Men's fingerless gloves: varieties and tips for choosing
Fashion gloves are more than just cold protection. They can be used as a stylish accessory that can make many images better and more interesting. This is especially true for models without fingers.
Historical data
The first fingerless gloves for men began to be worn in ancient Egypt. Those people who wore them were rich and had a fairly high status in society. These products were used most often for hunting, horseback riding or for archery.
But after a while they were forgotten. You could only see them on informals or punks. Now many wear them, combining them with everyday looks. It looks stylish at any time of the year.
Fingerless gloves are called mitts. If in the past they really protected the palms in certain situations, then in the modern world they are most often used as an accessory that complements the stylish image of a man.
Views
There are only two variants of fingerless gloves.
Mitts
They are gloves with a separate compartment for the thumb and one common for all the others. Some models have compartments for each individual finger. They appeared in the XVIII century in France, and they were originally worn by court ladies.
Gloveletts
Such products are distinguished by the fact that although they are "cut", they are longer - up to the middle of the phalanx. Such accessories were made at the end of the 20th century. Over time, show business stars, bikers, and also athletes fell in love with them.
Materials (edit)
Today, there are a large number of materials from which you can sew or knit this type of gloves.
Leather
The most popular are leather gloves. They differ from other products in their lightness, as well as in the ability to fit snugly enough to the hand. This is possible due to the fact that leather with the softest texture is used for sewing. As a rule, gloves do:
- Sheep skin. Such gloves are quite smooth and retain their attractiveness for a very long time.
- Deer skin. Products made from this material are not only light and elastic, but also very warm and durable.
- Goat skin. Such mitts are distinguished by high wear resistance, which allows them to be worn for several seasons in a row;
- Pigskin. Gloves made of this material are distinguished by their ability to absorb excess moisture, as well as retain heat well. However, it is often not worth wetting them, since as a result of this, the material may deform.
- From the skin of cattle. These products are quite durable and elastic. They will be able to serve their master for more than one year.
Synthetic
This material does not differ in its ability to retain heat. However, for those people who lead an active lifestyle, for example, do sports jogging, they will be a great solution.
Woolen
Fingerless wool gloves have the ability to protect hands from the cold as well as absorb moisture. Their only drawback is that they wear out too quickly.
Purpose
Despite the fact that the gloves do not have fingers, they can be both winter and summer. In addition, they can be used for a variety of purposes.
For Sport
Cycling lovers will love gloves manufactured by Cliff... For motorsports enthusiasts, Harley-Davidson gloves are also available.
For the gym
In the event that a person plans to work out in the gym, special mitts are suitable for him, which are designed specifically for this. They have many advantages:
- first of all, they protect the skin of the hands from calluses;
- in them you can comfortably work with dumbbells or a barbell;
- they help protect your hands from germs.
Such gloves must have cuffs or Velcro, with which you can easily adjust their size and firmly fix the product on your hand.
It is also worth noting that it is best to buy gloves from a material that does not allow moisture to pass through.
On the back of the gloves there should be a special mesh that removes excess moisture, and inside there should be gel pads.
For winter
During this period, it is best to wear either wool or cashmere gloves. but products made of acrylic will be no less warm, moreover, they will not shrink after washing... Winter gloves will be in perfect harmony with any knitted things, just pick them up to match your clothes. In addition, experts have developed quite interesting models that have “caps” that turn trimmed gloves into ordinary ones.
For drivers
Such models make it possible to drive a car more comfortably. In addition, they have many more advantages:
- in winter, they will protect your hands from the cold;
- Fingerless gloves for drivers allow you to change speeds and press buttons without much difficulty;
- hands in such products will always remain dry and clean.
Tactical
These gloves are intended for the military. They are made from a wide variety of materials. Most often, several of them are combined in one product. In addition, in some areas, they are reinforced with rigid inserts. Most often, Velcro is used to fix such products. The colors of the gloves for men are either solid or khaki. Their main purpose is to protect hands from cold weather. At the same time, the military's fingers should always be free in order to control weapons and equipment without problems.
For fishing in winter
Fishtex has developed several types of gloves for men that are suitable for fishing. In some of them, three fingers are removed, which makes it easy to attach the bait to the hook. In others, all fingers remain free. They are made of leather and neoprene and can withstand temperatures up to 20 degrees below zero.
Another option is gloves, from which only two fingers are removed. They are also comfortable and will be able to withstand temperatures up to 5 degrees below zero.
How to choose the right one?
It is best to choose gloves in those stores where you can try them on. First of all, you should pay attention to the quality of the product. In the event that gloves are made of leather or leatherette, you must make sure that they are intact. There should be no holes or scratches on the surface of the accessory.
It is also worth making sure that the mitts have a mesh for ventilation. Otherwise, your hands will sweat.
If the purchase is made via the Internet, then you need to initially decide on the size. To do this, you need a regular ruler, which you need to measure the palm of your hand. On the store's website, using this measurement, it will be possible to determine what size of gloves you need.
For many, the color palette is also important. The universal option is black, gray or brown gloves; they can be worn with a wide variety of clothing.
If you want something brighter and more extravagant to dilute boring everyday looks, you should opt for trendy gloves that are complemented by multi-colored inserts. For those who always want to look stylish, products of snow-white color are suitable.
Summing up, we can say that men's fingerless gloves will help to make the image of a man more original... In addition, they are very comfortable and perfect for all outdoor enthusiasts.