Both leathers make a good winter glove, and we cut both in our workshop in Târgu Mureș, Transylvania. Our deerskin comes from Finland; our lambskin comes from Italy. They differ less in warmth than in feel, weight and the way they wear over the years. Here is how to choose between them.

What is the difference between deerskin and lambskin?

Deerskin is the sturdier of the two: soft from the first wear, with a visible natural grain, and it takes the shape of the hand over time rather than stretching out of it. Lambskin is the thinnest and smoothest leather we work with, with a fine, even surface that gives a dressier look.

Which is warmer, lambskin or deerskin?

The difference is small. In winter the leather's job is to stop the wind, and both do that well. The warmth comes from the lining and from a cuff that closes properly.

So choose the lining for warmth: cashmere for most European winters, rabbit fur for real cold. We line both leathers with both. If you want the warmest glove we make, that is shearling, where the wool grows from the hide itself — we compare all three in our article on the warmest leather gloves.

Which lasts longer?

Deerskin. It is the hardest-wearing leather we use, which makes it the natural choice for a glove that is worn daily, driven in, and pulled on and off with keys and bags. Lambskin lasts well with ordinary care, but its finer surface is less forgiving of daily knocks.

Which fits closer to the hand?

Lambskin. Because the leather is thinner, a lined lambskin glove stays slimmer and slips more easily under a tailored coat sleeve. Deerskin is a little fuller in the hand, but it moulds to your fingers with wear, so after a few weeks a deerskin glove feels as if it were made for you.

Which is better for driving in winter?

Both work with a cashmere lining and a close cut. Lambskin gives a slightly finer feel of the wheel; deerskin stands up better to the daily rub of the rim. With rabbit fur, either glove is fuller in the hand — fine for short drives, at its best on foot.

Which colours can I choose?

Our men's deerskin winter gloves with cashmere lining come in eight colours: camel, red, navy blue, yellow, grey, orange, black and taupe. Our lambskin winter gloves include black, dark grey, grey, red and cork, and in nappa we work with 35 colours. We also make gloves in any size and colour, from any of our leathers.

What size should I take in a lined winter glove?

Your usual size. Lined and unlined gloves are cut to the same size, so take your usual size; if you fall between two, write to us before ordering.

Men's sizes run from 7.5 to 10 and women's from 6.5 to 8.5. Measure around the knuckles, excluding the thumb, and compare with our sizing chart. If no standard size fits, we make to measure.

How do I look after them in winter?

The same way for both leathers. If they get wet, let them dry slowly at room temperature, never on a radiator or next to a fire, and brush off dirt once they are dry. Store them flat, away from direct heat, between seasons.

So which should you choose?

Choose deerskin if the glove will be worn every day, on the wheel and on the street, and you want it to last many winters. Our deerskin with cashmere in eight colours is the pair we point most people to first.

Choose lambskin if you want a slimmer, smoother glove to wear with a tailored coat. For women, the red lambskin winter gloves with cashmere lining keep the hand free to move; for real cold, the men's black lambskin winter gloves with rabbit fur stay close to the hand while doing the warm work inside.

Every pair is hand-cut and finished by more than thirty people in our workshop in Târgu Mureș, and hand-sewn models take up to eight hours per pair. You will find both leathers, in every lining, in our winter gloves collection, and every leather we use side by side in our leather guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is deerskin softer than lambskin?

Both are soft. Lambskin is smoother and thinner; deerskin is soft from the first wear and becomes more comfortable as it moulds to the hand.

Is nappa the same as lambskin?

Nappa is a smooth, soft-finished leather. Ours comes from Italy, like our lambskin, and we work with it in 35 colours. Our leather guide compares the two.

Can I have deerskin or lambskin gloves made to measure?

Yes, in either leather and with any of our linings. The workshop needs up to five days, and delivery within the EU takes 8–12 days in total.

Can I return winter gloves?

Standard sizes can be returned within 30 days. Made-to-measure pairs cannot be returned.

Which is the warmest glove you make?

Shearling. Among sewn-in linings, rabbit fur is the warmest, then cashmere.

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