DURAHIDE™ CORE REFRESH: Core functionality retained, durability, comfort, and control upgraded

DURAHIDE™ CORE REFRESH keeps the essential functionality intact while upgrading durability, comfort, and operability. Building on the overwhelming durability advantage of high-abrasion-resistant leather, the line has been redesigned for better breathability, fit, and control. It suppresses early wear and fatigue that can occur with standard gloves, and is designed to keep performing even in demanding work environments where holes are likely to form. While maintaining the high durability of previous models, the series further improves the long-wear comfort, fine control, and reduced stuffiness required on worksites. In addition to the durability of high-abrasion-resistant Durahide™ leather, the gloves have been rebalanced for extended use with CoolPlus® mesh for breathability, a Freedom-Flex structure for range of motion, and reinforcement in key areas. DURAHIDE™ Core Refresh refines everyday practicality across construction, maintenance, logistics, DIY, and outdoor use. Durahide™ Original uses high-abrasion-resistant Durahide™ leather. The palm is designed to resist wear and fuzzing, allowing long-term use even in harsh work environments where holes can easily develop. It reduces the stiffness typical of leather gloves and supports detailed work. The Freedom-Flex structure naturally supports gripping, bending, and grabbing motions, improving control when handling tools and materials. CoolPlus® mesh reduces stuffiness and discomfort during long work sessions, while welded Lock Ring™ reinforcement on the high-wear thumb area further strengthens durability. Recommended users include professionals who use power tools daily; workers in construction, facilities, civil engineering, logistics, and maintenance; and users involved in DIY, garage work, camping, outdoor, and field tasks. Key features include a high-durability palm design that suppresses wear and fuzzing, wide range of motion through the Freedom-Flex structure, high breathability through CoolPlus® mesh, welded Lock Ring™ thumb reinforcement, and machine washability. The price is 4,950 yen including tax. The color is brown, and sizes are S / M / L / XL. Durahide™ FastFit is a practical leather glove that combines easy on-off use with durability. Its stretch cuff structure allows quick one-handed removal and wearing, while the palm uses high-abrasion-resistant Durahide™ leather. It resists wear and fuzzing and delivers long-lasting durability even in work involving frequent rubbing. The back of the fingers uses abrasion-resistant ripstop material, and the knuckle area has neoprene reinforcement, with consideration for tearing, abrasion, and light impact. CoolPlus® mesh helps prevent heat buildup and improves comfort during summer outdoor work and extended use. Recommended users include worksites with frequent glove removal, such as delivery, logistics, and warehouses; construction, renovation, facility work, automobile and motorcycle maintenance; and garage work, camping, outdoor, and field tasks. Key features include a stretch cuff for quick on-off use, a high-abrasion-resistant and durable palm design that suppresses wear and fuzzing, ripstop material on the back of the fingers, and high breathability through CoolPlus® mesh. The price is 3,960 yen including tax. The color is brown, and sizes are S / M / L / XL. The EN388 Level D cut-resistant glove Pursuit D5, long selected in the field, is back in the lineup. Pursuit D5, which had once disappeared from the Japanese market, returned to the lineup in 2026. Pursuit D5 was originally developed for environments involving blade risks, including police, law enforcement, and military use. It is a tactical glove built for real-world use, combining global-standard cut resistance with high operability. It is certified to European standard EN388:2016 Level D and U.S. standard ANSI A5 for cut resistance. The Armortex® cut-resistant layer provides focused protection for the palm and fingers. Beyond protection, the design emphasizes the ability to move. Three-dimensional stitching creates a natural fit and supports equipment handling and detailed tasks. The glove also uses breathable TrekDry material and a touchscreen-compatible design, making it a practical model intended for long hours of field use. Recommended users include police, law enforcement, and security personnel; military and tactical users; shooting, training, and equipment operation; disaster relief, emergency response, and rescue; and outdoor uses involving knives or blades. Key features include EN388:2016 Level D / ANSI A5 cut resistance, an Armortex® cut-resistant layer, high fit through three-dimensional stitching, and high breathability through TrekDry material. The price is 6,600 yen including tax. The color is black, and sizes are S / M / L / XL. Mechanix Wear brand story: Founded in 1991, Mechanix Wear has continued to provide advanced products for more than 30 years since the debut of the Original glove for motorsports mechanics. Every glove has its own story, delivering the functionality, feel, and safety required by professionals across automotive, motorsports, construction, military, commercial, and industrial safety fields, while responding to changing needs over time. Through innovative advances at the forefront of hand protection, Mechanix Wear continues to move beyond convention and establish itself as a global brand developing some of the world’s most advanced hand protection. 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