Eighty Four FR Combat Gloves
Inherently FR
Made with Aramid & Para aramid body fabric and thread that stays FR with no chemical treatments or re-treatments needed!
Product Details & Specs
As it would seem the case is with many good things, they became discontinued. But not before they cemented themselves in the minds of enthusiasts.
Arguably one of the very best gloves in the game was the "Overlord Glove". A distinctly 2000s silhouette with its futuristic curves instead of chunky reinforced knuckles, and articulation points that made them tactile yet protective.
With their decorated history of use on SOF and their distinct silhouette, they became the "it" gloves worn by many a "John Soldier" in video games that featured bleeding edge gear: Battlefield 4's Alpha & Beta featured them on US operators & artwork, but they somehow landed literally on Russian hands in the released game. "Dozer" wore them in BF 2042, and they even dangle on a Hound Wolf Squad Operator's belt in Resident Evil 8.
Taking the original gloves, we dialed in the fit far closer to what you'd expect out of gloves you can keep on your hands even when you want optimum trigger feel and tactility. We also opted for high quality Goat Leather for the palm and knuckle construction, and of course a kevlar thread to compliment the 100% Nomex body fabric. It's now a classic design with Quality-Of-Life improvements that puts it up there with some of the best FR gloves on the market.
They fill in a gap in the market between cheap and disposable mechanic's gloves without properly protective materials, and expensive gloves only a military contractor could afford...
Specs
- Goatskin Leather palm & knuckles
- FR 100% Aramid fiber "Nomex" stretch fabric - no wrist elastic or Velcro needed!
- High-strength FR Para-Aramid thread
- Large pull loop for easy donning of gloves
- Classic 2000s era "futuristic" curves & comfortable articulation
- Made in Pakistan
Care Guide
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.
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.
Care Guide
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.
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.
Eighty Four FR Combat Gloves
A Timeless Upgrade to Nomex Flight Gloves of the Past
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The worst nightmare of a stray ember or flame looking to spread - The combination of these two materials results in a simple yet durable FR protective layer for your hands.
A reinforced pull loop makes it easy to get the gloves on and off quickly without making them feel loose at the wrist. No elastic, no velcro or snaps, no problem.
The aggressively textured goat leather palm and finger structures provide a tough grip and greatly enhances abrasion resistance without reducing tactile feel
With aesthetics straight out of a video game (because they're directly inspired by a pair that made it into many digital worlds) they strike a balance between "rule of cool" and utility we know you'll love to have on your kit.
(Don't) Try Me...
The FR properties of the gloves last - whether in a trial by fire or through countless cleanings.
Just look at how long it takes for 3000 degrees to singe the material.
But on a serious note, stay safe when dealing with anything that gives off sparks, open flames, or radiates a large amount of heat. While the FR Fabric theoretically could act as a last line of defense, the gloves themselves are currently not certified through any formal testing. User discretion is advised.
Flying In Style
It started with NSN 8415-01-029-0113, a simple DuPont Nomex pilot's glove with a cowhide palm. Ideal for being near jet fuels, oils, and other volatile substances. Turns out, FR equipment doesn't just belong on the flight deck. Special forces units weren't fond of using melty, non-fire-retardant gloves as their go-to and disliked the dexterity many protective gloves had to offer.
Good thing we had thousands of these flight gloves laying around. These simple gloves became a staple of many SOF units from Army Rangers all the way up to NSW Recces - Why? They just worked.
But they were a little long. Many cuffed them up or "modified" them in the field by cutting them short or removing fingers for dexterity. But a makeshift solution often isn't a long-term one....
Equipping A Classic
The need was clear - Special forces guys shouldn't be subjected to a melty uniform if they caught fire while operating operationally. Baselayers, uniforms, and even balaclavas began to go FR - but the main point of contact that was hard to get right was gloves.
Arguably one of the very best in the game was the "Overlord Glove". A distinctly 2000s silhouette with its futuristic curves instead of chunky reinforced knuckles, and articulation points that made them tactile yet protective.
They were exactly what SOF units like the Army Rangers needed - a dependable, do-it-all glove that was just as comfy as the lightweight pilot gloves of the past.
The Cult Of Overlord
As it would seem the case is with many good things, they became discontinued. But not before they cemented themselves in the minds of enthusiasts.
With their decorated history of use on SOF and their distinct silhouette, they became the "it" gloves worn by many a "John Soldier" in video games that featured bleeding edge gear: Battlefield 4's Alpha & Beta featured them on US operators & artwork, but they somehow landed literally on Russian hands in the released game. "Dozer" wore them in BF 2042, and they even dangle on a Hound Wolf Squad Operator's belt in Resident Evil 8.
People love them so much, they get modded into games like "Insurgency" too.
As the core mission of our Eighty Four lineup says, make it new, and make it better.
We took a beloved design that has been long discontinued and made it available again - but we didn't stop at copy and paste. The original glove was slated to be a successor to the pilot gloves of SOF past, and we designed these to carry on that legacy.
Taking the original gloves, we dialed in the fit far closer to what you'd expect out of a premium glove. Something you can keep on your hands even when you want optimum trigger feel and tactility.
We also opted for high-quality Goat Leather for the palm and knuckle construction, and of course a para-aramid thread to compliment the 100% Nomex body fabric. It's now a classic design with quality-of-life improvements that puts it up there with some of the best FR gloves on the market.
They fill in a gap in the market between cheap and disposable mechanic's gloves without properly protective materials, and expensive gloves only a military contractor could afford...
Dependable FR Combat Gloves That Don't Break The Bank
Manufacturing Pedigree
We work directly with a manufacturer in Pakistan with a distinct expertise in military gloves. We've found their quality & consistency is hard to match even amongst highly expensive, large-contract-only OEMs in the USA. The result is a truly FR glove you'll love without breaking the bank when you need to replace them.
Materials Matter
Where many gloves on the market opt for chemical FR treatments that can wash or wear away over time, Inherently FR materials like Aramid fiber (eg. Nomex) for the body fabric and Para-Aramid thread (eg. Kevlar) stay FR through a tremendous amount of wear & tear.
We've Got Your Back
If you ever have any issues with your gloves, we proudly offer size exchanges, guarantee against QC defects, and offer 30-day returns.
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