Peccary gloves with sheepskin lining are the warmest gloves in our collection. The handmade gloves are comfortable, durable and fit well.
The elastic wrist band ensures that wind and frost do not enter the glove and the air warmed by the hand remains inside the glove.
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- Black warm peccary leather gloves for winter
- Peccary boar leather (Finnish: peccary) Country of origin of the leather: Peru
- Sheep fur lining. The fur obtained as a by-product of food production is responsibly sourced.
- Made using the table cutting method
- European craftsmanship
- The unisex model comes in sizes 7-9.5. Because of the fur lining, it is worth choosing a size half a size larger than normal.
We thought about what a glove would be as warm, durable and yet soft in the hand as possible. That's how Astra was born - a unisex model and of course black!
This glove combines two wonderful luxury materials, peccary and sheep fur. The good thermal insulation of both materials makes these gloves great winter gloves that warm your hands even in severe frosts. The breathability of natural materials makes the gloves comfortable to wear throughout the winter.
Wild boar leather is velvety soft and durable. At its best, you will enjoy the gloves for years. The structure of the leather is reindeerus, which makes it very warm. The beautiful structure of the leather, together with its practical properties, make it a unique and special material.
In addition to the fact that peccary leather is perfect for gloves, its limited availability makes it valuable. Peccary leather comes from Peru, which is the only country that is allowed to sell this valuable leather. Indigenous communities living in the Amazon jungle hunt the animal for its meat. Hunting a CITES-protected animal is only allowed for survival. In other words, wild boars are not hunted for their leather, the leather is only a by-product. Each pair is unique, as the skins of wild animals also reflect the life lived by the animal.
The sheepskin lining is obtained as a responsibly sourced by-product of food production. Sheepskin is a great insulator. Because sheepskin is used as a fur glove inside a leather glove, it is initially a little stiffer than gloves with a knitted lining. The glove softens to a comfortable level with use.
The arm of the glove is about 5 cm long, which means it covers the wrist. A generous 2-row elastic band keeps wind and drafts away from the wrists. Due to the thickness of the leather, the gloves are sewn with a counter-seam, meaning the seam is also on the outside. This makes the glove more comfortable in the hand, as there are no seam allowances on the inside of the glove pressing against the fingers. Sewing gloves is a very precise and time-consuming job. The seamstress only makes about 2.5 pairs of gloves per day.
Over 100 stages of meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality materials make these gloves a great investment.
The gloves initially fit the hand more snugly, and they shape themselves to fit the user's hand during use. The most important step in determining the fit of the gloves is cutting the leather. Using the centuries-old table cutting method, the gloves are given the right fit. Excess stretch is stretched out of the leather, leaving only the adjustment margin that ensures an excellent fit. This ensures that the gloves do not stretch even after prolonged use, but retain their fit. Each leather is processed separately. The leather of a relatively small wild animal is very flawed, with many signs of life and even holes. Cutting leather resembles a puzzle, as an experienced cutter looks for the right spots in the leather for each part of the glove. Fortunately, the leather can be used precisely because the gloves have many small parts between the fingers.
- Black warm peccary leather gloves for winter
- Peccary boar leather (Finnish: peccary) Country of origin of the leather: Peru
- Sheep fur lining. The fur obtained as a by-product of food production is responsibly sourced.
- Made using the table cutting method
- European craftsmanship
- The unisex model comes in sizes 7-9.5. Because of the fur lining, it is worth choosing a size half a size larger than normal.
We thought about what a glove would be as warm, durable and yet soft in the hand as possible. That's how Astra was born - a unisex model and of course black!
This glove combines two wonderful luxury materials, peccary and sheep fur. The good thermal insulation of both materials makes these gloves great winter gloves that warm your hands even in severe frosts. The breathability of natural materials makes the gloves comfortable to wear throughout the winter.
Wild boar leather is velvety soft and durable. At its best, you will enjoy the gloves for years. The structure of the leather is reindeerus, which makes it very warm. The beautiful structure of the leather, together with its practical properties, make it a unique and special material.
In addition to the fact that peccary leather is perfect for gloves, its limited availability makes it valuable. Peccary leather comes from Peru, which is the only country that is allowed to sell this valuable leather. Indigenous communities living in the Amazon jungle hunt the animal for its meat. Hunting a CITES-protected animal is only allowed for survival. In other words, wild boars are not hunted for their leather, the leather is only a by-product. Each pair is unique, as the skins of wild animals also reflect the life lived by the animal.
The sheepskin lining is obtained as a responsibly sourced by-product of food production. Sheepskin is a great insulator. Because sheepskin is used as a fur glove inside a leather glove, it is initially a little stiffer than gloves with a knitted lining. The glove softens to a comfortable level with use.
The arm of the glove is about 5 cm long, which means it covers the wrist. A generous 2-row elastic band keeps wind and drafts away from the wrists. Due to the thickness of the leather, the gloves are sewn with a counter-seam, meaning the seam is also on the outside. This makes the glove more comfortable in the hand, as there are no seam allowances on the inside of the glove pressing against the fingers. Sewing gloves is a very precise and time-consuming job. The seamstress only makes about 2.5 pairs of gloves per day.
Over 100 stages of meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality materials make these gloves a great investment.
The gloves initially fit the hand more snugly, and they shape themselves to fit the user's hand during use. The most important step in determining the fit of the gloves is cutting the leather. Using the centuries-old table cutting method, the gloves are given the right fit. Excess stretch is stretched out of the leather, leaving only the adjustment margin that ensures an excellent fit. This ensures that the gloves do not stretch even after prolonged use, but retain their fit. Each leather is processed separately. The leather of a relatively small wild animal is very flawed, with many signs of life and even holes. Cutting leather resembles a puzzle, as an experienced cutter looks for the right spots in the leather for each part of the glove. Fortunately, the leather can be used precisely because the gloves have many small parts between the fingers.
The artisanal manufacturing of gloves is inherently very economical and thus ecological in terms of material usage. During the cutting phase, the cutter optimizes the consumption of leather so that the production of cutting waste is minimal. For this purpose, gloves are an excellent product, as they have many small parts (fourchettes/gussets, thumbs, wrist binding) for which very small pieces of leather can be used. The natural feel of high-quality aniline leather is preserved thanks to drum dyeing, meaning no chemicals typical of mass production are sprayed onto the leather. The waters used in the manufacturing of the materials are purified already at the factory. Taking ecological considerations into account is important to us at every stage of production and operation. For example, product tags are made from FSC-certified cardboard in the factory neighbouring our glove factory, which also keeps the transport's carbon footprint minimal.
Our gloves are handmade in Hungary in the beautiful city of Pécs, which is a centre of expertise for the manufacture of world-class quality gloves. Glove making is a highly respected craft, and the working conditions of the best glove makers in the field are good and compliant with EU laws. We only use leather obtained as a by-product of food production (such as lamb) and/or as a result of population management (such as moose/elk). We do not use the fur of farmed animals. Our priority is to manufacture high-quality and durable accessories. However, we also closely monitor the field of vegan materials, and it may be possible to produce vegan gloves in the future. Materials are sourced from reliable partners, so the stages of the production chain are known.
Gloves made from durable materials and with careful craftsmanship last a long time in use. We encourage the longest possible use of our products, and we provide guidance on glove maintenance and repair. For example, it is possible to replace the natural fibre linings of the gloves, which further extends their lifespan. The lining replacement and glove repair service operates through our store. Furthermore, sustainability is also related to the durability of style and design. As a classic accessory, gloves are not tied to seasonal trends, but serve their wearer's wardrobe throughout their entire life cycle.
