The word "gaiter" has several meanings: in ancient times it was the name of large collars, and then cuffs on gloves or on the tops of boots. In our time, leggings are both riding gloves, and hockey gloves, and a protective device on the archer’s hand, and overhead fastened tops. Let's take a look at this clothing accessory together.
Kagaga is a way of protection for arms and legs
In the 18th century, in order not to stain their elegant boots with autumn mud, aristocrats began to use leggings. They looked like special leather overlays on the tops, which were fastened to the leg with straps. This accessory has lasted to this day. True, since the 20th century they have been fastened not only with straps, but also with a zipper.
At the beginning of the last century, a legging was a very fashionable element of clothing, similar to cavalry, but fastened on the hands. It was worn by motorcyclists, motorists and aviators. A man dressed in this way demonstrated his belonging to the class of fearless conquerors of the sky and the earth.
Hockey leggings
The described accessory is also very important for athletes. Hockey leggings are special gloves that protect the player's hand and lower forearm from being hit by a stick and being hit by a puck. A feature of the design of hockey cuffs is that, for all their density, they are able to provide mobility of the joints in the upper limbs, which, of course, is extremely necessary for working with a stick.
These gloves have special protective plates, which are made of artificial multilayer materials that provide shock absorption over the entire surface of the hand. And the insert-amplifier on the thumb helps not only protect his phalanges from impact, but also prevent dislocation and even fracture. Another notable detail of the hockey leggings are the protective cuffs that protect the lower forearm and wrist joints.
On the palm side of the gloves, soft but durable materials are used in one or more layers. As a rule, it is leather (natural, artificial, or a combination). This design allows you to comfortably hold the stick, resistant to wear, which is especially important for athletes who give the leggings a lot of stress.
Conventionally, hockey gaiters can be divided into professional and amateur. The former tend to be lighter, more comfortable and more protective than hobby leggings.
Children's Leggings
In addition, elongated children's mittens are also called leggings. They help protectbaby's hands even in the coldest winter.
The winter version of children's leggings, as a rule, is insulated with sheepskin, and the upper part of this accessory is made of waterproof material, which allows the baby to pick up snow without the risk of getting them wet. At the same time, the fabric allows the skin to breathe, the handles, respectively, do not sweat. There is also a completely waterproof legging. This is an accessory designed for autumn wet weather.
Kids wear leggings tucked under jacket sleeves, but the wide cuffs of mittens can also be pulled over them. For active children, it is best to choose fleece-lined padding mittens, as they are light and at the same time warm. A good option is leggings with a fixing clasp. Unlike elastic, it is able to better adjust the size of the cuffs and securely fasten them to the wrists. This will give your tomboy the opportunity to have plenty of snowball fights without losing his comfortable leggings.
