ArmOR Hand is developed by a veterinarian. The gloves offer superior flexibility and dexterity. They are reinforced in statistically high-risk injury areas. The gloves are made of the strongest of the stretch materials (all synthetic materials) and are machine washable to decrease infectious disease transmission. The quality of the gloves is exceptional - they can be washed hundreds of times (there have been no customer complaints of the gloves not withstanding repeated washings). They are sized to ensure a proper fit and are a Fear Free Preferred product. The materials are expensive and not commonly found in other gloves but this is why ArmOR Hand fits and functions perfectly. You will not find these unique properties in any other glove or any knock-off product.