As a loyal customer in the Industrial and Scientific category, I tested these supposed premium cowhide welding gloves and was extremely disappointed .As a result of my tests, i determined that they were thin, flimsy, and offered very little protection from heat or sparks. The stitching around the fingers started to unravel after just a few uses and the fit was not comfortable or secure. The only positive aspect was the softness of the leather, but that hardly makes up for the lack of safety featSee full review