How to determine the size of gloves?

One of the main stylish accessories of modern man is gloves. They are able to protect their hands from peeling and redness of the skin, hiding them from strong wind and frost. In addition to the protective function, they are able to supplement the image of the owner. To bring a variety and animate the simplest image, just like a scarf or shoes, this competently matched wardrobe item will help. In the wardrobe of a woman there should be several pairs of this accessory that will add a simple image of femininity and originality.

The main condition under which they will look perfect on the hands is not only the right style, but also the size. Too narrow - will hold the movement of the fingers, and models of large size can generally fly off with a stronger stroke. Therefore, it is necessary to understand how to determine the size of gloves to feel comfort and comfort every day when using them.

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Gloves to gloves discord

Knowledge of choice is also necessary in everyday life, because such things are used by people of different professions, in compliance with the rules of personal protection and safety:

• Medical workers can protect themselves against infections and microbes on contactwith patients.
• Workers in the agricultural, construction and repair industries can protect themselves against chemical and physical damage.
• The use of this accessory in the food industry protects food from the ingress of human microbes into it.

Important! When used as a means of protection, workers must, in addition to ensuring safe working conditions, also perform their work as efficiently as possible.

Let's look at the question of how to know the size of a hand for gloves.

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Palm Measure

To find the size of the hand for gloves is impossible without palm measurement. So, you need a conventional meter tape, which you need to measure the girth of the brush, without taking into account the thumb, the dominant hand( for the right-hander - the right one, for the left-hander - for the left).

Important! The volume of the hand that writes is larger than the other, so it's worth measuring this hand.

Measurement should be carried out at the widest part - at the base of four fingers, slightly bending them. The resulting value in centimeters is the starting point for determining their number.

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Differences between feminine and masculine products

The size of this wardrobe item is related to the girth of the hand. As you know, the male hand is much larger in volume than the female one. That is why the smallest number of the male model can be denoted by the figure of the largest female size.

Important! Also note that the shape of the fingers for products for men is wider than for women's products.

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Digital marking system

The marking of European manufacturers of this wardrobe item corresponds to French inches. So:

• The palm rim in 16 cm corresponds to the European value of 6.
• At a value of 18 cm, choose the 6.5 number of the product.
• The seventh European size corresponds to a palm with a volume of 19 cm.
• Having a brush with a 20 cm girth, you need a wardrobe item of 7.5.
• Number 8 is suitable for hands with a girth of 22 cm.
• If the measure showed 23 cm is the size of 8.5.
• Indications in 24 cm are the norm of 9 size.
• A 9.5 piece, if the girth is 26 cm.
• A 27 cm is 10.

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Lettering system for marking

The alphabetic marking system refers to the American type of designations, in which the quantities are called letters. This marking is used for all accessories and garments all over the world. This type allows you to simplify the choice of the product - you can only memorize the corresponding letter and do not need to be confused with numbers.

Important! This marking is also convenient because each value is denoted by the first consonant letter of the English word, which determines it. It should be noted that the alphabetic marking of female gloves differs from the male marking.

The sizes of female products:

• Holders of a brush with a girth of 16 cm have the smallest value, which is called XS( extra small).
• S( small) means a small number, suitable for hands with a volume of 16.5-17.5 centimeters.
• The average value of M( medium) should be selected for those who measured 18-19 cm.
• L( large) - means a large value for the accessory, and is suitable for women with a volume of 20.5 to 22 cm.
• XL( extra large) means a very large number for this product. If the grasp of the brush is 23.5-24 cm - choose this value.
• The biggest-sized item is marked with XXL( extra extra large) letters, it is chosen by hand-holders 26-27 cm.

. Male sizes:

• XXS( extra extra small) is the smallest value. It corresponds to the male hand with a volume of 16.5-17.5 cm.
• XS( extra small) will suit the owners of the brush with a girth of 18 cm.
• . The small value is needed for men's palms at 19-20.5 cm. Its marking is S( small).
• If the centimeter readings are between 22-23.5 cm, then this is the average value, which is marked with the letter M( medium).
• Large number L( large) choose men with a brush 24-26 cm
• XL( extra large) - very large size, suitable for men with a brush volume of 27 cm.

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Selection rules

After learning the size of the hand for gloves,you can use some tips for buying this accessory:

• When choosing a demi-season pair of leather wardrobe items, you can buy a couple less for half the number. These gloves will fit tightly hands and give them elegance.
• Choosing a leather wardrobe item for the winter, give preference to a couple of half a number more - this helps keep the heat, and the hands will freeze less in more spacious gloves.
• Pay attention to the material from which the accessories are made. Take smaller items if the material can stretch during the wear process. For leather items, it is better to choose products by hand.

The simplest and most convenient way to purchase is a conventional fitting. In this case, it is not necessary to know how to determine the size of the hand for the glove. You can trust your own feelings, and find a couple in which you will be comfortable and comfortable.