Full Dexterity Tactical.
Built for the Job. Every Job.
Most tactical gloves make you choose. You can have protection, or you can have dexterity. PIG — Patrol Incident Gear — was founded on the premise that this tradeoff is not acceptable. The Full Dexterity Tactical concept behind every PIG glove is not a marketing phrase; it is a design standard that demands the wearer can tie a knot, operate a touchscreen, manipulate a weapon, and run a radio without removing the gloves. That standard has made PIG the first choice for special operations soldiers, law enforcement officers, and serious tactical professionals across more than 60 countries.
PIG builds each glove line for a specific environment and mission profile, from the flagship FDT Alpha for close-quarters weapon work to the High Altitude Gloves engineered for free-fall parachute operations. This guide covers every model in the lineup, what sets each one apart, and who it is built for.
Every PIG glove is benchmarked against the ability to tie shoelaces, operate touchscreens, and manipulate small weapon components without removal. If it fails that test, it does not ship.
Ballistic nylon, premium goatskin leather, and reinforced stress points are selected for environments that destroy ordinary gloves in days. PIG gloves are built to last through extended operational use.
PIG does not build one glove and put it in different colors. Each line is engineered for its specific application, from high-altitude airborne operations to cold-weather patrolling.
FDT stands for Full Dexterity Tactical. It is the design philosophy that distinguishes PIG from every other glove brand in the tactical market. Conventional tactical gloves are built around protection first, adding padding and reinforcement until dexterity becomes a secondary concern. PIG reverses that order. The glove is engineered around what the hand needs to do — weapon manipulation, communication, navigation, medical tasks — and protection is added without compromising any of those functions.
This approach places extreme demands on materials. PIG uses premium goatskin leather for tactile-sensitive zones because it is the thinnest natural leather that remains genuinely durable under operational use. Ballistic nylon covers high-abrasion areas. The venting pattern on the fingers is not cosmetic; it is placed at the flex points to prevent moisture buildup that causes grip loss and fatigue during extended wear. Touchscreen compatibility is integrated through material selection rather than added fingertip patches, which means it works across the entire relevant contact surface rather than one small spot.
The FDT Alpha is the original PIG glove and the model that established the brand's reputation in special operations units worldwide. It is designed around one priority: giving the wearer the highest possible tactile sensitivity and dexterity while maintaining full protection at the palm and knuckle. The result is a glove that feels almost like a second skin over the trigger finger and thumb while still providing genuine abrasion and impact resistance where the hand hits hard surfaces.
The Alpha is the choice for close-quarters operations where the number of grip changes, reloads, and equipment interactions in a short period is highest. It is trusted by operators who need to switch between a primary weapon, a sidearm, a tourniquet, and a radio in seconds, in the dark, under full load.
| Design priority | Maximum tactile sensitivity and dexterity |
| Palm material | Premium goatskin leather |
| Back material | Ballistic nylon with ventilation channels |
| Touchscreen | Yes, full finger compatibility |
| Best for | CQB, weapon manipulation, direct action |
| Users | Military special operations, law enforcement |
The FDT Delta Utility Glove is the most versatile model in the PIG lineup and consistently one of the top-selling tactical gloves in the special operations community. It strikes a deliberate balance between the Alpha's maximum-dexterity design and a higher level of overall hand protection, making it the preferred choice for operators who work across a wider range of environments and tasks within a single deployment.
US Special Operations soldiers have used the Delta Utility in active combat environments, crediting it with enabling fast and accurate shooting with both rifles and handguns without the loss of trigger feel that affects thicker gloves. The touchscreen compatibility is seamlessly integrated, so the wearer can transition from weapon to tablet to radio without breaking workflow.
| Design priority | Balance of dexterity and all-round protection |
| Palm material | Premium goatskin leather |
| Back material | Ballistic nylon |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Best for | General tactical use, field operations, range |
| Users | Military, law enforcement, serious shooters |
The FDT Delta+ is the premium variant of the Delta Utility and the most refined glove PIG makes for shooters who demand the highest possible level of material quality on their most-used contact points. The trigger finger and thumb are constructed from premium touchscreen-compatible goatskin leather with a high carbon and graphite content, delivering exceptional touchscreen performance from the moment the glove is put on.
The Delta+ develops a personalized fit over time. The goatskin leather breaks in to the exact contours of the wearer's hand, becoming progressively more comfortable and better fitting with each use. PIG notes that some color transfer from the carbon and graphite finish is possible during the initial break-in period, which is a normal characteristic of the high-performance leather rather than a defect.
| Trigger finger and thumb | Premium touchscreen goatskin leather |
| Touchscreen technology | High carbon and graphite content |
| Break-in | Moulds to hand shape over time |
| Color transfer | Possible during initial break-in period |
| Best for | Precision shooting, regular range use |
| Users | Competitive shooters, operators, advanced civilians |
The FDT Cold Weather Gloves solve a problem that has hampered cold-climate operations since the beginning of organized military history: insulated gloves that keep hands warm consistently destroy dexterity. Every additional millimeter of insulation adds distance between the fingertip and the world, making weapon manipulation, radio operation, and equipment handling slower and less precise.
PIG approaches this with the same FDT discipline applied to the warm-weather lineup. The Cold Weather glove is insulated for genuine protection in low temperatures while retaining enough dexterity to maintain the key functions the operator cannot remove a glove to perform. The result is a cold-weather glove that wearers can actually use operationally rather than just swapping out when things get critical.
| Design priority | Warmth without dexterity compromise |
| Insulation | Thermal lining, low bulk construction |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Best for | Cold weather patrols, mountain operations, winter range use |
| Users | Military cold-climate units, law enforcement, outdoor professionals |
The High Altitude Gloves are a purpose-built product for a very specific and unforgiving environment: the freefall and canopy phase of a parachute insertion. Every feature of the HAG is derived from the requirements of modern airborne operations. The gripping surface uses a tacky material compound that maintains secure contact with parachute handles and ripcords in conditions ranging from humid tropical jump zones to cold high-altitude air. The touchscreen compatibility ensures the wearer can access GPS and communication devices during the descent without removing the gloves.
The HAG is available in gender-specific sizing patterns, recognizing that women and men have different hand proportions that affect fit and dexterity in an environment where suboptimal glove fit can have serious consequences. This makes it one of the few tactical gloves on the market that genuinely addresses gender-specific ergonomics.
| Application | Freefall and canopy parachute operations |
| Grip surface | Tacky compound for parachute handle contact |
| Touchscreen | Yes, GPS and comms accessible during descent |
| Sizing | Gender-specific patterns for men and women |
| Best for | HALO, HAHO, static line airborne insertions |
| Users | Airborne units, jump-qualified SOF operators |
PIG builds its gloves from a short list of rigorously selected materials. The consistency of that list across the product range is what makes every PIG glove recognizable by feel regardless of which model it is.
The palm and finger pads on dexterity-critical gloves use premium goatskin leather. Goatskin is selected over cowhide and synthetic alternatives because it is naturally thinner, more supple, and more resistant to moisture than cowhide while being tougher and more durable than synthetics at equivalent thickness. It develops a memory for the wearer's hand shape over time, which is why experienced PIG users consistently note that their gloves improve the more they use them.
Ballistic nylon covers the dorsal surface and high-wear zones. This is the same material class used in body armor and load-bearing equipment, selected for its resistance to cuts, abrasion, and tearing in environments that destroy ordinary textiles. The venting structure cut into the ballistic nylon panels at flex points eliminates the thermal buildup that causes hand fatigue and grip degradation during extended missions.
Touchscreen compatibility is achieved through material composition rather than surface coating. PIG integrates conductive fibers or high-carbon leather compounds directly into the glove material at the contact zones, so the touchscreen function remains consistent through the entire life of the glove rather than degrading as a surface finish wears off.
US Special Operations soldiers have used PIG gloves in active combat environments, specifically citing the FDT Delta Utility for its ability to maintain shooting accuracy with both rifle and handgun without the trigger feel degradation that affects heavier gloves. The combination of dexterity and durability is directly tied to mission outcome in direct action environments.
Law enforcement officers require gloves that work across a long shift covering radically different tasks: driving, processing, physical confrontations, and firearms handling. PIG's all-round models cover all of these without requiring glove changes, which eliminates the tactical risk created by the moment of removal and replacement.
The HAG was built specifically for jump-qualified operators, addressing the unique demands of parachute handle manipulation, altitude-related cold, and the need for touchscreen access during descent. Gender-specific sizing makes the HAG one of the few airborne-specific gloves that fits a genuinely diverse jump team properly.
Competitive shooters and advanced civilian firearms practitioners find that PIG gloves deliver the trigger feedback and dexterity required for precision shooting at the range without the bulk that standard protective gloves add. The Delta+ in particular is a favorite among shooters who run a high volume of rounds and want a glove that improves with use.
Several models in the PIG lineup are available in Multicam camouflage patterns alongside the standard solid colors. The Multicam variants use the same material construction and design as their solid-color counterparts, with the pattern applied to the ballistic nylon dorsal panels. This allows the gloves to integrate visually into Multicam-pattern kit for operations where maintaining a consistent visual signature across the loadout matters. The camouflage treatment does not affect performance, durability, or touchscreen compatibility.
Gear Town stocks PIG Gloves because they represent the highest standard currently available in the tactical glove category. Every other glove brand in this market makes compromises that PIG refuses to accept. The Full Dexterity Tactical standard is not met by most products that claim the tactical label, and the difference is immediately apparent the first time a wearer switches from a conventional glove to a PIG.
The lineup covers every legitimate use case: warm weather direct action with the Alpha or Delta, premium material quality with the Delta+, cold climate patrolling with the Cold Weather gloves, and the specialized requirements of airborne operations with the HAG. This means that a team can standardize on PIG across roles and environments, with each member selecting the specific model that matches their mission profile while maintaining the same material standard and system compatibility.
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