Fingerless gloves

Hand accessories — gloves, mittens — were rarely just clothes. Their purpose has always been wider: to protect the skin from cold, injuries, highlight status and profession, become an ornament. For a long time, gloves with missing fingers remain an interesting detail of the wardrobe: they are at the height of fashion and in oblivion. They can be loved or not accepted, but it is impossible to remain indifferent!

Mention of such semi-gloves is in ancient chronicles. However, the first name, which became popular, was given by the French in the 18th century. Then this accessory was used by seamstresses and needlewomen, working in cold rooms. And later, ladies of high society fell in love with mitts and began to wear beautiful lace semi-gloves.

In English, there is the name gloveletta, meaning mitts. Hobo - so called non-pedigree gloveletty poor and dissenters. But if mitts are any gloves with fingers loose (including in the form of a simple knitted pipe), then the appearance of the glovelett is more defined. In such semi-gloves (glovers - in English "gloves"), the ovoid fingers open the nails and the upper phalanx. However, it was the French name - mitts - that became convenient for designating an accessory.

Everyone can wear mitts: children, teenagers, women, men, people of any age and social status. For the accessory, different textures are permissible: warm wool, fine, fine, expensive leather, delicate transparent lace, bright threads, intricate hand-knit. Depending on the overall suit and destination, the weather and the type of activity, the most functional material is selected, the appearance: the length of the cuffs, the presence of a jumper between the fingers, the length of the fingers.

For work in cold weather, it is Glovelette that is used: they warm their hands better, while knitwear and knitted textures are as comfortable as possible. For an exit, more stylish image actual and trend mitts are selected, often with a decor, making color ensemble with the main bow. Thin, light, noble, long semi-gloves often become an elegant addition to the costume on the podium. Today mitts gain new fashionable sound and purpose, becoming a truly stylish element of the wardrobe.

Mitts can wear anything and everywhere where mittens and gloves are not as functional. You should not consider them a female prerogative for the sake of coquetry and seduction, although in this they are good and beautiful. Even brutal men often choose semi-gloves as part of their outfit, they simply do not always know about their history and name. And such extensive use suggests that the Glovelettes will always have a place. If you're not wearing mitts yet, maybe it's time to start?

Equipment for war games, paintball includes semi-gloves. They have inserts on the palm to keep the weapon from slipping in their hands, absorb sweat, and on the outside cause elements that protect the knuckles from injuries and bruises. Colors in such models use khaki, black, dark green. Distinctive features: cuffs with velcro, phalangeal length reaches half of the fingers.

Short mitts are fairly versatile: they perform minimal basic functions in a number of tasks. Therefore, they are widely used by men, children and women in active sports training, they can absorb sweat or warm their hands.However, in most cases, more pronounced properties are required (anti-slip, absorbent, protection of the knuckles, compression), so the mitts for each purpose have their own characteristics. Even if they are needed only as an accessory in the wardrobe.

Training mitts perform the same role as leggings, so they are often called hand gaiters. They have the simplest design, and the length allows you to close the bundles and protect them from temperature changes. Materials for training mitts are breathable, hygroscopic, wicking, durable, well-kept form. The colors can match and overlap with the main image or be accents in the bow.

For those who love outdoor activities and, in particular, bicycles, mitts become a reliable helper in taming trails. Mitts are selected for the duration and degree of load. Confidently hold the steering wheel, do not be afraid of corns and shaking help grooved inserts on the palms. Elastic wear-resistant materials fit the hand well, easy to clean. Smart fabric removes sweat and protects ligaments and hands during the entire sports season.

These models are intended for treatment and not for decoration, therefore, according to the recommendation of the doctor (compression class, length and zone), they are selected for 1 or both hands. Assign to reduce the swelling of the hands with venous diseases or in the process of rehabilitation treatment after injuries and burns. Compression mitts and sleeves are made of elastic fibers that drain moisture. High sleeves are fixed with a special soft belt or silicone bands around the edges. Depending on the purpose, medical mitts can close the wrist (then they have a separate phalanx for the thumb) or be a long tube.

Compression mitts are more like underwear, so they are often made of beige and flesh-colored so as not to attract attention. It needs regular delicate washing with mild detergents. Thin matter easily “hides” under the sleeves of shirts, turtlenecks and is almost imperceptible, and also gently maintains the natural temperature of the body, but almost does not warm.

This accessory is also useful for boxers: mitts for pears help replace bandages with gloves or are used during classes as a stand-alone lightweight version of gloves.

Mitts perform several functions:

• Absorb sweat;
• Hold the sweat and smell so that they do not soak the gloves;
• Softens the blows and reduces their trauma to the hands;
• Protect ligaments from stress and cooling.

Natural cotton fibers improve the hygienic performance and strength of the material. Special gel pads in some models provide additional cushioning. These short mitts cover the wrist and knuckles, with jumpers for fingers, but without phalanges. The design does not provide a phalanx for the thumb. Instead, a machined almost round hole that completely opens the finger.

Elegant mittens have become an excellent alternative to gloves in a wedding suit of the bride. Depending on the style of the dress and the length of the sleeves, wedding semi-gloves can cover the wrist or be higher than the elbow. The main advantage: short fingers or just an elegant corner on the back of your hand with a loop for 1 finger allow you to quickly put the ring on during the ceremony. The most beautiful thin gloves must be removed, they can not be worn with rings, and mitts remain on the hand and wearing them according to etiquette does not contradict beautiful rings and rings. For this reason, mitts with a corner without fingers quickly entered secular fashion, became an element of ballroom and evening gowns that added mystery and sophistication to women.

Glovelett and mitts protect the skin not only from the wind, but also injuries, prevent the hands from sliding on the steering wheel.Like the entire suit, mitts are predominantly leather, compacted from the outside, although some use models that are very similar to bicycle models. They are very austere, and with decorations more often stitched lines on the back side, other decorations are rarely present on functional mittens.

Goalkeepers protect hands with equipment. Depending on the sewing, such semi-gloves differ in the position of the seams (inside, outside) and the fixation of the palm. When choosing, you need to pay attention to models with protection (for 4 fingers without a thumb or all 5 fingers), such designs create external support for fingers and palms on the back side. When taking the ball at high speed goalkeeper fingers will be protected. Mitts are made from a combined fabric: textile parts provide air exchange and sweat removal, while plastic and latex are responsible for strength and adhesion to the surface of the ball.

This option is very close to tactical. However, military semi-gloves help not only to hold the weapon firmly in hand and dampen vibrations, but also to protect the hands during hand-to-hand combat. The inserts are sewn inside, they are not always visible from the outside. The color scheme is the same - khaki, military, black. Velcro cuffs, sometimes small pockets on the back.

For rockers in spirit, and not in transport, leather semi-gloves are a sign of distinction, which is often decorated with metal decor (riveting, chains). They are especially popular with rock stars, using bright and unusual mitts in their scenic image.

In late autumn, even warm mitts are impractical: the fingers are still cold, and removing gloves and mittens to press the buttons of the phone is uncomfortable. Not only sensory gloves will help here, but also mitts with convertible top. Mitts, pipes with a completely knitted thumb length reach the middle of the fingers, the sleeve can be long or just cover the wrist. Folding top is a separately connected element that is attached with a button to the back of a mitten. In the closed state, the top also covers the fingers, reliably protecting it from wind and cold.

The name "mitts" in men's sports is almost never met: leggings, shingarta, gloves. Cotton beginners are selected for beginners, for fans - thick, for professionals - from natural and artificial leather, with special fillers-inserts, shock-absorbing shocks. Materials are characterized by low elasticity, so for good fixation on the hand, they are supplied with cuffs with velcro.

Mitts are made from natural materials so that hands sweat less, they are treated with refractory impregnations and supplemented with special inserts. Such inserts reduce the temperature drop and protect the palm of your hand from fire.

Mitts for drivers is a fashionable option instead of gloves. They are distinguished by an elegant design, warm hands in cold weather and allow hands to more confidently hold the steering wheel. More often, they are made of leather or imitate the skin, but, unlike rockers, they can be of various colors and more minimalist, more subtle. Driving half gloves can open up the back of your hand, and perforation patterns, elegant stitches, and other finishes give sophistication.

Baby mitts are a great accessory that kids and teenagers like, allowing them to express their individuality. Its purpose is already (for sports or warmth), often sports half gloves for children are softer, more likely for fans. The load in children is just a little different, mitts take this into account. But warm gloveletta are distinguished by bright combinations of color, elegant appliqués and decor, which are characteristic only for children's clothes.

Each area has its own favorite colors, shades, in which the materials look the most impressive or advantageous.Both natural colors (black, red, beige, brown) and bright unusual shades (turquoise, emerald, yellow, red, white) are suitable for leather. In sports accessories, they prefer practical and versatile colors (black, red, blue, white, dark gray), although the finish may be bright neon colors (purple, yellow, light green, orange, pink, etc.)

But women's models are very diverse: in addition to a wide selection of materials and colors, you can choose from unusual prints and decor.

Glovelett materials must be appropriate for the season and purpose. Lace and lace - a companion of evening dresses and romantic images. Wool and knit models will warm your hands in the cold. Leather models are used in sports, on the catwalks and to create stylish business images for confident people. The skin creates a beautiful soft sheen, it is easily colored and holds the shape, hiding the inner textile layers. Knitted mitts are different: from summer openwork models to thick winter-warmed options.

Selection of the correct size of mitts depends on their functions and material. Sports semi-gloves have their own size ranges and selection guidelines for the type and degree of load. Leather mitts should be chosen in approximately the same way as gloves: measure the girth of the palm, letting the tape pass under the thumb and bend the arm. The resulting volume should be divided by 2.54 (so many centimeters per 1 inch) and focus on the manufacturer’s dimensional grid.

At the same time, it is necessary to try on glovelettes to make sure that the product is nice on the hands, does not restrain movements and is not too loose. Check that the jumpers between the fingers do not hit, do not press on the fingers, and the cuffs or sleeves are well fixed mitts on his arm. The choice of products for everyday and elegant images should be based on the conformity to your usual style and best fit in the color scheme of the wardrobe.

A wide range of materials and occasions allows you to wear mitts all year round. The fashion for short and short sleeves in outerwear (coats, coats) made it possible for women of fashion to wear not only very high gloves, but also long mitts from warm and functional materials. Lowered folds on the glovelettes became a special chic. If in winter and autumn glovelettes and semi-gloves completely cover the wrist, leaving the skin of the hands apart, except for fingers, in summer thin mitts are more often short. They can hide the palm or focus on the hands, differ in color, but will always highlight your manicure.

In evening wear mitts are present with short, shortened sleeves and dresses without sleeves, with the rule that the higher the sleeve, the longer the mitts can be. For ensembles they try to choose half-gloves from the same fabric as the dress itself, or from the same color.

At the fashion show of the week, mitts were either very modest or bright. Dolche & Cabbana played with their favorite leopard print and presented soft mitts without fingers, resembling a cat's paw: tender, playful and very feminine. Black and white horizontal striped tube mitts accentuated a bright, colorful cloak and slightly fashioned a bohemian look.

One of the most stylish men and creators of women's dresses - Karl Lagerfeld himself is not indifferent to the mitts. For the show, he chose a silver accessory that completely covers his fingers to match his jacket. In his collection, he demonstrated how to wear mitts this season: they soften the strict classical costumes and coats, balance the bright sets, strictly following the color combinations.Love mitts, but do not know how to combine? Choose smoky lace or openwork knitted of a universal color (white, black) and mix with sleeves of usual length!

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