Description
Caiman 1871 is a leather palm glove with a sheepskin (ovis-hide) shell. Construction: unlined palm; wool insulated back lining, short leather cuff (reverse-scalloped) cuff. Caiman lists Ovis-Hide sheep grain leather palm and back; Boarhide leather cuff and palm patch; Reinforced thumb saddle; sewn with Kevlar thread. Sizes Medium, Large and X-Large. Sold by the pair.
Caiman 1871 specifications
| Item | Caiman data |
|---|---|
| Part number | 1871 (size and colour versions: 1871M, 1871L, 1871XL) |
| Glove Type | Leather Palm |
| Shell Material | Sheepskin (Ovis-Hide); Boarhide cuff |
| Material | Boarhide™ Leather; Kevlar® Thread; Ovis-Hide™ Premium Sheep Grain Leather; Wool |
| Lining | Unlined palm; Wool insulated back |
| Thumb Style | Reinforced |
| Cuff Style | Short leather cuff (reverse-scalloped) |
| Color | White/Tan |
| Sizes | Medium; Large; X-Large |
| Style | Leather Palm/Back; Palm Patch; Reinforced Thumb Saddle; Wool Insulated Back |
| Width | 5.65 in |
| Height | 1.65 in |
| Weight | 0.39 lb |
Source: Caiman published product data.
Caiman 1871 questions
What is the Caiman 1871? Caiman 1871 is a leather palm glove with a sheepskin (ovis-hide) shell. Construction: unlined palm; wool insulated back lining, short leather cuff (reverse-scalloped) cuff.
What sizes does the 1871 come in? Medium, Large and X-Large. The size is the part-number ending: 1871M, 1871L, 1871XL.
How is the 1871 sold? By the pair.
What is the 1871 made of? Boarhide™ Leather, Kevlar® Thread, Ovis-Hide™ Premium Sheep Grain Leather, Wool, per Caiman.
What is the 1871 shell made of? Sheepskin (Ovis-Hide), Boarhide cuff, per Caiman.
What cuff does the 1871 have? Short leather cuff (reverse-scalloped), per Caiman.
Caiman 1871 multi-task gloves combine Ovis-Hide sheep grain leather with a reverse-scalloped Boarhide cuff for spark and spatter protection. Kevlar thread stitching and a reinforced thumb saddle extend service life.
- Ovis-Hide sheep grain leather palm and back
- Boarhide leather cuff and palm patch
- Wool insulated back, unlined palm
- Reinforced thumb saddle; sewn with Kevlar thread
- White/tan
Mechanical and pipeline crews doing tack welding and grinding use them where a full welding gauntlet is more than the job needs. Available in Medium (1871M), Large (1871L) and X-Large (1871XL). Manufacturer item number: 1871M. Sold by the pair.
Item Numbers
Variant item numbers:
1871M – Medium
1871L – Large
1871XL – X-Large
