Care for your gloves

Basic Rules – Apply to All Gloves

• Always let your gloves dry slowly after use – especially if they have become damp from the inside.
• Avoid heaters, drying cabinets, and underfloor heating. Quick drying dries out the material and shortens the lifespan.
• Gently shape the gloves while they are damp to maintain their fit.
• Store in a dry and airy place – not crushed in a backpack or car.

How to Care for Leather Gloves

Leather is a living natural material. Without proper care, it dries out, loses suppleness, and cracks over time. For best results, we recommend using a leather wax developed for this purpose.

Leather Wax – Myr Outdoor
A robust leather wax with a **beeswax base** that is specifically developed for leather gloves. It lubricates, moisturizes, and protects the leather against moisture – perfect for outdoor gloves in sheepskin and leather.

• Regularly condition the leather with our beeswax leather wax – preferably 1–2 times per season.
• Apply a thin layer and let it absorb slowly.
• After conditioning: wipe off excess and wear the gloves lightly to soften them.
• Avoid dish soap, detergents, or strong cleaning agents.

Tip: Better a little and often than a lot at once – too much fat can make the leather sticky.

Winter Gloves with Lining or Membrane

Gloves with lining, insulation, or waterproof membrane require a bit of extra care.

• Remove removable lining and dry separately.
• Let the glove dry open, preferably with the fingers pointing downward.
• Wash only if really necessary – always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• After washing: re-waterproof if needed to maintain water repellency.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Putting wet gloves in a drying cabinet or on a heater.
• Storing damp gloves in sealed bags.
• Machine washing leather gloves.
• Using the wrong type of waterproofing on leather.

Summary – How to Make Your Gloves Last Longer

By drying properly, regularly conditioning leather with our beeswax leather wax, and avoiding heat, you significantly extend their lifespan. Good gloves are an investment – proper care ensures they continue to perform as intended, whether you are in the forest, on the mountain, or in everyday life.