HOW TO MEASURE YOUR HANDS FOR GLOVES

 When selecting the right gloves for you, your main consideration should be 

the protection they provide, and how well they're suited to your particular 

application. It doesn't end there, though, as perhaps the most important 

thing to do when buying your gloves is to make sure you've selected the right size. 




WHY IS GLOVE SIZING SO IMPORTANT?


Better Protection – Many safety gloves and work gloves are designed to provide better protection with reinforcement on particular parts of your hands. If you select the perfect glove size, you'll know that you're protected where you need to be.

Better Grip – The grippy areas of your gloves are placed where they are for a reason, and these areas can often be targeted to small regions of your fingers and palms. With the right size of gloves, you'll be able to grip what you need to, when you want to.

Better Fit – This one seems obvious, but it's important enough to mention. A loose-fitting glove may slip around on your hand, and can even risk falling off at the most crucial moment. A properly fitting glove will stay on your hands, without any loose fabric that could get caught on errant objects and corners.




Many of us feel that there's no problem wearing a pair of gloves that's one size too large or small, but the size of your glove can actually have an important effect on how they work for you. Here's what a perfectly sized glove can do for you.




HOW DO I MEASURE MY HANDS FOR GLOVES?



Circumference

To obtain this measurement, measure the distance around your knuckles with your hand open and fingers together, excluding your thumb. This is best done with a tailor's tape, though a flexible measuring tape should do the trick. You can also use a piece of string, wrap it around your hand, and then measure the length of string with a ruler.



Length

This measurement is a little easier, as it is the length of your hand from your wrist to the tip of your middle finger. This can be done with most measuring devices, though a tailor's tape is usually best.



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