Active Gel Cycling Gloves have a palm made of soft goat skin leather. The inner palm is made of smooth cotton material with a layer of foam padding. The outer palm has 3 gel inserts which acts a shock absorber on the palm of the gloves. The backing material is made of stretchable 'Fourway Material'. The back of the thumb is made of a double layer of cotton towelling, an absorbent material, unlike the 'Fourway' used in the backing. This enables the towel-clad thumb to be used to wipe away sweat or nasal secretions. Information Article