Fingerless sports gloves

Fingerless gloves are usually called mitts, but they have another name that is little known to the reader - glovelettes. They appeared as a clothing option for low-income people who did not have the opportunity to buy new things. But very quickly they became popular and recognized, acquired improvements and entered the category of chic fashion accessories.

The surge in popularity of glovelettes is associated with the advent of mobile phones with touch screens - it is convenient to write SMS or make a call in them. They are also very practical for students, as libraries need to keep their collections cool and students need finger dexterity to type on the keyboard. Young people prefer knitted patterns or combinations of fabric and knitted fabric.

Driving gloves will make you feel like James Bond or a biker. Models are mostly made of thin, soft leather with open knuckles, ventilation holes, short cuffs and fastening devices for an optimal fit to the arm. They provide improved grip, protection and feel for the road.

This is especially true for motorcycle racers and cyclists. Good fingerless sports gloves hold the wrists in place, acting as a natural shock and vibration damper.This protects your hands from stress and harsh weather conditions, allowing you to maintain maximum grip and steering control. In addition, quality sports gloves should allow the wearer to easily move and use their hands. Fits perfectly on the wrist, is breathable and waterproof.

For mixed martial arts, so-called "MMA gloves" or shingarts have been developed to protect the fist (replacing boxing gloves) and retain the freedom of finger movement that wrestlers require. Their peculiarity is that the thumb is autonomous. They very quickly gained popularity all over the world, minimizing damage during training and sparring. Overlays are often used in tactical gloves. It can be rubber or lightweight, flexible plastic. These waterproof gloves feature mesh side slits for breathability and ventilation. Rubber armor on the knuckles of the glove provides extra durability and protection for the joints. In practice, it is sports gloves without fingers that allow you to combine the full tactile sensitivity of bare fingers with the preservation of warmth and security for the rest of the hand.

Glovelettes are very convenient for visiting the gym for the purpose of fitness training. In sports gloves, the risk of injury due to insecure fixation is reduced. In addition, active power loads can lead to scratches, cracks and calluses on the hands, which gloves are designed to prevent. At the same time, they also serve as a means of personal hygiene, because the fitness room is a public place.A nice bonus for ladies is the fact that the cut fingers of such gloves allow girls to demonstrate the beauty of their palms and elegant manicure.

In the event that you are just starting to train or just doing fitness, ordinary leather fingerless sports gloves may be enough for you to protect your hands from bruises, calluses and infection.

For more serious training, when purchasing training gloves with cut fingers, you should pay attention to the following features:

• Wear-resistant palm material: the area in front of the fingers bears the greatest load, so this area must be reinforced with additional layers of fabric and very firmly stitched, the material must have a high coefficient of friction, so dumbbells and other sports equipment will not slip during training;
• The presence of ventilation, because the hands must be able to breathe;
• Wrist fixation feature provides additional support for the joint;
• Size suitable for your hand: the service life of the product and comfort when wearing will depend on the correct selection;
• Thickness: Thinner gloves are preferred as they allow the hand to feel more natural; in addition, in gloves with huge rubber pads, the hand becomes numb faster during training; the exception is separate models with weights, which are designed to create additional weight during training, but at the same time remain comfortable for athletes;

Fingerless sports gloves designed for women are different from men's models. They are smaller, much brighter and decorated with small decorative elements.Usually, unlike male models, they do not have a mandatory fixation of the wrist. This is where the differences end.

The material for manufacturing can be both genuine leather and its substitutes: polyester or neoprene. Particular attention must be paid to the quality of the leather, otherwise the glove sewn from pieces will fall apart at the seams and become completely unusable. The artificial material product must also be free of surface defects and must have a high level of workmanship. The carelessness of the manufacturer in this case may affect your health. Each model must have a special mesh that removes excess moisture (sweat) and provides air circulation.

It is best to purchase fitness gloves individually, with a mandatory fitting. Keep in mind that leather products will most likely stretch after one or two workouts. In the event that you want to order a model in an online store, the size can be determined by the circumference of your palm. To do this, measure the dominant hand, as a rule, this is the right hand. The back of the hand is measured across below the joints with an ordinary tailor's centimeter. The thumb is not counted.

Sizes for men:

• If it turned out from 22 to 23, then your size is M;
• 24 cm - L;
• 26-27 cm - XL;
• 28 cm - XL.

Sizes for women:

• 17.8 cm - XSM;
• 20 cm - SM;
• 25 cm - LG;
• 33 cm - XXXLG.

Among hundreds of companies offering gloves for comfortable fitness activities, it is worth considering models from Nike.They are lightweight and ergonomic products that provide reliable hand protection and a firm grip when exercising with dumbbells or other fitness equipment.

Models for women: Nike Havoc, Nike Fundamental 2.0, Nike Perforated Wrap. These stretch fabric gym gloves have durable protective padding while allowing the palm to remain mobile with a soft, flexible fit.

Their advantages:

1. The open outer part of the hand and the presence of a mesh between the fingers allows for ventilation and further increases mobility;
2. The material, reinforced with additional overlays, ensures the strength of the product and protects the skin from traumatic effects;
3. Adjustable clasp that allows for an individual fit to the size of the wrist;
4. Stretch fabric provides a snug fit and flexibility.

Models contain 51% polyester, 40% nylon, 7% elastane, 2% PU. The good news is that Nike gloves are machine washable.

The gloves offered to women this season are made in elegant black, with delicate lilac, turquoise or orange edging.

For men, Nike Destroyer, Nike Havoc, Nike Fundamental models have been developed.

These sports gloves have a soft palm and extra padding to support the wrist, specifically designed for men's strength training.

Their advantages:

1. Lightweight construction provides stability and support during your workout
2. Fabric on the palm is reinforced with soft faux leather overlays for a push-up effect for comfort and protection;
3. Wrist wrap palm provides a secure fit;
4. Perfectly absorb sweat, maintaining thermoregulation.

Products contain 50% polyester, 22% PU leather, 20% nylon, 8% polyethylene. Also suitable for machine wash. Durable and easy to use.

Choose a model for training according to your preferences, tastes and interests. And have fun doing it!