Men's leather gloves
Few representatives of the sex strongly take care of themselves; in particular, they don’t think about buying leather gloves for themselves. And it is in vain, because the cold frosty wind does not spare anyone - in the cold both women and men are cold.
Therefore, the issues of taking care of yourself should be approached as seriously as in decision-making in important life situations.
A bit of history
Every thing, every element of the wardrobe of a modern man tells others about his taste, character, personal preferences. And gloves are no exception.
In the distant past, these products pointed to the social status of its owner,
nowadays they talk more about the style of a man, his solidity in society.
The prototype of gloves are bags, which were worn by workers in ancient Egypt.
In such things it was easier for them to carry large weights, the skin on the hands was not so much worn, less damaged.
In Rome, the value of gloves was different - these attributes were worn during the meal, because tableware was not invented at that time, and eating hot dishes with bare hands was extremely uncomfortable.
In the Middle Ages, rich people used gloves exclusively for beauty: they were decorated with embroidery, beads, silver and often gold.
Brave knights could not imagine themselves without gloves
and the ladies gave the gloves only sweetheart to their hearts.
A glove at the feet meant a challenge to a duel. And to get a slap in the glove was considered a great shame, which can only be washed off with blood.
With each new century, the demand for gloves only increased. At the beginning of the twentieth century, goat leather gloves became fashionable, for sports, these accessories were made of dog skins, whites were dressed for the ball, yellow for hunting, and black for funerals.
Material
Today gloves have become an important element of the male image.
This accessory mods pick up a scarf, headdress, although all the details of the external appearance should be in harmony.
Modern production uses many types of leather for making gloves. Among them:
- Cow's skin. Products from this raw material are not very popular among manufacturers or consumers, because the skin of this animal is too thick and rough for sewing products of this kind. However, for those who are looking for a budget option - cowhide gloves will be a boon, since they are cheap and their hands will frost in the frosty winter.
- Suede - durable, but again a rough material. It has a pronounced grain, due to which residents of northern countries are happy to wear such accessories.
- Skin bakers, that is, small boars living in South America. Highly appreciated for excellent quality and rarity. It is very durable, but meanwhile, elastic, soft material. Having broken the seam, it can be easily sewn, but repair work will not affect the product. The skin will endure everything.
- Pigskin is not such an expensive and less sophisticated option. It is very similar to bakers skin, however, it is not as durable and soft.
- Sheep skin is elastic, perfectly exploited and for a long time preserves a beautiful appearance. The gloves of this material have a wool lining, thanks to which the products are resistant to severe frosts.
- Lamb skin - has a resemblance to the skin of sheep and is also supplied to manufacturers with wool on the inside. But it is thinner, and therefore softer than sheep skin, although these properties are enough for sewing elegant and beautiful gloves.
- Lamb. It is a leather chrome tanned. The material is very thin and elastic. Used for sewing luxury gloves of the highest quality.
- Goat skin. From this material hard-to-touch gloves of low price category are obtained. Often, buyers confuse goat skin with premium pashmina material, but the difference becomes apparent during operation.
How to choose
Representatives of the stronger sex often do not see the need to purchase gloves. Having no experience in wearing them, they simply refuse to purchase this accessory. Then it is necessary to engage in business, sisters, mothers, girls and spouses. What you need to pay attention to, how to determine the size to choose the best men's gloves?
First of all, you need to know that all gloves are divided into categories: short - long ends with the beginning of the thumb, short - the length to the end of the palm, mitts - products with cut fingers, gloves of standard length - above the wrist and long - up to the elbow or with a long up to the shoulder.
It is quite simple to choose men's gloves, especially if you know what to focus on when choosing them.
The most stylish and high-quality, and therefore expensive gloves are made from thin leather.
Such attributes of wardrobe will always be in trend, and as practice shows, they have been fashionable for several hundred years in a row.
For the manufacture of such gloves using goat or calf leather of different textures and tanning. When choosing leather products, you need to keep in mind that leather is not the warmest material, because for the winter it is better to buy gloves from thicker leather lined with wool or cashmere.
Lovers of informal casual style may not like ordinary gloves, boring in appearance, so you should buy such people accessories with decorative elements, for example, unusual seams, fastening, quilted areas, unusual colors (red, blue, white).
Glove seams should be strong, threads do not stick out. No need to buy leather gloves made of several pieces. Firstly, it is no longer fashionable, and secondly, a lot of seams make the products coarse and inconvenient. Their quality is also in doubt.
To determine the size of gloves for men, it is necessary to measure the girth of the brush in the widest place, without taking into account the thumb. To measure it was accurate, and the selected gloves - comfortable and comfortable, you can bend your arm.
Leather gloves can not be bought side-to-side, they must be 1⁄4 size larger, the size of the hand, otherwise the products will not keep warm, which means that in winter they will be cold. If the gloves are small, they will also be cold, and in addition to this, and uncomfortable.
The optimal size is when your hands are comfortable, nothing presses or presses, and there is some space between the lining and the palm of your hand. Another nuance that needs to be taken into account before buying - gloves stretch in width, not in length, that is, short gloves can not be stretched in length.
The color of gloves should be chosen based on the overall wardrobe. And in order not to lose, you can buy several products in different colors.
Black leather gloves will look best with formal clothes, brown ones are versatile, so they will perfectly decorate yourself with smart casual and casual look.
- Winter leather men's gloves are designed specifically to ensure that their owner does not feel discomfort at low temperatures. Warm products on fur, especially from buckskin, perfectly withstand cold and wet weather. Sheepskin or cashmere act as insulators in gloves made from deer skin.
Winter warmed leather glove models are sewn of fur in different variations from sports style to classic leather gloves with natural fur, which look good in duet with business clothes.
Not so long ago, insulated gloves for the touch screen. Therefore, the owners of fashionable gadgets will no longer have to freeze their hands to talk on the phone.
- Demi-leather leather gloves are most often produced without a lining, or use a very thin material.Autumn models are thin, most often brown or black.
- Automotive. Designed for better grip on race car drivers with handlebars, driving gloves quickly became popular among men of other professions.
For the driver, the main point when choosing gloves for driving a car is convenience. Newly purchased gloves, should make friends with the wheel of the vehicle. Do not slide on it and do not cling to the additional decor.
- Summer Presented by fingerless gloves, especially appreciated by fans of an active lifestyle. For example, durable gloves, in which the hands are comfortable, it is convenient to use when riding a bicycle or for fishing.
- Alpine skiing. The most comfortable piece of equipment of skiers, since it is the skiers who keep the sticks, constantly fasten and unbutton their boots, adjust other details of clothing (jacket, pants).
- For fitness. Sports plan gloves are needed to prevent injuries and rubbing hands from classes in sports equipment. Gloves for fitness are made of elastic and durable elastic material and special linings on the palms.
Manufacturers
Gloves are made not only for women. For men, this accessory is no less important.
And if for beautiful ladies this wardrobe detail means warmth, comfort and style, for men it’s not just protection of hands from the cold, but also protection from all kinds of mechanical damage.
After all, when a man drives a vehicle, gloves will protect his hands from corns, while playing sports, they will prevent chafing.
Gloves of famous firms Harmon, Eleganzza, Pittards, Roeckl, Pitas, Finnemax, Wittchen, Harmon Moda and Miro are the best choice for those who appreciate quality and style. Branded leather products are the perfect gift for a loved one and for yourself, a loved one.
And although leather gloves of popular brands are many times more expensive than “nouneym” products, they are distinguished by the highest quality and can:
- warm in bad weather;
- complement the image;
- emphasize respectability and excellent taste;
- become the most favorite accessory.
The best leather gloves made in Italy, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania will be an exquisite piece of clothing that every dandy should have.
Leather gloves for men - this is a practical attribute, without which it is sometimes difficult to do in a variety of life situations. They protect hands from moisture and cold, serve for a long time, decorate the image, making it complete and spectacular.