Gel Shock™ gloves employ a high tech 3-layer composite padding system. The first layer is a latex based closed cell foam, the second layer is an open-cell poly foam, and the third is a layer of specialized gel, the latest in impact reduction technology. The gel layer molds to the shape of your fist and spreads the impact over the entire surface instead of focusing on the point of impact. It also absorbs any remaining shock that passes the first 2-layers of closed and open cell foams to help keep the damaging force of a punch at bay. You can also find Gel Shock™ technology applied to Punch Mitts.