A few years ago, glove manufacturers introduced a new type of work glove made from flexible, durable materials such as, nylon, polyester, even Spandex. This new generation of work gloves typically has adjustable Velcro closures, synthetic leather palms, reinforced fingers, and English thumb patterns (whatever they are). Some are even machine washable. I own a few pairs of these new work gloves, and I use them all the time. They're very comfortable to wear and have pretty good--not great--wear-resistance. Best of all, they provide greater dexterity than any other type of work glove, so you can easily pick up a single screw or nail without fumbling about. Yet, as much as I like these new-fangled gloves, I'm not about to bid good-bye to my trusty leather work gloves.