Proper driving gloves are made from chamios or pig skin (same thing).
Years ago, steering wheel covers were made of the same thing and laced onto the wheel. Having the cover instead of gloves gave the same result without the risk of losing your gloves or one of them.
The closest thing I can find to the chamios gloves are the MSA Rodeos which can be bought for about $8 a pair at most industrial supplies shops. Except for the dye in them turning your hands RED they are great (dry) sports gloves. Much better than rigger's gloves. The stitching on each side of the middle finger is softer and less bulky.
The MSA Rodeos are the only thing I will and do use for land sailing. Getting them wet doesn't harm them much either.
Given the name one could assume they are popular with bull riders and buck jumpers.
To go with the MSA Rodeos there the MSA Nullabor wraparound sunnies. Most on site fitters and boileries wouldn't be seen without them. UV rated to an Australian Saftey Standard, they represent a whole lot better value than Bolles etc. especially if you are fortunate enough to get them for free from work.
Unfortunately for me, as I am allergic to work, I have to buy mine, but what is $12, only four pots of Gold and I spill more than that a week.
