Sizes of men's gloves: what are they and how to choose?

Gloves are a fashionable, elegant and essential accessory for a comfortable stay on the street and creating a stylish look. This item of clothing is worn by both women and men. At least once in a lifetime, everyone has encountered difficulties in choosing this accessory. The correct size plays a big role in how comfortable the product will be to wear. This is especially true for purchases made in online stores - in such cases, you just need to know the size of the gloves, otherwise the purchase may be unsuccessful.

All goods manufactured by the light industry must comply with the special requirements "On the safety of light industry products", which were approved by the commission on 09.12.2011. These include products made from leather. The labeling of each product must be available to customers, reliable and readable. The buyer can study it on his own or with the help of sales consultants.

Marking is applied to the label, which is attached to the item, or to the item itself. It should include the following information:

• Name of production;
• indication of the country of origin;
• legal address;
• composition of raw materials;
• the size of the offered product;
• the date when the product was manufactured.

For leather goods, the following information should be indicated:

• indication of the top of the material;
• model name;
• product operating instructions (if necessary).

Information and labeling are usually indicated in Russian or in the language of the country where the product is manufactured. For imported products, indicate the data in the letters of the Latin alphabet. Product marking is carried out in accordance with GOST 258719 (with additions). Be sure to indicate the size of the products when marking. Can be marked on a hanging tag. Domestic and imported goods are not allowed for sale without confirmation of their compliance with safety requirements. The dimensions of the finished gloves and gloves are determined by measuring the girth of the right hand. The measurement is carried out at the level of the middle of the palm, at the base of the thumb.

If gloves or mittens are made with a lining, it is important that the edges of the lining do not extend beyond the edges of the cuff. Sizes of gloves for men can be designated in different ways. It can be letter marking of products or digital, which is displayed in inches or centimeters. These indicators correspond to international standards and sizes.

The table of sizes of accessories for men is presented in alphabetic or numerical designation. The numbers on the label indicate the size, measured in French inches. China produces goods most often according to standard European or American standards. The size chart presented in the largest online store of Chinese products corresponds to the standard size charts. Nevertheless, there are exceptions, so when choosing gloves, you should not be lazy and check the accuracy of the size of the selected product. As a rule, if the product is small and does not meet the specified parameters, then the sellers must indicate this and negotiate with the buyer.

European manufacturers produce digital markings. The size calculation is selected from the French inch. According to this marking, the size of the products is chosen:

• R. 8 corresponds to a palm circumference of 220 mm;
• R. 8.5 - 235 cm;
• R. 9 - 240 mm;
• R. 9.5 - 260 mm;
• R. 10 - 270 mm.

For American markings, the dimensions are marked with letters, but not numbers.According to this marking, it is enough to know the size of the clothes and use it when choosing an accessory.

Products for men and women are labeled according to the same principle. In men, the hand is usually larger, so the alphanumeric designation will be different:

• XXS will fit a palm girth of 165 to 175 mm;
• XS corresponds to 180 mm;
• S - from 190 to 205 mm;
• M - 220-235 mm;
• L - from 240 to 260 mm;
• XL corresponds to 270 mm.

The most popular size of gloves in Russia is M and L. Accordingly, in French inches, this will be a girth of 6.5 to 8 inches. This figure is average, usually the size of products varies from XS (5 inches) to XXL (10 inches). In Russia and European countries, the dimensions of the accessory are calculated in French inches, where 1 inch corresponds to 2.71 cm.

To understand what the size of the accessory will be, you need to calculate it using a special table. To do this, measure the width of the palm and compare the measurements with the data in the table. For a more accurate measurement, use a flexible measuring tape that is wrapped around the palm. A regular ruler will not work as it will need to be bent. For accurate measurement, measure the widest part of the brush. Measurement is taken from the base of four fingers. It is important to keep your hand straight without straining. You can bend the brush and measure the circle. This method is more suitable for choosing leather goods.

The data obtained is compared with the figures in a special table, where this figure is presented in inches. The letter corresponding to this size will also be indicated here. The size of the accessories usually ranges from 6 to 12, while the girth of an adult man's arm is much larger. The point is that it is measured in feet (2.7 cm). To find out the size, you need to divide the arm girth by the specified number.

So, with a hand girth of 25 cm, you need to divide this number by 2.7. As a result of the calculation, the number is 9.2. This means that leather goods should be in size 9.5, and for textile models, size 9 is suitable. Leather products do not stretch well, so choosing the right size is important. For knitwear, size accuracy is not so important, since such models are elastic.

Choosing gloves for men is easy. When choosing, the main recommendations of specialists are taken into account. If the accessory is purchased in a store, it is important to make sure the quality of the product, check the product for defects or defects. For this, the product is taken in hands and examined from all sides. It is also important to make sure of the quality of the lining. Of course, it is better to try on this wardrobe detail in the store, touch the material, and make sure of its quality. During the fitting, you need to spread your fingers and squeeze the glove, this will make it possible to understand how comfortably the thing sat on your hand, whether it squeezes.

When purchasing a model in an online store, this cannot be done, so you just need to choose the right size. If these parameters are known, you can safely proceed to assessing other characteristics of the product. If the size is unknown, you must first measure the palm and specify the size.

The selection of leather goods requires more care. It is better to take such accessories one size larger, otherwise they will not warm up, besides, it will be uncomfortable to be in them, which will affect their appearance. It is better to choose leather accessories for men in classic colors and styles.

Knitted, fleece gloves are equally popular... Such products stretch well, warm hands well and have an affordable price. Such models of gloves look quite dignified and stylish, although in terms of elegance and style, the championship still belongs to leather products. You should make sure that the quality of the seams is not only on the outside of the product, but also check for defects in the lining.

When choosing gloves, you should understand in what conditions they will be worn. In the event that leather gloves are often in contact with moisture, snow, they will very quickly lose their appearance. Caring for leather goods also has its own characteristics. This product must not be dried on a radiator or near heating devices. It is not recommended to wash them in hot water. All these unfavorable factors can significantly affect the appearance of products.

For bad weather conditions, knitted models are more suitable.... For the car interior, you can choose gloves without insulation. These can be leather goods with or without fingers, or models from another material.

For information on how to determine the right size for men's leather gloves, see the next video.