Mechanix fast fit , large , black - 2012 Edition I be not really sure if these be new for 2012 , but I just order these from Amazon so the description of the design be current as of early February 2012 . I have a older pair of the black fast fit glove from late 2009 and the design be remarkably different . First off , these new fast fit glove have a different logo\/print on the back of the glove . there be a different font for MECHANIX , and it actually say FASTFIT on the sealant graphic -lrb- feel sticky\/tacky -rrb- . in addition , there be a tag advertising tekdry fabric use for the glove that allow for quicker dry and wick of moisture . it be suppose to stimulate the hand 's own ability in systemic health , whatever that mean ? I know it feel comfortable though . the palm material be also remarkably different from the traditional Mechanix glove . instead of the usual 65 % nylon and 35 % polyurethane , it be 60 % nylon and 40 % polyurethane . as a result , the simulated leather seem to be smoother , more durable , less susceptible to pill like the older material . I have not test the true endurance of this material , but I know the 65\/35 stuff tend to wear out quickly with use . this 60\/40 material just seem more durable , and I would expect that with more polyurethane content . the thumb also have a light gray leather patching . the styling really be very different in a good way . the fast fit differ from the original Mechanix glove mainly with the lack of a velcro wrist strap and less simulated leather around the finger tip . the fast fit feel thinner and lighter overall . what this mean to the user be that the original Mechanix glove be probably a better choice if you be expect to get you hand ding up badly . the fast fit be design more for the casual use glove that slip on\/off faster and allow for more dexterity . that say , I do not see a huge difference between the two type of glove to justify the price delta . the fast fit be more convenient and lighter , but the Original be still a good design . I be go to do a comparison between the 65\/35 and 60\/40 material to see which I like in the long run . generally speak , the simulated leather part of the glove will be the first to wear out - so this be probably the most important aspect of the glove . I have a really old pair of Mechanix Original glove from 2007 where I wear hole through the index\/middle finger and thumb . I get my index catch under the tire of my car as I be spin the tire -lrb- with the car up on jackstand -rrb- to check for brake rotor drag . it smoosh my finger and have I not wear the Mechanix glove , I probably would have lose the nail and incur more damage . but I still get a nasty bruise and some scratch . have I wear a Mechanix glove that do not have hole , I probably would not have get hurt at all . overall : 5\/5 star , great fit , easy to wear , new Tekdry fabric seem to work in keep my hand dry , and the new 60 % nylon \/ 40 % polyurethane simulated leather seem to be more durable .