves in Canada need to perform without trapping heat
- Any task where you need the best unlined cowgrain work gloves for heavy construction that outlast split leather under sustained abrasion
Industries
- Heavy construction and infrastructure
- Demolition and scrap recycling
- Rigging, crane work, and heavy equipment operation
- Forestry, logging, and timber processing
- Oil and gas field operations (non-winter)
Buy Tough Duck GI86 Cowgrain Leather Work Gloves Online from Cleanflow
The Tough Duck GI86 Cowgrain Leather Work Gloves is the heavy-duty anchor in the Tough Duck leather work gloves collection. It pairs cowgrain leather gloves with a safety cuff and knuckle straps for the hardest surfaces in the trades. When colder months arrive, compare it against the insulated cowgrain options in the full Tough Duck lineup.
Cleanflow Utility Supply Company ships across Canada and the USA with free shipping on orders over $199 and a 30-day return policy. Call 1-866-335-1078 (Canada) / 1-204-888-8469 (USA) to confirm sizing and stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cowgrain leather and why does it matter in work gloves?
Cowgrain is the outermost layer of the cowhide, where the natural fiber structure is tightest and most resistant to abrasion. When you see "cowgrain" on a work glove, it means the palm is made from the toughest part of the hide. Split leather, by comparison, is cut from the inner layers after the grain surface is removed. The grain side lasts longer under friction, holds its shape through repeated wet-dry cycles, and resists punctures better. That is why cowgrain is the standard for heavy-duty fitters gloves across the trades.
How much longer does cowgrain last compared to split leather?
Under heavy abrasion, cowgrain typically outlasts split leather by two to three times, depending on the work surface. Rebar, raw concrete, and wire rope test this difference the most. For lighter-duty tasks like box handling or landscaping, split leather holds up well enough and costs less per pair. The GI56 uses split leather for that lighter-duty lane. The Tough Duck GI86 work glove steps up to cowgrain for workers whose hands meet rougher materials every shift.
Why would I choose an unlined glove over an insulated one?
Insulation traps heat. In warm weather or during heavy physical work, that trapped heat causes sweat, reduces grip, and makes a full shift uncomfortable. Unlined cowgrain gloves let air move through the cotton duck back and keep your hands at a natural temperature. The Tough Duck GI86 work glove includes a thin palm comfort liner so the leather does not stick to bare skin, but it adds no thermal bulk. Choose unlined when the temperature is above roughly 10 C or when your work generates enough body heat to keep your hands warm on its own.
Can these gloves handle rebar and concrete work?
Yes. Cowgrain leather is the standard palm material for rebar tying and concrete forming across the construction industry because it resists the constant surface friction these tasks produce. The leather knuckle straps and fingertips on the Tough Duck GI86 work glove reinforce the zones that take the most contact. For sustained rebar work in cold weather, pair the GI86's durability with a thin liner glove underneath, or switch to the insulated cowgrain Tough Duck GI96 or Tough Duck GI760 when temperatures drop.
✅ This brand is a high volume bestseller, and is frequently restocked to meet demand. If the product happens to sell out close to the time you purchase, you may experience a slight delay in shipping. Please rest assured that if we anticipate any significant delay, we will contact you as soon as we learn this.
Please feel free to review your order status on your order page, or use the chat on our website for updates on availability and your order status.
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