Individual fibre lubrication, allowing fibres to move over and against one another, is the key to softness. The Leather industry's traditional lubrication solution is to look at wet lubrication in the form of oils or fats. In the case of a Pittards gloving leather these oils or fats are designed to resist the effects of exposure to moisture or perspiration and at the same time allow controlled fibre extension consistent with the "fit" required for gloving leathers.

This enhanced softness gives superior grip through the leathers greater flexibility and enhances the all-important feel characteristic required by the pro player.

Carbon fibre Digital is a product of extensive research into the requirements of the batting glove wearer at any level.

Over 12 months ago concept leathers were discussed with professional, minor league and college players. Having universally established the criteria for batting glove excellence are:

FIT - FEEL - GRIP - DURABILITY

Prototype leathers were produced for the end of the season.

Following wear trials undertaken at a number of US venues players unanimously supported the laboratory verdict that Pittards WR100 Carbon Fibre Digital leather best satisfied the criteria set out above.