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Keeps leather gloves supple, weather-resistant, and ready for long-term use in mountain conditions.
Hestra says:
Look after your gloves so they last. Hestra’s leather balm contains natural ingredients – including beeswax and lanolin – that protect the suppleness, strength and water-resistance of the leather. Suitable for Hestra’s goatskin and cowhide sports and ski gloves.
Hestra Leather Balm is specifically produced for sports and ski gloves and prevents leather drying out so it lasts longer. The product contains natural ingredients known for their softening and preservative properties: beeswax, lanolin, carnauba wax and neatsfoot oil. The Leather Balm also makes the leather more water-resistant.
USE: Apply with a polishing cloth or rag. Rub in a small amount and repeat until leather is saturated. Test on a small patch before rubbing into the whole glove. Light leather may darken somewhat.
REMEMBER: We recommend only using Leather Balm on sports gloves made from goatskin and cowhide. Do not use Leather Balm on deerskin, elk leather, hairsheep leather, peccary or carpincho leather. These leathers are not as absorbent and may become sticky and mottled.
Our Verdict
The Hestra Leather Balm is a blend of beeswax, lanolin, carnauba wax, and neatsfoot oil designed to condition and protect goatskin and cowhide gloves. It restores suppleness, enhances water resistance, and helps prevent cracking through repeated wet-dry cycles. It spreads best when the leather is slightly warm, allowing it to absorb evenly without leaving residue. Light leathers do darken, but the trade-off is excellent protection and longevity. Reapplying once or twice each season helps keep gloves soft and weatherproof, making this an effective and reliable treatment for maintaining high-quality leather handwear.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Natural ingredients
- Protects and strengthens leather
- Suitable for Hestra's Goatskin, Cowhide and ski gloves
Specifications
- Weighs: 80g
Material & Construction
- beeswax and lanolin
