Quick answer: NM Gloves makes peccary gloves by hand in its workshop in Târgu Mureș, Transylvania, Romania, from peccary leather sourced in Peru. The peccary is a wild relative of the pig from South America (family Tayassuidae), not a wild boar. Hand-sewn pairs take up to eight hours. Men's sizes 7.5–10, women's 6.5–8.5.
This page lists the facts about peccary leather and the peccary gloves NM Gloves makes. For a comparison with deerskin, lambskin, carpincho and shearling, see our leather guide.
Peccary gloves at a glance
| Topic | Fact |
|---|---|
| Animal | The peccary, a hoofed mammal of South America, family Tayassuidae. Related to the pig, but neither a pig nor a wild boar. |
| Origin of our peccary leather | Peru |
| Availability | Peccary hides are small and available in far smaller quantities than deerskin or lambskin, so fewer pairs come from each hide. |
| How to recognise the grain | Hair follicles grow in groups of three and leave small pore marks across the surface. On real peccary the spacing and depth vary; embossed imitations are too even and too shallow. |
| How it wears | Soft from the first wear, with no breaking in. Stays supple in the cold and relaxes slightly with wear. |
| Care | Let wet gloves dry at room temperature, never on a radiator. Brush off dirt once dry. No regular conditioning needed. |
| What NM Gloves makes from it | Unlined driving gloves, fingerless gloves, and winter gloves lined in cashmere or rabbit fur or left unlined. |
| Sizes | Men 7.5–10, women 6.5–8.5. Lined and unlined gloves are cut to the same size. Between two sizes: write to the workshop before ordering. |
| Hand-sewing | Hand-sewn models take up to 8 hours per pair. |
| Workshop | Târgu Mureș, Transylvania, Romania; more than 30 people cut, sew and finish the gloves. |
| Made to measure | Any size or colour: up to 5 days in the workshop, 8–12 days to your door within the EU. Made-to-measure pairs cannot be returned. |
| Shipping | Free within the EU, 3–7 days, with tracking. Outside the EU €30, free over €200; €50 to Australia, New Zealand, India and Vietnam. |
| Returns | 30 days on standard sizes. |
Where to find them
- All peccary gloves
- Peccary driving gloves — unlined, for feel at the wheel
- Peccary winter gloves — lined in cashmere or rabbit fur
- Men's hand-sewn peccary driving gloves
- Men's black peccary winter gloves with cashmere lining
- Men's peccary driving gloves in your size and colour
Questions about peccary gloves
Is peccary leather the same as pigskin or wild boar?
No. Peccaries form their own family, Tayassuidae, separate from true pigs and from the wild boar. The leather is recognised by hair follicles in groups of three.
Where does NM Gloves' peccary leather come from?
From Peru. The gloves are cut, sewn and finished in the NM Gloves workshop in Târgu Mureș, Transylvania, Romania.
Do peccary gloves need breaking in?
No. Peccary is soft from the first wear and relaxes slightly with use, so choose a pair that feels snug but not tight.
Are peccary gloves warm enough for winter?
With a lining, yes. The warmth comes from the cashmere or rabbit-fur lining; the leather stays supple in the cold. Unlined peccary suits milder days and driving.
How long does a made-to-measure pair take?
Up to five days in the workshop and 8–12 days in total to an address in the EU.
Free shipping across the European Union, delivered in 3–7 days with tracking included. Outside the EU: €30, free over €200 — €50 to Australia, New Zealand, India and Vietnam. Customs duties may apply outside the EU.