Alcantara = fake/synthetic suede.
I treat all the leathers in my car like I do my nice leather shoes. When I got my M-Perf V2 wheel I put
Allen Edmonds suede protector spray on the alcantara parts. It's been seven months since I installed it and it's just started to look slightly matted down where I usually grip. I took my suede brush to it and it revitalized the fibers back up easily. I would not recommend using any product with wax in it.
As for driving gloves, look at
Dents. Comfortable, super supple, and classy.