How to buy Leather Gloves

Leather gloves are a chic way to keep your hands warm. Many think leather gloves may be too expensive or impractical; however, there are numerous styles of gloves in all price ranges. The first step to buying leather gloves is to know what size to buy. To measure properly, you hold your hand up and measure in inches the widest part of your hand excluding the thumb. This is around the base of the four knuckles. Small for women starts at 6 _ inches and for men at 7 _ inches.

To make sure that your leather gloves last for several seasons it is important to care for them properly. After being worn, the gloves should be stored flat in a plastic bag with the fingers pulled out and the thumb placed across the palm. A leather cleaner can be applied to the gloves at least once a season to help keep the gloves protected and looking like new.

The next step is to know what style, brand or look of leather you desire. White wedding gloves come in numerous sizes. The shortest size stops at the wrist and often has one button. Elbow length can vary and is measured two, four, six or eight inches beyond the thumb. These gloves will have two, four, six and eight buttons respectively. Above the elbow there are two sizes. The twelve button length leather glove, which cups the elbow, and the sixteen button length which is halfway between the shoulder and elbow. This is known as the traditional "opera" length. Leather gloves are often used as driving gloves. The fit is snug, so it helps to maintain dexterity. Some manufacturers have a Cadet length for men. This is manufactured with shorter fingers.

Italy is renowned for its fine leather. Italian leather gloves are on the top of the list for quality, style and satisfaction. The gloves undergo a special process that enhance the natural color of the leather, and are stretched by hand to create elasticity so the gloves will retain their shape after being worn. Cashmere, silk and lamb’s wool are used for linings to help enhance the luxurious feel of the glove.

To get quality leather gloves that are authentic, you are going to pay an average price between $50 and $100 on the lower end. However, there are many quality leather gloves available that range a little lower in price. There are hundreds of different kinds of leather gloves. Materials used range from cowhide, deerskin, goatskin, and kangaroo to Italian lambskin. They can be lined or unlined. The finer quality gloves tend to be handmade in Europe, especially Italy; however, North American manufacturers produce many lines of gloves for any occasion, sport or work related need. The key is to shop around to find the right fit for you.

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