Gloves

Hands are called on everything from heavy handling to precision finishing. Whether it’s hampering, digging, lifting, assembling, sporting or fashion, our hands serve a critical connection between us and our work. Moreover, keeping our hands fully functional means keeping them dry, warm and secure from physical hazards like cuts, crushing, vibration and impact. Whereas gloves hold a special position in the fashion world, adding sophistication and grace to attire.

By definition, a glove is a garment covering the whole hand. They usually come with separate sheaths for each finger and thumb. They protect and add comfort to hands against heat, cold, chemical or abrasion and disease, etc. Today they are of many different types and serve different purposes. Likewise, they are made of different materials. Hence buying a glove should start with understanding the need and purpose of the glove. For instance, a surgical glove is different from a ski or winter glove. Likewise, the style of leather driving gloves will be different from women’s fashion styles. Today we will talk about some common types seen in the market.

Reviewing  common uses of gloves in the modern world

There are literally more than 1000 different styles utilizing a multitude of materials. From protecting modern-day employees to set a fashion ablaze, gloves have become more of a necessity in many disciplines. Brands now offer more than 40 material options where each of these offers a different level of fit, comfort, and protection. The list of materials runs from natural fibres (cotton and bamboo) all the way to synthetic string knit materials (DuPont and Kevlar). With such a variety of options, we cannot discuss all the possibilities here. Keeping it short and precise, we are going to discuss common uses and types with a higher selling number.

Women’s fashion gloves

They are part of the fashion world since the 1950s. Back then, women use to wear long white gloves as a style statement. However, later years introduced more colours and materials. Today they are available in different stuff like silk, net, lace, leather, knitted, woollen, embroidered and patterned styles. Just like the variety of materials, the women gloves have different styles, cuts, and lengths. At times when knitted women’s fingerless mittens are best to keep hands warm and stylish, the long fibreglass or net mittens are ideal with a nightgown.

Winter gloves and mittens

Also known as ski and snowboarding gloves they are made of unique material. At the time when mittens come with two compartments (adjusting thumb in one and fingers in the other), they have five sections (adjusting each finger separately). Both styles are made of wool, leather or high-quality synthetic fibres with natural down or synthetic insulation material. Other specific characteristics of them include water resistance and insulation with reduced evaporative heat loss. Mostly skiers, snowboarders, and people involved in winter sports use them to keep their hands warm while playing.

Leather driving gloves

Commonly the bikers and race car drivers use them. Commonly they are made of high-quality leather. They offer better control and grip on the steering and handle while driving hence greater control and safer event. Many users claim that they act as a barrier and prevent abrasion between bare skin and the steering wheel. Apart from the functionality, they help users to look cool and stylish. Moreover, the leather surface reduces vibration and hand fatigue. They have a layer of breathable mesh or holes in the knuckles that offer ventilation to keep the hand’s cooler. They are ideal to use in summer sporting activities.

Sports gloves

The grip is an integral part of almost every sport. So, if you are playing a game that involves holding or catching any item, you need a stronger grip with added hand protection to avoid slips, drops, and mistakes. Meanwhile sporting activities like kayaking or canoeing, sailing also call for using sports gloves. Here they not only offer better grip but protect hands from injuries. As a result, the user offers better performance and can implement techniques during the game. Commonly they are made of bamboo, leather, and latex. Whereas synthetic material includes Vinyl, PVC, PU, Neoprene, polyester, EVA, Polyamide, etc.