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Gloves update

Gloves are an element of clothing added in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive part of November 28, 2016 Update. This feature allows player to visually change the gloves their player characters wear.

Gloves are visible in third person during gameplay and spectating player who have equipped it.

Similar to Skins, gloves have exterior quality.

Gloves are all classified as "exceedingly rare items" and all contain a star in their name.

Available Gloves Types[]

Hand Wraps[]

Inventory Image Description/Flavor Text Drops in
Inventory icon leather handwraps

Hand Wraps

Preferred by hand-to-hand fighters, these wraps protect the knuckles and stabilize the wrist when punching. Glove Case / Operation Hydra Case
Leather handwraps handwrap leathery light large

Leather

Become notorious
Leather handwraps handwrap red slaughter light large

Slaughter

Who doesn't love working with their hands?
Leather handwraps handwrap fabric orange camo light large

Badlands

Felix turns a blind eye towards the Colation Taskforce's unsanctioned boxing league
Leather handwraps handwrap camo grey light large

Spruce DDPAT

Some people say they're tough... others show it
Leather handwraps handwrap leathery ducttape light large

Duct Tape

These scavenged hand-wraps are surprisingly durable but not especially breathable. Clutch Case
Leather handwraps handwrap leathery fabric blue skulls light large

Cobalt Skulls

These blue bias-tape handwraps are printed with skull motifs.
Leather handwraps handwrap leathery fabric geometric blue light large

Overprint

These black bias-tape handwraps have been printed with rubberized geometric patterns.
Leather handwraps handwrap leathery fabric green camo light large

Arboreal

These bias-tape handwraps have been dyed with a forest camo pattern.
Caution

CAUTION!

Preferred by hand-to-hand fighters, these wraps protect the knuckles and stabilize the wrist when punching. Broken Fang Case/Snakebite Case
Constrictor

Constrictor

Preferred by hand-to-hand fighters, these wraps protect the knuckles and stabilize the wrist when punching.
Giraffe Gloves

Giraffe

Preferred by hand-to-hand fighters, these wraps protect the knuckles and stabilize the wrist when punching.
Desert Shamagh

Desert Shamagh

Preferred by hand-to-hand fighters, these wraps protect the knuckles and stabilize the wrist when punching.

Moto Gloves[]

Name/Inventory Image Description/Flavor Text Drops in
Inventory icon motorcycle gloves

Moto Gloves

These bulky hard knuckled gloves can protect the wearers hands from road rash at 60 mph. Glove Case / Operation Hydra Case
Motorcycle gloves motorcycle basic black light large

Eclipse

Don't call it a midlife crisis
Motorcycle gloves motorcycle mint triangle light large

Spearmint

For what he's charging us, you'd think Huxley could at least throw in a tin of mints... - Felix Riley, Commanding Officer
Motorcycle gloves motorcycle mono boom light large

Boom!

POW! BOOM! BIFF!
Motorcycle gloves motorcycle triangle blue light large

Cool Mint

Combat has never felt so refreshing.
Motorcycle gloves motorcycle yellow camo light large

Transport

This pair has a subtle digital camo. Clutch Case
Motorcycle gloves motorcycle trigrid blue light large

Polygon

It has been constructed from a mix of man-made materials and leather in various shades of blue.
Motorcycle gloves motorcycle choco boom light large

POW!

This pair has been covered in brightly colored comic book onomatopoeia.
Motorcycle gloves motorcycle basic green orange light large

Turtle

This green and grey pair has bright orange accents.
Finish Line

Finish Line

These bulky hard knuckled gloves can protect the wearers hands from road rash at 60 mph. Broken Fang Case/Snakebite Case
Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure

These bulky hard knuckled gloves can protect the wearers hands from road rash at 60 mph.
3rd Commando Company Gloves

3rd Commando Company

These bulky hard knuckled gloves can protect the wearers hands from road rash at 60 mph.
Smoke Out Gloves

Smoke Out

These bulky hard knuckled gloves can protect the wearers hands from road rash at 60 mph.

Specialist Gloves[]

Name/Inventory Image Description Drops in
Inventory icon specialist gloves

Specialist Gloves

Durable, breathable, and stylish; these gloves are designed to take (and give) a beating. Glove Case / Operation Hydra Case
Specialist gloves specialist ddpat green camo light large

Forest+DDPAT

Some people don't like getting their hands dirty
Specialist gloves specialist emerald web light large

Emerald Web

Discipline begets success
Specialist gloves specialist kimono diamonds red light large

Crimson Kimono

Start seeing red
Specialist gloves specialist orange white light large

Foundation

Rumor has it that Tortue was inspired by the Asiimov line of firearms
Specialist gloves specialist fade light large

Fade

These multicolored gloves have metallic accents. Clutch Case
Specialist gloves specialist forest brown light large

Buckshot

These practical gloves would be at home in a hunting blind.
Specialist gloves specialist webs red light large

Crimson Web

These red and grey gloves have been printed with a rubberized webs pattern.
Specialist gloves specialist winterhex light large

Mogul

These wintery gloves would be at home on the ski hill.
Marble Fade Gloves

Marble Fade

Durable, breathable, and stylish; these gloves are designed to take (and give) a beating. Broken Fang Case/Snakebite Case
Tiger Strike

Tiger Strike

Durable, breathable, and stylish; these gloves are designed to take (and give) a beating.
Lt Commander

Lt. Commander

Durable, breathable, and stylish; these gloves are designed to take (and give) a beating.
Field Agent

Field Agent

Durable, breathable, and stylish; these gloves are designed to take (and give) a beating.

Sport Gloves[]

Name/Inventory Image Description/Flavor Text Drops in
Inventory icon sporty gloves

Sport Gloves

Synthetic fabrics make these athletic gloves durable and eye-catching. Glove Case / Operation Hydra Case
Sporty gloves sporty green light large

Hedge Maze

Only cowards fear flying close to the sun
Sporty gloves sporty light blue light large

Superconductor

They don't want none
Sporty gloves sporty military light large

Arid

If we're going to be heroes, we may as well look the part... - Rona Sabri, Rising Star
Sporty gloves sporty purple light large

Pandora's Box

A must have for any demolitions expert with sweaty palms
Sporty gloves sporty poison frog red green light large

Bronze Morph

A must have for any demolitions expert with sweaty palms Clutch Case
Sporty gloves sporty poison frog blue white light large

Amphibious

These synthetic blue and white gloves are quick drying and breathable.
Sporty gloves sporty blue pink light large

Vice

These synthetic gloves are crafted from a striking mix pink and blue technical fabrics.
Sporty gloves sporty black webbing yellow light large

Omega

These synthetic black gloves have strong yellow accents.
Slingshot Gloves

Slingshot

Synthetic fabrics make these athletic gloves durable and eye-catching. Broken Fang Case/Snakebite Case
Scarlet Shamagh

Scarlet Shamagh

Synthetic fabrics make these athletic gloves durable and eye-catching.
Big Game

Big Game

Synthetic fabrics make these athletic gloves durable and eye-catching.
Nocts

Nocts

Synthetic fabrics make these athletic gloves durable and eye-catching.

Bloodhound Gloves[]

Name/Inventory Image Description/Flavor Text Drops in
Inventory icon studded bloodhound gloves

Bloodhound Gloves

These fingerless gloves have been decorated with metal studs and the Operation Bloodhound logo. Glove Case / Operation Hydra Case
Studded bloodhound gloves bloodhound snakeskin brass light large

Snakebite

Operation Bloodhound marked the end of rouge sniper Chase Turner
Studded bloodhound gloves bloodhound metallic light large

Bronzed

Let's be honest... no one misses Sergei - Hans Kriegeld, Phoenix Tactician
Studded bloodhound gloves bloodhound guerrilla light large

Guerrilla

Valeria plans on retribution, of that there can be no doubt... - Sebastien Hennequet, Sniper
Studded bloodhound gloves bloodhound black silver light large

Charred

Challenge coins are great, but they don't draw blood when you backfist someone - Carmen Cocinero, Extraction Expert

Hydra Gloves[]

Name/Inventory Image Description/Flavor Text Drops in
Inventory icon studded bloodhound gloves

Hydra Gloves

These fingerless gloves have been decorated with metal studs and the Operation Hydra logo. It was crafted out of classic black supple leather with a varnished green emblem. Clutch Case
Studded hydra gloves bloodhound hydra black green light large

Emerald

It was crafted from a mix of leather, snakeskin, and brass.
Studded hydra gloves bloodhound hydra case hardened light large

Case Hardened

These vegan leather gloves have been printed with a variegated metallic pattern.
Studded hydra gloves bloodhound hydra snakeskin brass light large

Rattler

It was crafted from a mix of leather, snakeskin, and brass.
Studded hydra gloves bloodhound hydra green leather mesh brass light large

Mangrove

It was crafted from a mix of leather, synthetic mesh, and brass.

Broken Fang Gloves[]

Name/Inventory Image Description/Flavor Text Drops in
Inventory icon studded bloodhound gloves

Broken Fang Gloves

These fingerless gloves have been decorated with metal studs and the Operation Broken Fang logo. Broken Fang Case/Snakebite Case
Jade

Jade

These fingerless gloves have been decorated with metal studs and the Operation Broken Fang logo.
Yellow Banded

Yellow Banded

These fingerless gloves have been decorated with metal studs and the Operation Broken Fang logo.
Needle Point

Needle Point

These fingerless gloves have been decorated with metal studs and the Operation Broken Fang logo.
Unhinged

Unhinged

These fingerless gloves have been decorated with metal studs and the Operation Broken Fang logo.

Driver Gloves[]

Name/Inventory Image Description/Flavor Text Drops in
Inventory icon slick gloves

Driver Gloves

These driving gloves offer protection from the elements while still maintaining tactile sensation. Glove Case / Operation Hydra Case
Slick gloves slick military light large

Convoy

Sometimes discretion is called for
Slick gloves slick red light large

Crimson Weave

Leave your mark, not your fingerprints
Slick gloves slick snakeskin yellow light large

Diamondback

Standard issue is for suckers... - Imogen, Arms Dealer In Training
Slick gloves slick black light large

Lunar Weave

Keeps the blood off your hands...metaphorically speaking
Slick gloves slick stitched green grey light large

Racing Green

This pair of green gloves has been accented with woven grey leather in a chevron pattern. Clutch Case
Slick gloves slick stitched black orange light large

Overtake

Speed is of the essence with these classic black and tan leather gloves.
Slick gloves slick snakeskin white light large

King Snake

It has been crafted out of white leather and snakeskin.
Slick gloves slick plaid purple light large

Imperial Plaid

This pair of flannel and leather gloves has an imperial hue.
Snow Leopard

Snow Leopard

These driving gloves offer protection from the elements while still maintaining tactile sensation. Broken Fang Case/Snakebite Case
Rezan The Red Gloves

Rezan the Red

These driving gloves offer protection from the elements while still maintaining tactile sensation.
Queen Jaguar

Queen Jaguar

These driving gloves offer protection from the elements while still maintaining tactile sensation.
Black Tie

Black Tie

These driving gloves offer protection from the elements while still maintaining tactile sensation.

Default Gloves[]

Name/Inventory Image Team Description/Flavor Text
Csgo Ct gloves

Default CT Gloves

CT General-purpose tactical combat gloves designed for military or security personnel.
Csgo T gloves

Default T Gloves

T Never be afraid to get blood on your hands. – Valeria Jenner, Revolutionary

Behind The Scenes[]

  • Cosmetics Gloves were first hinted to in the May 31, 2016 update in game files, four months before their official release.

Unused content[]

  • In game files, can found unreleased gloves textures[1] - specialist_green_red_black,handwrap_leathery_fabric_red_slaughter, handwrap_leathery_fabric_orange_camo, handwrap_leathery_fabric_beige_camo and slick_brown

Notes[]

  • The Default Terrorist gloves are depicted as the fingerless Elite Crew gloves in the inventory, even though most factions use a different, full-leather model.
  • Unlike skins and knifes, Cosmetics Gloves  have no "vanilla" variants.
  • Some skins for gloves not released[1] when introduced gloves in November 28, 2016 update, later released as part of February 15, 2018 update.
  • Hydra Gloves shares same model and texture folder with Bloodhound Gloves[2].

Trivia[]

  • The Moto and Specialist Glove varieties both have the word "TORTUE" written on them. It is placed on the index finger of Moto gloves and the back of the hand on Specialist gloves.
  • "Hand Wraps | Leather" has a hidden Headshot icon.
  • The Specialist gloves appear to be based off of the M-Pact gloves manufactured by Mechanix.

Gallery[]

Overview[]

Unused Content[]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 New Glove Skins found (Glove Case 2) on Reddit
  2. models\weapons\v_models\arms\glove_bloodhound\v_glove_bloodhound_hydra.mdl & materials\models\weapons\customization\glove_bloodhound\glove_hydra_color.vtf
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