KNOW YOUR GLOVE
Latex is a natural product extracted from the bark of certain types of trees and which, by its very nature, tends to wear out quite quickly.
Being a natural product, it cannot have manufacturing defects.
Abrasion and wear of the gloves will occur mostly when in contact with the ground, and this wear may be visible from the first use. Everyday actions such as adjusting socks or putting on gloves, or the use of Velcro closures, common in many gloves, can also contribute to the wear of the latex.
But you don’t have to worry about this, it’s normal.
Other factors by which goalkeeper gloves also suffer wear may be due to different reasons, for example, the age of the goalkeeper, their skill, the condition of the field, and even the maintenance of the gloves.
All goalkeeper gloves offer grip and will continue to work until the latex of the palm is completely worn out.
If the durability of the glove is your priority, we recommend more resistant palms (HGP Latex, Turf, Turftech, Latech). Although the grip is not as good, the greater durability will compensate for this disadvantage.
Latex is a very delicate compound that requires special care to have optimal performance. You can keep your gloves in good condition by simple care such as not exposing them directly to the sun or hot surfaces, not rubbing them against hard or rough surfaces and washing them at least once a month.
Grip and durability are inversely related, the more grip a latex has, the more delicate it will be and the shorter its duration and vice versa, a durable latex will have less grip.
ATTENTION TO THE SEAMS!
You have to pay close attention when putting on and taking off gloves, especially lightweight, non-fastening models, which are very common these days.
Taking off gloves has its own technique.
It’s not about simply pulling them off, but carefully sliding your hand out from the inside. The seams, especially around the wrist and thumb, suffer a lot with use, so it’s best not to force them when taking off your gloves.
NEGATIVE CUT AND ROLLFINGER GLOVES
Negative cut gloves are great for feeling the ball, but that same way of sewing them makes them wear out sooner at the fingertips and thumbs.
Putting on and, above all, taking off gloves require special attention, especially if you have Rollfinger cut gloves. To avoid damage, the hand should slide out of the glove, not the other way around.
It is crucial to minimize the force exerted on the seams, fingers and thumbs when removing the gloves.
STRAPLESS
Sltrapless goalkeeper gloves are setting a trend. This innovative style is rapidly gaining popularity among our customers.
These gloves are designed to fit snugly on the hand, adapting to the shape of the fingers and wrist to provide a firm grip and a precise feel.
Pay close attention to reducing tension in the seams and critical areas such as the palm, thumb, and fingers. If this type of glove doesn’t convince you, explore alternatives.
This type of glove may not be suitable for all types of hands, especially if you have wide hands or thick wrists.
GLOVES WITH PROTECTIVE PLASTIC FILM
Many models of our gloves, especially those in the higher ranges, come with a protective plastic film.
Although we understand that this process can be slow and cumbersome, it is extremely important that you take the utmost care when removing the protective film from the palm of your new gloves to avoid damaging the latex and to ensure that the gloves are in perfect condition for use.
If you are not going to keep the gloves, do not remove the film from the palms!
Returns will not be accepted for gloves whose protective film has been removed from the palms. Please make sure the size and fit are correct before removing the film.
TECHNOLOGY
TYPES OF CUT
ERGO ROLL CUT
It blends the best of two cuts: the Ergonomic, which provides comfort and a perfect fit to the natural shape of the hand, and the Rollfinger, which provides a larger area of latex on the fingers for better grip and contact with the ball.
This cut exerts a bit of pressure on the fingers, but in return you get greater sensitivity to contact; it’s like a second skin.
NEGATIVE CUT
This cut has the seams on the inside of the glove. It loses a bit of latex surface but in return achieves a great fit to the hand.
It is a very technical cut that, being so tight, achieves the maximum sensation of control and contact with the ball.
NEGATIVE ROLL CUT
The latex of the palm wraps almost completely around the index and pinky fingers, connecting with the backhand application. On the ring and middle fingers, we have negative stitching; the internal seams give the sensation of a tighter fit, especially designed for those looking for maximum feel with the ball.
ERGONOMIC CUT
This cut provides unparalleled comfort by simulating the natural position and shape of the hand at rest, that is, semi-flexed, thus reducing fatigue.
FLAT CUT
It’s the classic cut. As its name suggests, it indicates that the structure of the glove and the palm are flat. The latex of the palm is attached to the back by means of an application that can be textile or some other material.
ARROW CUT
Hybrid cut with angular ending at the fingertips formed by the type of stitching applied in the glove’s manufacture, seeking an innovative feel. This type of cut at the fingertips will provide additional grip areas while helping to delay the natural wear of the latex at the fingertips. Middle fingers in rollfinger cut and the entire construction is highly ergonomic.
ROLLFINGER CUT
The latex on each finger wraps around them almost completely, thus providing a larger grip area. It is a tighter cut, applying a bit of pressure on the fingers while still providing comfort. It’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular cuts in Europe.
TYPES OF LATEX
NEGATIVE ROLL CUT
The latex of the palm surrounds almost completely the index and pinky fingers for greater area of subjection. Negative cuts in the middle and ring fingers give the feeling of more adjustment specially designed for those who seek maximum contact feeling with the ball.
The negative roll cut is personally my favorite style. It delivers the perfect comfort, not too tight like the negative cut and not too loose like the flat cut. The latex surrounding the index and pinky fingers allows for a confident grip when catching the ball. The negative cut in the middle and ring fingers is extremely effective when handling the ball.
Another reason why I prefer this cut is because it has just the right amount of latex padding. Negative cut gloves are tight fitted and lightweight and give the feeling that you’re playing barehanded. Therefore it doesn’t have too much padding and definitely hurts when someone steps on your hand. On the other hand the ergo roll cut has a bit too much latex padding for me.