One of the most important elements of the wardrobe are gloves. From October to April (and in some regions of the country even longer) they protect our hands from harsh weather conditions. In addition, gloves serve as decoration and addition to the costume. To make your hands look elegant, you need to choose the right size of gloves.
On the hand they should sit like a glove, not slip and not “shrink”. But gloves that are too tight will cause discomfort while wearing, and they may crack at the seams.
How to determine the size of gloves?
Glove size can be indicated in French inches, in centimeters, using the symbols S-M-L-XL. Therefore, there are several ways to calculate their size.
Size in French inches
It is necessary to measure the girth of the palm without taking into account the thumb in the widest place, approximately in the area of \u200b\u200bthe bones of the fingers. The resulting value must be converted to millimeters and divided by 27, round the result to 0.5. This will be the desired size of the gloves.
Quite often on rulers and centimeter tapes there is a division scale in inches, but it cannot measure the girth of the palm. These are English inches. They are not suitable for calculating the size of gloves.
Size in centimeters
Wrist circumference is measured as described above with the palm slightly bent. The result obtained in centimeters is rounded up to a whole number. Women's gloves are usually available in sizes 17-30, running sizes for men are 20-32. Sizes larger or smaller than standard will have to be made to order.
S-M-L-XL-sizes
Glove size S corresponds to a hand circumference of 17-18 centimeters and a middle finger length of 8 centimeters.
Glove size M - palm 18-19 centimeters, middle finger 8.5 centimeters.
Glove size L - palm 19-20 centimeters, middle finger 8.7 centimeters.
Glove size XL - palm 20-21 cm, middle finger 9 cm.
But buying gloves without trying them on is not worth it, even if you have decided on the size you need. Everyone's hands are different, and gloves are sewn according to an average standard.
How to wear gloves correctly?
In order for gloves to faithfully serve their owners for many years, it is not enough to choose the right size. Learn how to properly wear gloves. You can not put the whole brush inside at once, this will lead to stretching and deformation of the skin. First you should turn the glove halfway and put it on four fingers, then turn it off slightly and insert your thumb in its place. Now you can carefully replace the entire wrapped part and smooth the glove over your hand.
What else to look for when choosinggloves?
Genuine leather is the best material for gloves. Leather gloves are elegant and durable. When choosing gloves made from this material, refrain from buying those that are cut from small pieces of leather. Numerous seams prevent the gloves from stretching sufficiently, after some time of wearing, the product may lose its shape, stretch and even tear.
Before buying, you must check the quality of the seams and threads. Unlined gloves should be rubbed on the inside with a tissue or handkerchief to make sure they won't stain your hands.
