Gloves are one of the most commonly used accessories, which are easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. The modern market offers a huge variety of models for every taste and season. But the most important thing to know when choosing is your size. It is this parameter that determines the level of comfort when using gloves.
But how to choose the right product? What are the differences between the several existing systems and between male and female models? All these subtleties must be taken into account when choosing in order to purchase exactly the pair of gloves that will suit you perfectly. You will learn how to make a mistake in this article.
How to determine your hand size for a glove
The first step is to determine the girth of your arm, because without these initial data you will not be able to figure out the size chart of a particular system, of which there are several.
Gloves can serve a variety of purposes - to protect from the cold, block the spread of germs in various industries, or protect the skin of your hands during cleaning. But to purchase each of these models, you need to know the size of your hand.
The main measurement you'll need is a brush. Measuring it is quite simple - take out or buy a centimeter and wrap it around your hand. Write down the data for the resulting “circle”.
Important! Please note that measurements should be taken at the widest part of the hand - closer to the four fingers. This way you can get the most accurate result and choose the right gloves.
Many people have noticed that the hand they use for writing is larger than the other. This is completely normal, so there is no need to be alarmed. If this causes difficulty in choosing a specific size, then it is best to try on gloves before purchasing and choose those that fit better.
If you don’t have a measuring tape, you can use an alternative way to measure your hand. To do this, you need to find several diagrams with a full size range on the Internet and print them out.
Important! Be sure to adjust the drawing for printing - it is important that it is reproduced in the actual size, that is, in the one provided on the site you found, otherwise there will be no benefit from such verification.
Then place your hand on the printed sheet. This way you can see what parameter your hand is within and choose the most comfortable one for yourself.
What marking systems exist for gloves?
There are several marking systems for gloves, the most popular of which at the moment are alphabetic and digital.The difference between them is obvious - in the first version, European, numbers are used, and in the second, American, letters are used. Once you determine your size, you will only need to remember one number or letter so that you will never have problems purchasing gloves in the future.
Undoubtedly, most buyers will find the second system simpler. The numbers used in European are indicated in inches because the system was introduced in France, where this method of determining length is used. The letter system is familiar to everyone - it is used to determine clothing sizes all over the world, so remembering one letter will not be difficult.
In most cases, gloves of the same size from different brands will be absolutely identical and will fit you perfectly, but it is worth considering that currently there are a large number of unscrupulous manufacturers who do not carefully monitor compliance with regulations, so you should definitely try on the item before purchasing. Of course, it is unlikely that you will encounter a large error, but an item that does not fit perfectly can significantly worsen the impression of use, which is unacceptable when gloves are used during professional activities.
Differences in glove sizes for men and women
In addition, it is important to take into account the difference between the parameters of men's and women's gloves. There are differences not only in the size range, but also in the structure of the item itself - for example, the finger compartments in the men's version will be much larger.
Men have a much wider and larger hand than women, so you should be more careful when choosing.The smallest men's gloves can be roughly equivalent to one of the larger women's sizes. That is why, when selecting, based on the size chart, be sure to check for which gender these sizes are intended.
Unlike any clothing, when either sex has the opportunity to pick up an item from the wardrobe of the opposite sex, in the case of gloves this is unlikely to happen precisely because of the structure of the hand and the very strong difference in the width of the hand. Therefore, if a woman finds gloves that are ideal for her in design or material, but they turn out to be men’s, she is unlikely to be able to buy them, not so much because of prejudice, but because of the size discrepancy.
Naturally, age also matters. Adult gloves differ from children's gloves in size. But determining the parameters of a hand for purchase is standard. It's worth checking out the lassie table. It is used for children. Lassie allows you to purchase a suitable product that matches your individual parameters.
| Size | Age |
| 0 | Up to a year |
| 1 | from 0 to 1.5 years |
| 2 | from 1 to 2 years |
| 3 | from 2 to 4 years |
| 4 | from 4 to 6 years |
| 5 | from 6 to 8 years |
| 6 | from 9 to 12 years |
Letter system for glove sizes
The letter system is very common for all types of clothing, making it extremely versatile. Most often, the size range provides several options that are very easy to remember, especially if you know the meaning of each letter, that is, from which English word it is formed.
In the case of women's models, some confusion may arise - the large number of manufacturers who produce gloves has led to the fact that they may not adhere to any one system, but use several.In order not to make a mistake when choosing, you should carefully study the information provided about the system by which the manufacturer designated the size of his item. Then you can choose the perfect gloves for yourself or someone close to you.
Men's models, designated by letters, most often adhere to one general letter system, which is familiar to everyone who has bought any clothes at least once.
In order not to get confused in the letters provided, remember their decoding. This will be easiest for someone who knows English, because it was with the help of English notations that American manufacturers developed this system:
- The smallest sizes are XXS and XS, meaning extra extra small and extra small, respectively, which means “very small”.
- S – small – just small.
- M – medium – average size.
- L – large – large.
- And the latest sizes XL, XXL are very large.
This will make understanding the gloves much easier.
Digital glove sizing system
It’s easy to get confused in digital because in Russia they don’t use inches. In addition, in different countries where things were produced, the concept of an inch may also differ. That is why you should be more careful when purchasing.
European manufacturers use the French inch, so the brush measurement you receive must be divided by 2.71. This way you will get the right size. Men's and women's models are designated by the same system, so it is important to simply know the appropriate number.
On average, most women have a hand measuring 17-19 centimeters, and men - from 22 cm.
Important! Pay attention to the manufacturer - if it is an American brand that for some reason has given preference to numbers rather than the more common and convenient letters, then the resulting value should be divided not by the value of the French inch, but by 2.54. In the USA, this is the number that is considered an inch, so this should definitely be taken into account when choosing gloves by size.
We should also not forget about some of the subtleties of choosing a wide variety of gloves - for example, household or work gloves. Carefully inspect the product and check its quality - touch the seams, stretch the material. For example, very common and beautiful leather products are often poorly stitched, which makes them short-lived, and loose threads will negate the entire aesthetics of the product.
How to determine the correct glove size
On the Internet you can find a huge number of different tables for determining the size of gloves.
Before studying, you should make sure that the data provided in them is correct. In most cases, the girth of your palm is enough to determine the desired letter or number. But in some cases it may be necessary to draw parallels between different sizing systems or male and female models.
Therefore, it would be better to use a general table that provides the full size range of each of the above-mentioned systems, along with the palm circumference in centimeters. This way the risk of making a mistake is minimized.
Now you know how to choose the right gloves for yourself or someone close to you. This is a great gift for any occasion, especially if you choose the perfect product from a trusted manufacturer.But choosing something for yourself will be very easy and pleasant - now you won’t have to try on a large number of gloves of various sizes to determine the ones that are suitable. Plus, you'll be able to save time and browse through more products than before to ensure you're purchasing a quality pair that will last a long time and won't cause any complaints. Highly specialized gloves for work may have some deviations from the described size ranges, so special attention should be paid to them.
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