Although winter gloves are considered an accessory, no winter image can be imagined without them. Gloves are primarily needed to warm hands and protect delicate skin from weather conditions.
What qualities should possess?
Choosing quality gloves for the winter is a science. Hands should be protected under all weather conditions. With the advent of frost, I want to wear the warmest, but at the same time very beautiful gloves made of good, high-quality material that will last a single season and will not require complicated care.
Models
The range of winter gloves is huge, new models and trends appear every season, but we managed to identify the main models, the popularity of which will not soon decline.
Long
Gloves are trending every winter. This accessory is perfect for classic outerwear, fur coats, coats, tweed jackets. It is impossible to do without such an accessory if the sleeve has a length of three quarters in your clothes.
To create such gloves, a large number of different materials are used, among which leather, knitwear and suede are in the first place. In the pursuit of beauty, do not forget that the main task of winter gloves is the ability to warm and protect from the weather, so you must choose double models.
Mitten gloves
Do not lose their popularity. Designers are constantly working on the development of this area, creating more and more new models that differ in design and material used.Knitted mittens fit well under wide coats, teenage jackets, a poncho, and down jackets.
Sports
For winter sports, you can’t use ordinary gloves that we wear in everyday life, no matter how warm they are.
If you need to choose an accessory for skis, then you can choose from mittens and gloves. The first option, although it is warmer, but its functionality is limited compared to gloves. Gloves for skiers are three-layer similar to suits and should perform the same set of functions: protection from wind, frost, snow, ice, moisture removal. Two-fingered models are a separate category of sports gloves that can warm in the most severe frosts.
For running, it is worth having a separate pair of gloves. Knitted, leather and suede patterns for such purposes will not work. Hands will suffer from wind, sweat and freeze even more. To create such accessories, modern synthetic materials are used that do not allow cold, wind, do not get wet and allow the skin to breathe.
Some models of gloves can easily turn into mittens. Similar gloves can also be used for active winter recreation. Experienced and notorious athletes usually have two pairs of gloves: thin ones on the fleece are used in the off-season, and dense two-layer models with filler are worn during frosts.
Sensory
Owners of touch phones and gadgets should worry in advance about their comfort. In order not to remove gloves every time when you need to answer a call, dial something or watch on your smartphone, you need to have an accessory with the appropriate functionality. The Heattech glove range for phones / smartphones offers a wide selection of colors and decor options.
Fingerless
Gloves are becoming more and more popular every year. Such an accessory demonstrates a bold taste and an original sense of style. Not only in sports style, such an accessory is acceptable. Many designers include fingerless gloves in their displays, combining them with elegant clothing. Not only the original look attracts fashionistas in this accessory, one cannot but note its practicality.
Materials
A lot depends on the choice of material. How warm the gloves will be, durable, stylish, able to be combined with various clothes. And this is an incomplete list of those features that depend on the material of the gloves.
- Fabric and suede once became very popular among manufacturers of winter accessories. Suede gloves are very warm and beautiful, but this material wears out quickly and loses its appearance. However, one pair of suede gloves in a women's wardrobe should be. These subtle, elegant, sleek accessories can set the overall tone for any look.
- Winter knit gloves are very warm and comfortable. Such models look good in sports images. It is recommended to choose a hat and scarf of the same color for knitted gloves, many manufacturers create ready-made sets consisting of these three accessories.
Particular attention should be paid to the lining. In winter gloves, she plays a huge role. In good models, the lining should be fully or partially natural with the addition of high-quality synthetics. The advantage should be given to gloves with knitted, flannelette, woolen or semi-woolen lining. The fleece also creates warm and pleasant to the touch lining for winter gloves.
- For children, gloves made from Bologna or Polartek are often chosen. Such models are performed in bright designs, they are individual and original. Gloves for girls are created in bright colors, using the appropriate patterns, images of cute animals or cartoon characters.Inside, there must be a lining (knitted or fur), around the wrist there is an elastic band that does not allow the wind and frost to reach the delicate children's skin.
Mittens are once again becoming popular. For women of any age, you can pick up a decent pair of mittens. A special place is occupied by mittens in a youth style. They are created from a wide variety of materials. If previously only knitted models were popular, now they can be leather, and suede, and fur, and, in general, anything. Mittens are worn in a pocket or on an elastic band, as in young children. It used to be convenient, but now it has become fashionable as well.
- Woolen gloves are very warm if made with high quality and the ratio of natural material to synthetics does not fall below 50%. There are several types of wool that is used to create winter gloves. Alpaca wool is the warmest, most body-friendly and waterproof. But such accessories are very rare and expensive. Cashmere gloves are not as warm as the previous version, but more affordable. A great option is camel wool gloves. They are warm, durable, affordable and pleasant to the body. If you have the opportunity to buy gloves from merino, then you should definitely take this opportunity. Woolen or half-woolen gloves look very cute and homely.
- Thinsulate insulation gloves began to be released relatively recently. This material tactilely resembles a flannel, has good thermal insulation properties, the ability to absorb moisture and remain dry to the touch.
- Frost-resistant gloves with inserts are suitable for fashionistas whose lifestyle is active. There are many such models, so there is something to choose: long combined specimens from leather and wool, sheepskin or angora.
- The synthetic winterizer and foam rubber can also be used as insulation for winter gloves. Such accessories are often bought by children, it can be waterproof or gaiters. Gloves with a synthetic winterizer filler are usually made waterproof, bright and expressive, with cuffs, Velcro or backstage.
- Progress does not stand still and heated gloves have already appeared. They operate on battery power in three modes. Externally, these gloves do not differ from ordinary ones.
- Membrane gloves are created for skiers and lovers of active winter sports. In such gloves, the hands do not sweat and do not freeze.
- Feathery openwork gloves look especially beautiful. Such models can be insulated due to the natural lining. Fleece models in combination with an openwork pattern look unusually cute. Such an accessory requires careful care and accurate socks.
Colors
The choice of gloves is also based on their color performance. It is important to guess with a touch and create a harmonious combination that will embody your desires and aspirations.
- Contrasting models embody a touch of vintage. Such accessories go well with clothes in a retro style, provide the appearance of a touch of vintage.
- Gloves of bright colors need to be matched to the tone of other accessories. For example, blue or red gloves can be combined with a handbag or a hat. In this case, the brightness of the accessory will be well beaten and it will harmoniously fit into the image.
- White gloves go well with black, red, blue, brown clothes. In this case, you can not even pick up other accessories to match the gloves. The whole image can be made in one color, but in different shades, and white gloves will serve as a shading element.
- Black gloves are a classic that fits almost any clothing and will harmoniously look in any look.
- Models with fur trim are relevant, but they are not suitable for any clothes. With a fur coat and a coat with fur trim on the sleeves, wearing a similar accessory is not worth it.
Popular manufacturers
Many companies specialize in the production of winter gloves. We will not consider each of them, but we still need to dwell on some of them.
Husky
The company produces very warm gloves in which natural materials and high-quality synthetics are present. The assortment includes children's models, specialized (for fishermen, hunters, workers), sports and other items.
Reima
Under the Reima brand, a large number of children's, women's and men's gloves are produced, which are characterized by high ergonomics, excellent thermal insulation, water resistance and a stylish design.
Decathlon
Manufacturer Decathlon specializes in sports gloves for children, women and men. The quality of these accessories is on top and gives rise to doubt.
Nike and Adidas
How many of us do not know these companies? In the range of products of each of these manufacturers there is an extensive line of gloves that perfectly fit into any sporty look.
Norfin
The company is located in Finland. All shoes and clothes, including gloves, are held in high esteem by lovers of active winter recreation.
Salomon
The company sets a high level of quality for winter gloves. Such accessories are great for active people.
Reviews
If we consider the reviews about the gloves of those manufacturers that we examined, then we can identify their positive characteristics, satisfaction with the declared properties and enthusiasm for high quality. Chinese products leave few satisfied. The reason for negative reviews is often the wrong choice of gloves in size, non-compliance with the rules of care and storage.