Besides offering superior snag puncture abrasion and cut resistance the unique porous nitrile coating is soft flexible and actually molds to the hand for greater dexterity. In addition the porous nitrile provides excellent grip in oily applications by channeling the oil away from the glove surface. In fact Edge gloves outwear 8-ounce cotton gloves by 10 to 1. Like the name implies Edge gloves have a decisive edge over ordinary cotton and leather gloves