I think the gloves I have are actually Nitrile gloves...they're pretty thick so they don't tear very easily. I like them cuz you can just turn them inside out and stick them back in your seat bag even when they're all greasy, and then throw them out when you get to a trash can. In addition, if anyone else you're riding with ever gets hurt and there's blood involved, you can whip out your gloves and help them out.