ironclad hug last about 3 month for I . inorder for the glove to last this long you can not use they on sharp or hot object . the weakist point be the seam that attach the kevlar to the glove once the seam be cut they begin to unravel and fall apart , mainly at the index finger and thumb area . overall you be able to handle small item , you hand do not get sweaty . they be comfortable and you be able to wash they when they get dirty . Main drawback - PRICEY , but worth it .