Leather gloves

Leather gloves are an invariable attribute of a fashionable image. And few people know that they came to us from the depths of centuries. Once this accessory was intended only to protect hands from cold or fire. In the days of ladies and knights, gloves began to play not so much a protective function as aesthetic and even symbolic - with a glove, the lady expressed favor to the knight, and the gentleman could challenge the opponent to a duel by throwing a glove in his face.

Nowadays, this accessory does not lose relevance, all couturiers at fashion shows pay attention to it. Yes, and every modern woman understands perfectly well that one cannot do without gloves. Can’t you wear knitted mittens under a stylish coat?

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How to wear and combine leather gloves?

Gloves should not only be the finishing touch in the outfit, but also a fashionable accent. Therefore, they can be not only strict, black and classic:

• Any gamut is acceptable - from white to purple to speck.
• Length also varies from short, only covering the wrist, to the maximum, up to the shoulder.
• Previously it was believed that the color of the gloves should be in the tone of a shoe or bag. Now, fashion dictators have moved away from such rules. Gloves can be in tone with a scarf or be the only bright detail in the whole image. The main thing is that this accessory should match the style of clothing. For example, put on a shortened version with a perforation or mitts (with cropped fingers) under a sports look, and elongated gloves will fit under a fur coat.

By the way, this wardrobe item is not only relevant with outerwear:

• Gloves, one elbow long, are an elegant addition to an open evening gown.
• Openwork thin leather gloves will be combined with a summer outfit.

Important! Black, elongated, unlined leather gloves make your hand thinner. It is worth remembering to magnificent ladies.

We emphasize once again that leather gloves are not just a piece of clothing designed for warmth, but a necessary accent that completes the image.

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How to choose leather gloves?

To make the accessory look beautiful on your hands, you need to wisely approach its choice. What should I pay attention to first of all when buying?

The size

It is very important to choose the right size of gloves:

• too loose - will fall off your hand;
• too tight - they will constrain movements, and their hands will freeze.

Size is easy to calculate, you just need to measure the girth of the palm without a thumb in the area of ​​the bones. It is equal to the girth of the brush in centimeters. On average, women's gloves are produced in sizes from 16 to 26. Some manufacturers write the size in inches (from 6 to 10.5, respectively).

Important! In the store, gloves, of course, can be measured, and it is not necessary to know your size for this. This information is useful for buying in an online store or if a friend wants to present you with gloves as a gift and needs to know the size.

Types of skin

If you want to buy a pair of high-quality gloves for more than one season, then you should save up money in advance, since they cannot be cheap. Do not buy them at markets and underpasses. There you will not find anything decent. Go to haberdashery shops. Often leather gloves come as a companion item with bags or outerwear. So, what types of leather can be used in gloves?

Pigskin - gloves for every day of winter

It is a dense and coarse raw material. Gloves of an inexpensive price segment are most often made from it. Their distinctive features:

• They are good because they perfectly retain heat and breathe.
• This is a wonderful option for winter if they are lined with woolen knitwear or fur.
• Their significant disadvantage is that pig skin is very hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture well. Moisture kills tannins and natural fats in the skin, respectively - gloves can become stiff and lose their original shape. Therefore, protect them from rain and snow.

Important! Manufacturers of this type of gloves can be domestic, European and Chinese. Many prefer Romanian products.

Laika

This is a delicate delicate skin treated in a special way. It is elastic, smooth and soft. For its manufacture, the skin of young sheep and goats is used after shearing or even newborn lambs and kids. As a result, the products have such differences:

• Leather gloves of this grade will cost an order of magnitude more expensive.
• It should be noted that like gloves are not suitable for a frosty winter, since they are quite thin and weakly retain heat. Therefore, such products are more used as an elegant decoration in spring or autumn.

Important! Produce quality products mainly in Italy, the UK and Australia. Although some other countries take raw materials from them and make gloves, the quality may be slightly inferior, although the price will be cheaper.

Sheep skin

Sheepskin or chevret is also often used to make quality gloves. It is soft and elastic, but alas, it also retains heat poorly. Therefore, for options for the winter, a warm lining is required.

Goatskin:

• On the contrary, goatskin is warm. Gloves from it will warm your hands in the fall, even if they are with a thin silk lining.
• In addition, this type of skin is very durable and practical.

Important! Good gloves of this kind are produced in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania.

Deer skin:

• Such products are very expensive.
• Produced mainly in the USA, Canada, Germany, Finland and Italy.
• Such gloves perfectly retain heat, they are soft and elastic.

Important! If in other types of skin, the thinner the more valuable, then the value of deerskin gloves is just in thickness.

Suede

Gloves are also sewn from fat-tanned leather:

• It retains heat well and looks expensive, soft and pleasant to the touch.
• A significant minus - such products require constant care with the help of professional tools. Otherwise - they will quickly lose their original appearance, they will grow thin.

Other rare leathers

Not so often you can find gloves made of reptile skin and fish skin (carp, grass carp). But:

• They are sold in expensive stores and cost a lot of money.
• They are made manually and in pieces.

How to determine the naturalness of the skin?

It is worth noting that when choosing leather gloves you can be deceived by unscrupulous sellers and sell faux leather at the price of leather.

Important! Modern technologies make it possible to produce such artificial skin that cannot be distinguished from natural either in appearance or smell.

To verify the authenticity of the material, take note of these tricks:

• In general, the skin is not afraid of fire, but of course, no seller will allow you to check the naturalness of the gloves with a lighter. Therefore, carefully consider the surface of the gloves - genuine leather cannot have a perfectly uniform structure.
• She also reacts to heat - hold the gloves in your hands for a minute, they should become warm. But the artificial skin will remain cool.
• Look inside the product and inspect the seams. On the reverse side of genuine leather there will be suede (scientifically bakhtarma, i.e. suede).

Important! You can, of course, purchase artificial leather gloves, which in appearance look like genuine and cheaper.But they will not be as warm as leather, they serve, as a rule, a couple of seasons, and do not tolerate frosts (they can crack).

Sewing and dyeing gloves

When choosing a pair of gloves, pay attention to the correct cut:

• Quality pair made from whole raw materials. If you see that leather gloves are sewn from scraps, then they will not last long.

Important! Numerous seams provoke rapid deformation of the product. It is worth giving up on such a purchase.

• Examine carefully the seams themselves. They should be clear, even, without gaps, and the stitches themselves should be the same. Seams can be both external and internal.

Important! If you do not observe the stitches of the thread at the seams, this means that the seams are simply glued. Such a pair will not be worn for a long time.

• Check also the quality of the leather gloves. Carefully swipe a wet white cloth over them in an inconspicuous place - it should not be painted.

Important! If the paint is of poor quality, then when worn it will dirty your hands and clothes, especially in conditions of high humidity.

• And of course, listen to your feelings when trying on a pair. Quality leather gloves should stretch only in width and not more than 15%. In length, they should not be stretched at all. Gloves should be easy to put on, take the shape of a hand and not constrain movements.
• If the gloves are decorated (locks, buckles, rivets, rhinestones) - this of course gives them beauty, but reduces the service life. Therefore, when choosing, weigh the pros and cons.

Lining:

• The lining should not be felt when trying on.

Important! It is unacceptable if it is folded inside and stretched with your hand when removed.

• It is bad if synthetics are sewn inside - it will not only not retain heat, but may also cause allergies.
• In spring-autumn models, the lining can be silk or from thin cotton knitwear. It may not be at all.
• In winter gloves, the lining is usually made of wool knitwear or fur. Also used modern lining material Thinsulate (Thinsulate). It feels like a flannel or a bike and holds heat well. It is often used for warming military and sportswear.

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Care for leather gloves and conditions for proper storage:

At the end of the season, gloves should be cleaned of dust and dirt.

Important! Do not wash gloves manually or in a washing machine. Only light processing is acceptable.

To do everything right, follow these instructions:

1. If dry cleaning is not enough, you can use a well-wrung cloth dipped in soapy water.
2. After - refresh them with a clean cloth.
3. Dry the product at room temperature.

Important! Never dry your leather gloves with a hairdryer or battery.

4. Then lubricate the skin with a soft cloth of petroleum jelly, glycerin, castor oil or burdock oil.
5. After cleaning, put cardboard inside to keep gloves in shape. Arrange them with a sheet of paper so that they do not touch each other and put them in a cardboard box.

Important! If there is no box at hand, you can simply wrap the gloves in thick paper. The main thing is no plastic bags. Otherwise, mold may start. The skin must breathe.

Storage and Use Rules:

• While wearing gloves, protect them from moisture (rain, snow, sweat), otherwise they will become deformed and become stiff.
• After storage, when the new season has come, remove the steam and grease them again for softness.
• If the rainy season has come, and the style of clothing requires leather gloves, treat them with a water-repellent designed specifically for this type of skin to protect it from moisture.

Important! Upon arrival, do not forget to dry the gloves thoroughly.

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Practice the tips in this article. They will surely help you choose high-quality and beautiful leather gloves that will serve you for more than one season and will be a great addition to the created image.