Before the 1980s, football gloves were primarily bulky items used only for warmth in freezing temperatures.
The type of glove you should buy depends entirely on your role on the field. How to Buy Football Gloves
: After the "Lester Hayes Rule" banned adhesives, manufacturers turned to silicone and latex . These materials provide high friction by being "deformable"—meaning the material literally melts into the tiny variations of the ball's surface to create an airtight grip. Buying Guide by Position