The Sitka Gear Men's Equinox Guard Gloves prevent contact with insects in three distinct ways: limited skin exposure, bite-reduction fabric and built-in Insect Shield. Ultra-lightweight, tightly knit fabric and Insect Shield offer maximum protection and coverage. Nylon Cordura built into fingertips and in-between fingers provides durability in all the right places and AX Suede palm ensures long life. Long cuff offers full protection when worn with other Sitka Gear.FeaturesUPF 50+ sun protection; treated with Polygiene Odor Control TechnologyUltra-lightweight, breathable, tightly knit stretch fabric Insect Shield repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges (no-see-ums) Stretch nylon Cordura in-between fingers and over fingertips provide durability and abrasion resistance AX Suede fabric palm for a solid gripExposed thumb and index finger for trigger and release feel Long cuff offers protection