N1 Technologies
N1 goalkeeper glove technology
Everything inside an N1 goalkeeper glove, explained piece by piece: the German latex in each palm, the cuts and how they change the fit, the backhands and closures, and the features that make the difference on the pitch.
5 palmsPalm typesUGT+ II, Contact Grip, Giga Grip, DUO Grip and SSG: latex, foam and grip, durability and cushioning ratings.See palms ›
7 cutsCut typesNegative, Vapor Negative, Hybrid Roll-Negative, Roll Finger, Ergo-Roll, Hybrid Roll-Flat and Flat: fit, feel and comfort.See cuts ›
Fabrics · wrists · closuresBackhand/closureAirflex Pro, Breathprene, neoprene, Windstopper, Confort+, Airprene and Air Mesh; wrists, 360º, 3x1 and 2x1 closures and each model's backhand.See backhand/closure ›
12 technologiesN1 featuresSILK CONTROL™, Punch Zone 3D, Spines, Wrap Grip™, Palm Wrap™, Flex Zone™, Gel Fit, V-Notch and extended palm.See features ›
N1 LABLibrary and comparatorFilter all technologies, compare palms and cuts and use the quick guides to choose your glove.Open N1 LAB ›
LearnFind your gloveThe N1 assistant matches these technologies to the way you play and tells you your model.Open assistant ›
Why technology matters in a goalkeeper glove
A glove is four decisions: the palm decides the grip, the cut decides how it fits your hand, the backhand decides weight and protection, and the closure decides how it holds your wrist. At N1 every palm is German latex; what changes between a Pro, a competition and a beginner glove is the latex formula and the backhand build. We explain it here so you choose with judgment, not by color.