diff --git a/code/game/atoms.dm b/code/game/atoms.dm
index 5d1dd5c74fb..292ad651235 100644
--- a/code/game/atoms.dm
+++ b/code/game/atoms.dm
@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@
 	//Detective Work, used for the duplicate data points kept in the scanners
 	var/list/original_atom
 
+	//Detective Work, used for allowing a given atom to leave its fibers on stuff. Allowed by default
+	var/can_leave_fibers = TRUE
+
 	var/allow_spin = 1 //Set this to 1 for a _target_ that is being thrown at; if an atom has this set to 1 then atoms thrown AT it will not spin; currently used for the singularity. -Fox
 
 	var/admin_spawned = 0	//was this spawned by an admin? used for stat tracking stuff.
@@ -469,4 +472,4 @@
 /atom/on_varedit(modified_var)
 	if(!Debug2)
 		admin_spawned = TRUE
-	..()
\ No newline at end of file
+	..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
index 76b69edc28c..ed2599e91dd 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/security.dm
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/det_suit(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/det_suit/forensics/blue(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/det_suit/forensics/red(src)
-		new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/black(src)
+		new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/black/forensics(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/head/det_hat(src)
 		new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/brown(src)
 		new /obj/item/weapon/storage/box/evidence(src)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
index ee5022a1793..5b0ec203c1d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,13 @@
 	icon_state = "black"
 	item_state = "r_hands"
 
+
+/obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/black/forensics
+	name = "forensics gloves"
+	desc = "These high-tech gloves don't leave any material traces on objects they touch. Perfect for leaving crime scenes undisturbed...both before and after the crime."
+	icon_state = "forensics"
+	can_leave_fibers = FALSE
+
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/combat
 	desc = "These tactical gloves are somewhat fire and impact resistant."
 	name = "combat gloves"
@@ -124,4 +131,4 @@
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cut [cell] away from [src].</span>")
 			cell.forceMove(get_turf(loc))
 			cell = null
-			update_icon()
\ No newline at end of file
+			update_icon()
diff --git a/code/modules/detective_work/detective_work.dm b/code/modules/detective_work/detective_work.dm
index 01267f2fb08..dd22a439c19 100644
--- a/code/modules/detective_work/detective_work.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detective_work/detective_work.dm
@@ -16,33 +16,33 @@ atom/proc/add_fibers(mob/living/carbon/human/M)
 	var/item_multiplier = istype(src,/obj/item)?1.2:1
 	if(M.wear_suit)
 		fibertext = "Material from \a [M.wear_suit]."
-		if(prob(10*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers))
+		if(prob(10*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers) && M.wear_suit.can_leave_fibers)
 			//log_to_dd("Added fibertext: [fibertext]")
 			suit_fibers += fibertext
 		if(!(M.wear_suit.body_parts_covered & UPPER_TORSO))
 			if(M.w_uniform)
 				fibertext = "Fibers from \a [M.w_uniform]."
-				if(prob(12*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers)) //Wearing a suit means less of the uniform exposed.
+				if(prob(12*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers) && M.w_uniform.can_leave_fibers) //Wearing a suit means less of the uniform exposed.
 					//log_to_dd("Added fibertext: [fibertext]")
 					suit_fibers += fibertext
 		if(!(M.wear_suit.body_parts_covered & HANDS))
 			if(M.gloves)
 				fibertext = "Material from a pair of [M.gloves.name]."
-				if(prob(20*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers))
+				if(prob(20*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers) && M.gloves.can_leave_fibers)
 					//log_to_dd("Added fibertext: [fibertext]")
 					suit_fibers += fibertext
 	else if(M.w_uniform)
 		fibertext = "Fibers from \a [M.w_uniform]."
-		if(prob(15*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers))
+		if(prob(15*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers) && M.w_uniform.can_leave_fibers)
 			// "Added fibertext: [fibertext]"
 			suit_fibers += fibertext
 		if(M.gloves)
 			fibertext = "Material from a pair of [M.gloves.name]."
-			if(prob(20*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers))
+			if(prob(20*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers) && M.gloves.can_leave_fibers)
 				//log_to_dd("Added fibertext: [fibertext]")
 				suit_fibers += "Material from a pair of [M.gloves.name]."
 	else if(M.gloves)
 		fibertext = "Material from a pair of [M.gloves.name]."
-		if(prob(20*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers))
+		if(prob(20*item_multiplier) && !(fibertext in suit_fibers) && M.gloves.can_leave_fibers)
 			//log_to_dd("Added fibertext: [fibertext]")
-			suit_fibers += "Material from a pair of [M.gloves.name]."
\ No newline at end of file
+			suit_fibers += "Material from a pair of [M.gloves.name]."
diff --git a/icons/obj/clothing/gloves.dmi b/icons/obj/clothing/gloves.dmi
index 82ce8437b28..42f1eda0e74 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/clothing/gloves.dmi and b/icons/obj/clothing/gloves.dmi differ