Based on the Science of Leather, what is the correct chemistry for a leather glove?

There is much misinformation on the internet regarding proper maintenance products and techniques of baseball glove leather.  In this post, the experts at Advanced Leather Solutions share their knowledge based on the science of leather.

A baseball glove oil should have the following attributes:

1.  A conditioning agent that the leather will absorb is essential.  If it doesn't soak into the leather, it's useless. A glove oil should be absorbed deeply, migrate into the internal leather fibers, not just the surface.

2. Baseball glove oil should be engineered specifically for baseball glove leather, not cross marketed from other intended uses.  There are many different types of leather.  How the leather is tanned (processed) at a tannery determines its characteristics.  The products developed for treating glove leather, should take that into consideration, giving consumers confidence in the products they buy.

3. It should be made with quality ingredients that will have long lasting, positive effects on leather.

4. Glove oil should be pH balanced to the leather.  If it isn't, then it can be harmful, (i.e. saddle soap) break down the internal leather fibers, shortening the life of the leather.  More on this point in another post.

5. It should be easy to apply and creamy in texture so you can see it as you apply it.  

6. It should NOT leave a sticky or oily residue on the leather.

7. A thin coating of glove oil should absorb rapidly into the leather.

8. It should leave a smooth, leather-like feel to the glove after it has been applied.

9. It should have a pleasant aroma. 

These are the attributes Advanced Leather Solutions engineered into Mitt-Spit Glove oil.  With 38 years’ experience working with leather as a leather restoration company, Advanced Leather Solutions know what's good for leather and what can be harmful.  We understand the chemical engineering behind quality leather care products and have applied this knowledge to Mitt-Spit Solutions, a whole class of products that you can count on for the long-term vitality of your baseball glove. Go to Mitt-Spit Products and buy the correct products for your glove with the confidence that these products are based on the science of leather.