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Bite Proof Gloves | Animal Handling Gloves | Cowhide Leather Gauntlets
Bite Proof Gloves
- Thickened Cowhide
- Kevlar Insulated Lining
- Forearm Coverage
- Snap Closure
Price: $129 $169
- Delivery time: 5 to 7 days after a 24 to 48 hour handling time
- Free delivery across New Zealand on orders $100+, otherwise a flat $25
- Pay by card or PayPal, handled by the payment provider
- 15 days to change your mind, plus your Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 guarantees
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Product specifications
| Material | Genuine cowhide split leather |
|---|---|
| Lining | Kevlar insulated cotton |
| Closure | Snap closure |
| Size | Large (pack of 2), per the listing |
| Colour | Green and black |
| Department | Unisex adult |
| Coverage | Hand and forearm |
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in New Zealand. It is free on orders of $100 or more, and a flat $25 below that. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
This shop's own returns policy gives you 15 days from purchase to change your mind, on every product it sells. Send it back in its original packaging with proof of purchase and we refund the price you paid for the goods, processed within 24 to 48 hours of the return arriving. You cover the cost of returning it unless the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you under the consumer guarantees of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, return postage included.
Looking after it
Brush off dirt and let them dry away from direct heat. Leather stiffens if you dry it on a radiator. Do not machine wash them.
About this product
Thickened cowhide gloves that cover the hand and most of the forearm.
Genuine cowhide split leather with a Kevlar-insulated cotton lining and a snap closure. The listing gives the size as Large, sold in a pack of two, in green and black.
Gloves made of thickened cowhide split leather, with a cotton lining that the listing describes as Kevlar insulated.
They cover more of the forearm than a normal work glove, which is where bites and scratches usually land.
The listing names cats, dogs, parrots, squirrels, chinchillas, hamsters, rabbits, hawks, kittens and puppies as the animals they are meant for.
The listing also names heat work: welding, campfires, grilling, and pulling wood or coal out of a stove.
Size on the listing is Large, in a pack of two, colour green and black.
A snap closure holds the cuff in position.
Anyone who handles animals for a living knows a bite usually lands on the forearm rather than the palm. These gloves are built long for that reason: the cuff runs well up the arm and the leather is thick enough that a beak or a claw does not go straight through.
The leather is thickened cowhide split. Inside there is a cotton lining that the listing describes as Kevlar insulated, which adds both padding and heat resistance.
The listing names veterinarians, animal control staff, kennel and zoo workers, pet shop employees, bird handlers and reptile handlers as the people they are made for, and lists training and playing with large birds, hawks, kittens and puppies as uses.
The same construction makes them useful around heat. The listing names welding, setting up a campfire, grilling, and taking wood or coal out of a stove.
One thing to be clear about: no glove is bite-proof against every animal. The listing's own wording is that they can avoid bites or scratches from the animals it names. Match the glove to the animal you actually handle.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You can change your mind. This shop's own returns policy gives you 15 days from purchase to send it back in its original packaging with proof of purchase, and we refund the price you paid for the goods.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 covers you, we pay the return postage, and you can have a repair, a replacement or your money back. Read the full detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
Got questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these really bite proof?
The listing says they can avoid bites and scratches from cats, dogs, parrots, squirrels, chinchillas, hamsters and rabbits. No glove is proof against every animal, so match the glove to what you handle.
What are they made of?
Genuine cowhide split leather with a cotton lining the listing describes as Kevlar insulated.
How far up the arm do they go?
They cover the hand and a good part of the forearm. The listing describes the covered area as wider than a normal glove.
What size are they?
The listing gives the size as Large, sold in a pack of two.
Are they suitable for birds of prey?
The listing names hawks and large birds specifically.
Can I use them for reptiles?
The listing names reptile handlers among the intended users.
Are they heat resistant?
The listing describes extra heat protection from the lining and names welding, campfires, grilling and removing hot wood or coal from a stove.
Can I use them for welding?
The listing names welding as a use. For sustained welding, purpose-made welding gloves and the welding sleeves on this site give better arm coverage.
Will they keep out water?
No. These are leather. For wet and chemical work, the waterproof work gloves on this site are the PVC-coated option.
Are they cut resistant?
The listing does not publish a cut resistance rating. The chainsaw gloves on this site state EN 388 level 2 abrasion and an EN 381-7 chainsaw patch.
Can I wash them?
Do not machine wash them. Brush off dirt and let them dry naturally away from direct heat.
Will they stiffen after they get wet?
Leather can, especially if you dry it fast. Dry them slowly at room temperature and work them with your hands afterwards.
Do they come as one pair or two?
The listing states a pack of two.
What colour are they?
Green and black, per the listing.
Are they unisex?
The listing gives the department as unisex adult.
Can I still feel what I am doing in them?
They are thick by design, so fine dexterity is limited. That is the trade-off for bite and scratch protection.
Do they have a wrist strap?
They use a snap closure to hold the cuff in place.
Are they good for gardening or thorny work?
The leather handles thorns well. They were not designed for it, but the construction suits it.
Can two people share a pair?
They can, though leather moulds to the wearer over time. Clean them between users.
How long will they last?
That depends entirely on how hard you work them. Retire them when the leather splits or the lining comes through.
Do they protect against snake bites?
The listing makes no such claim, and we will not make one. Snake handling needs equipment specified for that job.
Are they suitable for a vet clinic?
The listing names veterinarians among the intended users.
Is there a warranty?
They carry the consumer guarantees of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. The listing does not publish a separate manufacturer's warranty period.
Can I buy a case for a shelter or clinic?
Yes. Use the wholesale quote form and tell us how many you need.
Is GST added at checkout?
No GST is added at checkout. Prices are in New Zealand dollars.
How much is delivery?
Delivery is free anywhere in New Zealand on orders of $100 or more. Under $100 it is a flat $25. Express delivery is $25 on any order, whatever the total.
How long will my order take?
Orders are handled in 24 to 48 hours and then take 5 to 7 days to reach you. You get a tracking number by email as soon as the parcel ships.
Is GST added at checkout?
No GST is added at checkout. Every price on this site is in New Zealand dollars, and the only thing added to your total is delivery if your order is under $100.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
Yes, within 15 days of purchase. The item needs to be in its original packaging and you need your receipt or order confirmation. You pay the return postage on a change-of-mind return. If the item is faulty, not as described, or does not do what it is meant to do, we cover the return and your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 are not affected.
What if it arrives damaged?
Tell us straight away and send your order number. We cover the return postage on a damaged or lost delivery and process the refund within 24 to 48 hours of getting the item back.
Page summary
Bite Proof Gloves (SKU bite-proof-gloves) sold by SafeSecure New Zealand at safetysecurity.net.nz, $129. Thickened cowhide gloves that cover the hand and most of the forearm. Genuine cowhide split leather with a Kevlar-insulated cotton lining and a snap closure. The listing gives the size as Large, sold in a pack of two, in green and black. Delivery is New Zealand wide, free on orders of $100 or more and otherwise a flat $25, with express delivery available for $25 on any order, arriving in 5 to 7 days after a 24 to 48 hour handling time. The consumer guarantees of the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 apply. New Zealand law gives no statutory cooling-off period for an online purchase, and this shop accepts change-of-mind returns for 15 days from purchase under its own published policy, with the buyer paying return postage. Prices are in New Zealand dollars.