Silica Fabric—Silica cots are more breathable and lighter in weight than leather ones. Since they have a flexible sleeve, they’ll fit any finger. Cots with an adjustable strap stay anchored to your wrist, so they don’t slip off. There’s a panel that connects the sleeve to the adjustable strap, which protects the side or back of your hand.

Boarhide Leather—Leather cots are thicker and more abrasion resistant than silica cots, so they’re often used when working with rough surfaces and tools. They also have Kevlar threads that reinforce the seams. Lined with CarbonX, these cots can handle more heat than our silica ones. An adjustable strap keeps them anchored to your wrist, so they don’t slip off your finger.