Full leather reinforced palms for puncture and abrasion resistance and excellent wet and dry grip. Kevlar brand fiber construction for cut resistance and slash resistance (Kevlar is a highly cut and heat resistant fiber). Reinforced thumb crotch for high wear durability. 100% Kevlar shell is five times stronger than steel on an equal weight basis. Leather palm provides solid abrasion/puncture resistance, added durability and improved grip in wet and oily applications.