How is the breathability of cowhide achieved, and how effective is it in keeping hands dry?

Cowhide itself is made of natural fibers interwoven. There are a large number of tiny pores between these fibers. From a microscopic perspective, it is like a net woven by countless filaments, which are not tightly seamless, but have certain gaps. These gaps are like tiny channels through which air can flow freely. For example, like the common woven bamboo mats, there are certain gaps between the bamboo pieces, and air can be exchanged through these gaps. The fiber structure of cowhide is the same, allowing air to circulate inside and outside the leather.
In the processing of cowhide, the tanning process also has an important impact on breathability. The right tanning method can make cowhide soft and tough while retaining its natural breathability as much as possible. Some traditional vegetable tanning processes use natural vegetable tanning agents, which make cowhide durable without excessively blocking the pores between fibers. It's like reinforcing an originally breathable net, but it won't completely seal the mesh. Some modern advanced tanning technologies can also accurately control the tanning process to ensure that cowhide maintains good breathability while meeting the requirements of use.
When the hands sweat, the moisture inside the Cowhide Gardening Gloves will be dissipated through the pores between the fibers. Because the air is constantly flowing inside and outside the gloves, it is like a small ventilation system. For example, in hot summer or when doing high-intensity gardening work, hands are prone to sweating. If there are no breathable gloves, sweat will accumulate inside the gloves, making the hands feel damp and stuffy. The breathability of cowhide gloves allows the air to take away the moisture in time and keep the hands relatively dry.
A humid environment is a hotbed for bacteria to grow. If the gloves are not breathable and the hands are in a wet state for a long time, bacteria will multiply in large numbers, which will not only produce odors, but may also cause hand skin problems. The breathability of Cowhide Gardening Gloves can effectively reduce the wet time of the hands, thereby reducing the possibility of bacterial growth. For example, in some scenes where gloves need to be worn for a long time to work, the probability of hand skin problems will be significantly reduced by using cowhide gloves with good breathability.
Keeping your hands dry can greatly improve the comfort of wearing gloves. When your hands are dry, the friction between the skin and the gloves will be more even, and there will be no sticky feeling due to the presence of sweat. When doing gardening work, your hands can operate tools more flexibly, reducing operating errors caused by hand discomfort. Just like when we wear a pair of breathable shoes and a pair of non-breathable shoes, the breathable shoes will make the feet feel more comfortable and move more freely, and the same is true for cowhide gloves.