The Truth About Work Gloves

By Sherry Gross


It is no contest that the pair of hands is one of the most important part of the human body. It allows man to do certain functions. It allows him to create new things. It serves to make everyday living easier and more independent.

It is also very important as a means of expression. With a simple movement, the hands can express what he or she cannot say. It is most important for those who cannot hear and talk to be able to communicate, and they do so with the use of their hands. It is also used by the blind to somehow get idea about his or her surroundings. Due to its many uses, it should always be protected. One way to do this is through the use of work gloves.

A glove is a garment that is used to cover the whole hand. Usually they have distinct sheaths for every finger. They have been used for so many years, even as early as the time of the ancient Greeks. They came to be most popular in the 16th century, when Parisian women started using them as a fashion ornament. By the time of Queen Elizabeth I, these were encrusted with precious gems or made entirely out of lace, silk, or linen.

Today, they do not only serve fashion purposes. There are various kinds of gloves to perfectly suit every need. There are even peculiar designs such as the fingerless variety that does not have coverings for the fingers, as only the palm is being covered. This weird design is actually beneficial for those who play musical instruments such as the piano because the plain ones can get in the way when you try to play a particularly fast piece.

There are also ones that are made of a disposable material that allows you to throw them away after use. These kinds are to be used only once, which makes it appropriate for medical uses. You see doctors and nurses and other medical professionals use them all the time, especially when they have to protect themselves from contact with bodily fluids of a patient.

In the world of sports, they are also used in a variety of games and come in a variety of forms. For example, the catchers mitt in baseball looks more like a bowl. This provides maximum catch leverage. The boxing gloves appear to be like fat mittens. This is due to the padding stuffed inside. If this is not put in, boxers will injure their fists during a match. Archers have plain looking ones, but they are very sturdy and very hard to cut.

Animal handlers, especially those who work with animals that can attack them with sharp claws and beaks use a sturdy type made from the strongest leather. It is also of utmost importance in falconry. The razor sharp talons of the bird can cut through the arm when the bird perches on top of it, so it is very important that a falconer uses a special hand covering especially when training a bird.

It is also a very important part of the fireman ensemble. Their gauntlets protect their hands and arms from burns. This makes them able to work better in the face of fire.

If your hands are exposed to hard work all the time, you must protect them well. If you do not use gloves, you increase your chances of having blisters and splinters. This is of great use especially for the people who work with plants.




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