Reindeer, not cabretta.
Reindeer leather is thinner, lighter and naturally more durable than cabretta sheepskin. It comes about as a by-product of reindeer husbandry — not for its own sake.
Four reasons to choose reindeer.
A by-product, not a reason
The leather we use is always a by-product of reindeer husbandry — a natural cycle, not a dedicated farming process.
Thin yet strong
Reindeer fibre structure is denser than cabretta sheepskin. The result is a thinner glove that keeps performing round after round.
Tanned in-house
We tan the leather ourselves in Finland, so fit and feel are exactly as we want them.
Moves with the hand
The leather moulds itself — after a few holes the glove feels like a second skin.
Reindeer vs. cabretta.
Reindeer
- Structure
- Thin, dense fibre structure that resists wear
- Moisture
- Repels moisture effectively and stays dry
- FIT
- Moulds to the hand and keeps its shape round after round
- BREATHABILITY
- Regulates heat and moisture naturally
- Origin
- A by-product of reindeer husbandry from Finland and Sweden
Cabretta
- Structure
- Thin, but stretches and loosens with use
- Moisture
- Absorbs moisture and won't let it out
- FIT
- Shape changes over successive rounds
- BREATHABILITY
- Cannot breathe naturally to the degree required
- Origin
- Often imported leather from Asia, Africa and South America
The Northgrip golf glove is made from reindeer leather, a by-product of reindeer husbandry from Finland and Sweden. Reindeer leather is denser than cabretta sheepskin: it repels moisture effectively, keeps its shape and doesn't stretch loose over successive rounds. We tan the leather ourselves, so thickness and feel are shaped exactly for a golf glove.
The difference is in the material.
When the leather is right, the glove works. See how reindeer feels in the hand.