Leather vs PU: Cost, Performance, and Care in Boxing Gloves
🧠 Introduction: Choosing Between Tradition and Technology For decades, leather boxing gloves were considered the gold standard in combat sports. However, the rise of PU (polyurethane) synthetic leather has introduced cost-efficient, lightweight, and eco-friendly alternatives. For procurement managers, understanding the trade-offs between both materials is crucial to align product design with target markets and pricing…