ALL GOALKEEPERS, ESPECIALLY MUM'S & DADS'S OF YOUNG GOALKEEPERS:
Although it is very hard to hear, the harsh reality is that latex will wear fairly quickly. Latex is a very soft product; it is this softness that provides the grip that all goalkeepers need and want!
The first thing to understand is that latex is a natural product and therefore cannot have a manufacturing fault. The abrasion and wear in the main will happen when the gloves come into contact with the ground.
Latex may begin to show signs of wear from the first use. This is unfortunately normal; it can happen in your first game just as much as it can in your tenth. It is also possible to own two of the exact same gloves and see one pair last one month while the other lasts four months; this is the nature of latex. If the latex starts to show signs of wear, don't worry! Wear is normal; that's just what latex does.
There is a huge misconception that when the latex starts to wear: they are

"faulty,"
"not fit for purpose,"
"no longer usable."

The truth?
This is not the case! Latex palms are usually manufactured with a 3-4mm thickness, so they will offer grip and continue to perform until worn through and there is virtually no latex left.

LATEX WEAR FACTORS: AGE OF THE GOALKEEPER GOALKEEPERS TECHNIQUE THE PLAYING SURFACE HOW THEY WERE PREPARED CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWED VOLUME OF USE LUCK! !! GOALKEEPER GLOVES ARE A CONSUMABLE, THEY WILL NEED REPLACING ON A FAIRLY REGULAR BASIS, IF THIS IS A CONCERN, PLEASE DO NOT BUY THEM !!

Goalkeeper gloves are predominantly designed for use on natural surfaces like grass unless specified (e.g., a specialist 3G/astro-turf latex, which sacrifices grip for durability). If you are using goalkeeper gloves on an artificial surface, you will be placing a higher level of stress on the latex; therefore, it will wear much quicker than when used on softer grass pitches. However, one of the harshest surfaces can be the summer/end of season or pre-season pitches. At this time of year the gloves will wear quicker than in the softer pitch winter months. Please ensure that the gloves are constantly moist when in use; as soon as the latex is dry, it will start to wear. The latex wants moisture, and this is what will offer the grip and more durability.

LATEX WEAR/PRODUCT CARE
The majority of goalkeeper gloves that we sell use very high-quality latex palms, sourced and manufactured to offer the best possible grip in all conditions. Latex is a very soft, natural product and, as such, is subject to wear and abrasion over time. Just Keepers Ltd. and the selected brands that supply the products cannot be held accountable for wear to the palms.
Most latex palms will begin to show signs of wear within their first use. This is normal and can be down to many factors that may include many variables of play, e.g., the age of the goalkeeper, their technique, the playing surface, how the gloves were prepared, and whether the care instructions were followed.
As with all soft latex goalkeeper gloves, the better you care for them, the more life you will get from them.
Wear to the foams usually happens when the gloves come into contact with the ground, but they can also wear from something as simple as pulling your socks up, even when putting your gloves on, as most gloves use a course Velcro closure, which can be prone to wearing the latex.
If your latex starts to show signs of wear, don't worry! Glove wear is normal; that's just what latex does. Latex is a soft natural product that is made to provide the grip that all goalkeepers need and want!
Please note that all goalkeeper gloves will offer grip and continue to perform until there is virtually no latex left on the palms.
Deterioration will be particularly apparent during early and end-of-season use when the grounds are at their hardest. Do try to avoid glove contact with the ground if at all possible!
Young and inexperienced goalkeepers may also notice fast deterioration of the foam; this will become less apparent when the individual technique improves.

The majority of gloves we sell are worn by the World's best goalkeepers who play on the best surfaces with the best quality footballs, most of whom use the gloves for a maximum of 6-8 games. If this is a concern please choose an alternative flat palm style.
If any of the above is a concern do not buy the gloves.
If this is a concern please choose harder wearing palms (not soft latex), which may offer better durability, however please be aware that the grip will be much inferior.
We would always advise using new gloves just for matches and use an older pair for training/warm up.
The colouring on the majority of goalkeeper gloves will fade and wear during play, this can and does happen and this will not affect the performance of the product in any way.

FINGER PROTECTION / SPINE DISCLAIMER: Finger spines in no way guarantee the prevention of injury and exist only to help reduce hyperextension of fingers while adding a little extra protection for punching, please note that finger injures can occur at anytime and this is unfortunately the nature of the position.

LATEX DISCOLORING:
As latex is a natural product the colour can change from usage and the washing/cleaning process, some palms may stain yellow/pink/brown from being cleaned and exposed to a heat source or natural sunlight which can change the colour of the latex, if the gloves do become discoloured this will not effect the performance of the latex in anyway.

PLAYING SURFACE:
Goalkeeper gloves are made and designed for use on soft natural surfaces like grass, unless specified in the product description (e.g. specialist 3G /astro turf palm).
Please note that when using goalkeeper gloves on an artificial surface such as 3G or astro turf - you will be placing a higher level of stress on them so stitching failure and latex wear will be more apparent than on grass.

STITCHING:
Great care should be taken when putting the gloves on and taking them off, especially lightweight & strapless styles which are now very common and popular, try and remove your hand from the gloves and not the gloves from the hand, try to put as little stress as possible on the seams, fingers and thumbs when taking your hand from your gloves, unfortunately the stitching can start to break down over time and from general wear, especially between the wrist, thumb & palm area. Please note that if gloves are significantly worn when stitching issues occur we would be unable to offer a refund or exchange, this is down to the manufacturers and Just Keepers discretion.

ROLL FINGER & NEGATIVE CUT STYLE FOAM PALMS:
With both of the above glove cuts being very popular and sought after styles we must warn you that the stitched seams and fingers do come under immense stress during the course of training and match-play and Just Keepers Ltd will not offer replacements or refunds for burst seams and damaged foam around the stress areas. Gloves featuring a 'Negative Cut' palm will show wear on the fingertips and thumbs quicker than others, this is due to the way the gloves are stitched. This type of cut provides a much tighter and more natural feel on your fingers, but as a result comes under more stress.
Great care should be taken when putting the gloves on and taking them off, especially roll finger styles, try and remove your hand from the gloves and not the gloves from the hand, try to put as little stress as possible on the seams, fingers and thumbs when taking your hand from your gloves.

STRAPLESS / LIGHTWEIGHT GLOVES
The new trend in the goalkeeping world is strapless/lightweight gloves, these are very sought after and popular styles with many of our customers.
Please note that these types of gloves are very slim/tight fitting and is made to fit as close to the skin as possible and can be tight around the wrist and base of the hand area.
Unfortunately this will make the gloves more prone to stitching faults as they are more difficult to get on and too get off, especially after use when the hands are hot and sweaty etc.
Please take extreme caution and as much care as possible when removing these types of gloves from your hands, try and remove your hand from the gloves and not the gloves from the hand.

Try to put as little stress as possible on the seams, and the added stress areas, where the palm is stitched to the gloves, the thumb area, and the finger gussets.
If this style of glove is a concern please choose an alternative style/model or contact us before purchase and we can help with any other questions you may have.

FINGER SAVE / FINGER PROTETCION
Finger spine disclaimer: Finger spines in no way guarantee the prevention of injury and exist only to help reduce one thing - hyperextension of fingers while adding a little extra protection for punching.

PLASTIC FILM ON PALMS 
Please take great care when removing the plastic film from the palms of goalkeeper gloves.
We appreciate that this can be a tedious process but removing the film as carefully as possible is key so you do not knick or damage any bits of latex.
Please do not remove the film from the palms unless you are keeping the gloves, as once once the film is removed from the palms we are unable to offer a refund or an exchanged if the gloves do not fit or are unsuitable etc.

REMEMBER YOUR GLOVES ARE DELICATE AND MUST BE HANDLED WITH GREAT CARE

GOALKEEPER GLOVES ARE A CONSUMABLE.
THEY WILL NEED REPLACING ON A FAIRLY REGULAR BASIS, IF THIS IS A CONCERN, PLEASE DO NOT BUY THEM!

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

• Use no aggressive cleaning agents or brushes
• Do not machine wash
• Wash by hand with cold/luke warm
  
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not expose to direct sunshine or other sources of strong heat (e.g. radiators) as this can reduce the life of the product

CLEANING YOUR GLOVES:

• Moisture your gloves with cold/luke warm water
• Add a small amount of Glove Cleaner on the gloves and rub in substantially into the gloves
• Wash out the glove thoroughly with cold/luke warm water
• Let the gloves air dry (Do not expose to direct sunshine or other sources of strong heat)