What are gloves?

Gloves are an amazing item. The same word refers to models sewn from the finest satin, and incredibly durable, as well as very heavy products for boxers. Perhaps their only common feature is that they are worn on the arm. Why are they needed and what is their origin?

What kind of wardrobe item is gloves?

This is a multifunctional clothing for hands . It differs from mittens by the separation of fingers - each has its own “cover”.

Where did they come from? Who invented them?

The prototype of modern gloves was born in Ancient Egypt. The accessory was the prerogative of the pharaohs and the nobility close to him. Through him, they emphasized their status, grandeur and financial well-being.

The ancient Greeks also resorted to gloves, but not to exalt themselves. In ancient times, people discovered the protective properties of clothing worn on their hands. She began to wear when performing work, including housework. The Romans went further and began to eat gloves. Thus, they took care of clean hands and protected them from burns.

Well, the peak of popularity of gloves came in the Middle Ages. The number of classes that could afford an accessory has increased. There are new ways to use it. For example, it has become an identification mark of certain categories of citizens (for example, representatives of chivalric orders and confessors), a way to show its favor to a man, as well as a silent challenge to a duel.

Important! Elongated evening patterns appeared in the 16th century. Prior to this, no one was particularly puzzled by length issues.

The next significant moment in the history of gloves: carrying out a mechanical pattern. It happened in the 30th year of the XIX century. Founder of the technology: Xavier Juven. Well, leather goods appeared in 1911 thanks to Dante Trussardi.

The very word “gloves” comes from the Russian word “finger”. This is an obsolete form of the word finger .

How to sew gloves?

There is a universal adult size chart. It was created back in the 19th century. Posted by Xavier Juven It was he who came up with the manufacture of gloves to build on the girth of the palm.

The thing itself consists of a minimum of 3-4 elements. This is the front, back and “cover” for the thumb. Additionally, there may be a lining, wrist retainer, zipper and decor. Sometimes gloves are also sewn using patchwork technology. The number of parts with this approach can be any. There are models - mostly warm, made of leather and fur - in which the sides of each finger are made of a separate piece of material.

Is it clothing or accessory?

The subject has attributes of both clothing and accessory. To define a specific pair, find out its function . If gloves in a certain situation serve to decorate or complement the outfit or act as an identification mark, then they should be called an accessory.

Important! If in doubt about the correct name for the gloves, which group they belong to, use the neutral-colored version of “haberdashery goods” or “haberdashery”. Leather models are called leather goods.

Gloves worn to protect from the cold are primarily clothes. It serves not so much as a complement, but acts as an independent unit of wardrobe.

Why do we need gloves?

They protect the skin of the hands from chapping, prolong its youth. They warm and do not let precipitation harm. Some of them additionally carry an aesthetic moment: complement the image, emphasize the grace of the hands and the beauty of the bracelets (if they are worn over). Others help to avoid injuries, burns and infection - such a load is borne by sports, workers, garden and medical products.

Varieties of gloves

There is a gender and age division. By these signs, adult and children's products, male and female accessories are distinguished. Further , the material is most often taken into account . Sewed products from both natural and artificial materials. There are also combined options.

Do not forget about seasonality . It is a common misconception that gloves used outdoors are exclusively demi-season and winter attributes. In fact, the market is full of summer models. They are made of guipure, finest leather and satin. Without them, the owners of motor vehicles do not drive and some categories of amateurs and professional athletes do not train. For example, gloves are included in the list of mandatory equipment for riders - people who have devoted themselves to equestrian sports.

According to the style

A variety of options can be combined into 4 large groups:

standard length models (classic variation, closes the hand, fingers and wrist);
elongated products (can end to the elbow or above it);
shortened (end at the point where the wrist begins);
mitts (fingerless model).

The accessory with open fingers is often used by people of certain circles: motorcyclists, rockers and sellers. Gloves are comfortable in that they allow you to feel the steering wheel and make accurate movements with your fingertips . For example, recalculating money or pressing buttons in a car.

Important! Mitts are convenient in that you can wear a manicure of any length and type with them. Even with complex applications of pebbles and rhinestones.

By appointment

Car gloves. Multifunctional accessory for motorists. Its main function is security. It reduces the slippage of the steering wheel in the hand by absorbing sweat and a rough surface. Auto gloves also perform a standard warming function. Moreover, for ease of use, they are often made without fingers or with folding fingertips. This design allows you to cope with small buttons without any difficulties. Important! The material from which products for drivers are sewn is less smooth than leather . Therefore, driving with autogloves is much easier and safer.
Medical gloves. Perform a protective function in relation to the medical staff and the patient. Prevent infection, help maintain sterility. Made of latex and rubber.
Touch gloves. Designed to work with touch gadgets. They allow you to contact the screen in the cold, without exposing your hands.
Wedding. Accessory of the bride, finishing the image of the stroke. The relevance of the product is called into question over and over again, but most designers are in no hurry to abandon it, since it allows you to emphasize the beauty of your hands and serves as an excellent base for a thematic wedding. So, using it is easy to create a set in retro style.
Everyday. Designed for daily wear. Durable, wearable, comfortable.
Evening. Very thin and light, they look neat and carry an aesthetic function.
Workers An obligatory element of the robe and the working uniform of specialists in medical, scientific, chemical profile. They can be very thick or very thin. An example of the latter option: gloves for doctors, cosmetologists, nurses.
Household. They are worn during cleaning, gardening, car repair.

By material

Out of competition leather. Skins of the following animals are allowed on gloves:

Lamb ( animal age: up to a year ). It turns out elastic, thin and soft material. It is used in the production of expensive luxury products.
Wild boar. After dressing, glove skin of 2 types comes out: peccary and carpincho. The first comes with a smooth surface, the second is a kind of suede, very expensive, soft, durable and elastic.
Pigs. Thick, coarse raw materials. Ideal for very warm winter gloves with fur.
Little kid. Compared with the lamb, it loses, but it is also a high-quality and convenient option.
Deer. Unique in structure and natural pattern material. Although thick, but things from it due to the excellent softness look beautiful and neat.
Of the exotic options - raw materials obtained from ostriches, fish, capybaras, pythons, crocodiles. The product of them, by definition, can not be cheap . This is a status item that is not worn for warmth, but for the sake of demonstrating one’s position and meeting famous designers.

Important! On the gloves they let the same skin as on the bags, but more carefully dressed. Raw materials are much thinner, softer and more elastic. The effect is achieved without loss of quality, strength and wear.

In addition to leather, leatherette, fabric, rubber, wool, latex, and fur are used. Woolen and fabric gloves can be made of both type 1 fibers and several.

Features of the choice of gloves

Parameters to pay attention to:

The size

To determine it, you have to take a measurement . Application points of the centimeter: the little finger bone and the notch between the thumb and forefinger. The resulting value must then be verified with the universal size table. This will significantly reduce the search circle, but you still can’t avoid trying on.

Wearing gloves in the store, pay attention to the degree of tightness of the hand . The property should be expressed more strongly when it comes to a product made of leather or leatherette. Materials are prone to wear and tear. For this reason, you need to purchase products approximately 0.5 sizes smaller than required or indicated in the summary table.

Cut

The more inserts and seams, the faster the model spreads and the worse it will warm in severe cold. Important! Seams are a source of heat loss. Make sure they are reliable and even. Taped gloves will not last you long, and they warm an order of magnitude worse than stitched ones .

Decor

Designers offer incredibly beautiful gloves, skillfully and richly decorated with various volumetric and flat elements. However, you cannot sacrifice the convenience or functionality of an accessory in the name of an unusual look.

The balance should be observed and the conditions in which the products will be used should be adequately evaluated. If their main purpose is to help manage a car or other transport, then decorative elements are not just undesirable, they can cause a traffic accident. A hand caught in the decoration simply does not allow timely reaction to events on the road.

At the same time, there are no special prohibitions on wearing gloves with decor on the street. Bows, inserts, appliqués, embroidery, rivets, zippers, draperies - choose any option, starting from taste, age, gender and style.

Color

Today it’s not necessary to pick up gloves to match the shoes or headgear . You can play in contrasts. This is often done by brides who marry in colored rather than traditional white dresses.

Another option: turn to the classics . Moreover, the final result can be bright and interesting, never boring. An example of a successful ensemble is the evening dresses with elongated gloves in white.

Important! Gloves, especially leather and leatherette, must be uniformly and well stained. Be sure to check the quality of the layer before buying. Rub the surface with a white handkerchief.

Auto lady is even easier. In their case, the machine can act as a source of inspiration. Braid steering, body, seat, wheels on wheels - for a color reference you can take any of these options.

Perforation

It is done for several reasons. One of them is the desire to protect the skin, protect it from irritation. However, openings are always a source of heat loss . Therefore, you do not need to blindly follow fashion or focus on one property, sacrificing another important function. If the handles often freeze, then you need to pick up gloves with a minimum number of perforation holes.

Clasp Type

Some gloves come without any locking element. Most often these are products of standard length. For ease of donning, an incision on the back of the wrist may be provided.

Sports models are equipped with rope ties, Velcro (one or more), elastic bands. The choice between them must be made based on the requirements put forward for equipment. If you want an absolute fit with the hand, practically fusion with it, then it is worth stopping on the lacing.

The most relevant fixing element for knitted products is elastic . It can be wide or narrow, noticeable or hidden. It makes sense for children to buy gloves with a wide and very elastic rubber band. Due to the size, they will sit firmly on the hand, and due to good extensibility, they will not pull the wrist.

Auto gloves and models for everyday wear most often go to the button, zipper or Velcro. If you can buy any of the above options for wearing on the street, then accessories with a button or zipper are best suited for driving. Velcro - one or more - just can not stand the activity of the hands typical of a motorist.

Lining

Products for daily prolonged wear and training must have a lining. It performs several functions at once:

absorbs moisture (the hand does not slip in the glove, irritation does not appear on the skin due to poor moisture removal);
provides comfortable wear ( pad material is pleasant to the touch, less rough than the front side of the glove );
protects the outer material (some types of materials going to the outer layer of gloves do not tolerate constant contact with sweat; for example, suede).

Important! It is impossible to say unequivocally that only accessories with a lining made of natural fabrics are good. Today, manufacturers, using proprietary and innovative technologies, create functional and safe pads from artificial materials.

In addition, some pads are additionally saturated with antibacterial and hypoallergenic compounds. These gloves can be removed all day. The harm from them is minimized.

What are they combined with?

It will not be difficult to purchase a pair that is made in accordance with the principles of a particular style. There is a solution for each option, you won’t have to look for a couple for a long time for a sports, business, evening, theme or retro outfit.

Also, there is no shortage of high-end products . Many distinguished designers work with gloves on an ongoing basis, each time they include them in their collections. Therefore, girls seeking to look fashionable and expensive will find it easy to pick up an accessory for their hands, combined with their usual wardrobe.

The only strict rule that touches on the issue of glove ensembles concerns elongated models. If you adhere to the classical standards of style, it is customary to wear only with evening dresses and upper wardrobe items with a sleeve ¾ . However, today conservative models of behavior in the fashion industry are actively getting obsolete. Therefore, it is not necessary to follow them, unless you are the king’s wife.