The FR Glove is a high dexterity combat glove, designed as a best-of-all-worlds alternative to legacy products. ECC’s V1.0 release was developed and tested over 5 years and 7 iterations.

Careful material selection and construction allows ECC to match the comfort and tactility of synthetic ‘mechanic’ gloves, while offering a level of durability and protection that exceeds heavier goatskin products.

As required by a modern combat glove, inherently fire retardant Kevlar™ and kangaroo help prevent burns from flash fires, open flames, and dangerously hot surfaces – even after extensive use and wear. Unlike legacy products, the FR Glove is also water tolerant and naturally resists cracking and hardening.

> Leather: 100% Natural Kangaroo
> Fabric: 70% Kevlar™, 30% Nylon
> Thread: 100% Kevlar™
> Webbing: 100% Kevlar™
> Fastener: 100% PU-Coated Nylon Hook & Loop
>Sewn in PK

⚠ Warning: Fully read the following instructions before using, modifying, conditioning, or breaking-in your FR Gloves — Delivery Leaflet V1.0.pdf

CARE

The ECC Gloves are not Machine washable. Surface clean only with a washcloth and warm water, line-dry in the shade. Avoid using soap as it can dry out & damage the leather. Never use bleach.

For conditioning the leather, we recommend Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP or a similar high-quality beeswax leather balm. Read the manufacturer's directions and take care not to over-apply these products. Leather conditioner will naturally darken the color of the gloves. Exposure to soaps, solvents, or fuels should be counteracted by re-applying leather balm. We also recommend regularly applying leather balm if your gloves are frequently saturated with water.

To prolong the life of the gloves, always line dry your gloves, store in shade at 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit at 50-70% humidity and do not use air-tight storage.

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE

Use the following procedure to form the ECC FR Gloves to your hands.

1. Prepare a cold water bath to shrink the gloves, or warm water to stretch them out.

2. Soak the gloves in the bath for 5-10 minutes, agitating the water to remove any remaining dyes and tanning byproducts from the gloves.

3. Replace the water bath with fresh water.

4. Don the gloves and insert your hands into the newly prepared bath. Soak for an additional 5-10 minutes. While soaking make fists and other hand movements — This will impart a natural curve that matches your hand shape.

5. Remove hands from the bath, and allow gloves to air-dry on their own. (Optional: continue wearing the gloves and allow body heat to dry.)

6. Once dry, apply a suitable leather conditioner per the care instructions above.

The FR Gloves will continue to break in and form to the shape of your hands over time, but repeating the above procedure can help alleviate problematic 'hot spots'.

V1.0: Q3 2024

The first public release of the ECC glove features design improvements to the palm and thumb to increase durability. Based on user feedback, V1.0 features new large-hand sizes to accommodate broad palms.

Although not officially supported in this release, some beta testers report touchscreen compatibility with the V1.0 FR glove and their devices.

The utility loop on the V1.0 FR Glove is not load bearing, and can pull away if subjected to excessive force. This failure mode does not compromise the glove’s protective qualities. The form and function of the V1.0 utility loop is under review, and we are accepting feedback for future releases.

ECC FR Gloves carry a 3 month limited warranty

If you believe your gloves have a material or workmanship defect, contact help@eccgear.com within 90 days of delivery. Warranty claims will be evaluated individually by ECC.

Gloves are consumable items. As such normal wear and tear is not covered under warranty by ECC.

Please inspect your gloves carefully before fitting & use. If you notice any defects or damage to the gloves, notify our team immediately and do not attempt to repair or rectify the issue with the item, as this may void your warranty coverage.