These gloves are made up of "soft premium quality genuine cow hide leather". Not an ordinary leather but a "drum dyed" which guaranteed not to stain your hands. Palm: Soft "Genuine Leather" palm. Back: Made from breathable and stretch waffle cotton. Gloves are very comfortable and practical for use whilst out riding. The cut of the leather is designed to reduce the friction of the reins in the web of your hand. Key area reinforcements also ensures extra rein grip/holding. These high quality gloves can withstand tough conditions while maintaining an excellent high quality appearance and providing superb flexibility. This glove is a light weight close fitting glove, fits like a second skin and help achieving the highest level of sensitivity to control the reins. Guidance for sizing has been attached as a photo. As it states, its for guidance only. Length of hand should be measured from top most point of hand to the wrist line. Adjustable Velcro wrist closure.