Petzl Cordex Plus

They are designed for both. The goatskin leather and padded palm provide the necessary heat protection for rappelling and lowering, while the dexterity offered by the stretch nylon back makes them comfortable enough for extended belay sessions.

The 'Plus' version features additional padding in the palm specifically to handle the heat generated during long rappels or heavy-duty lowering, whereas the standard Cordex is a lighter-weight option focused purely on dexterity and rope handling.

Not significantly. While they offer robust protection, the combination of goatskin leather and flexible nylon ensures you maintain enough tactile sensitivity to manage knots, clip carabiners, and operate belay devices with precision.

Each glove features an integrated carabiner hole on the cuff. You can easily clip them directly to your harness gear loop using a small carabiner so they stay secure and out of the way while you climb.

No, you should avoid machine washing them. To clean, wipe them down with a damp cloth and allow them to air dry away from direct heat sources to prevent the leather from cracking or stiffening.

While they are certified (CE EN 388) and durable enough for climbing and rope rescue, they are optimized for the specific demands of climbing. If you are doing heavy-duty industrial rigging or construction, you may want a glove with higher abrasion resistance ratings.