 [ Symptoms ] what causes wbc to be high for over a years time [ Disease ] hi just try leaving the gloves off till it goes as you have not said what there made of its makes it very hard to give advice but try giving the a real good wash with lots of clean water after if its a leather or leather type material could be something that is been in the tanning of it so good wash and rinse when dry try some leather oil on it like neats foot oil its used to keep old leather supple do hope this helps you good luck