Best Men's Winter Gloves & Mittens in 2020

Men's gloves serve not only as protection from the cold, but are also one of the elements that form the image of a man.

This men's clothing accessory has a long history. Even in ancient Rome, gloves were used while eating, since there were no tableware.

In the Middle Ages, gloves were decorated with gold and precious stones in order to emphasize the status of the owner. And how much symbolism is associated with gloves: they beat them in the face, threw them under their feet, challenging them to a duel. Gloves have become an essential part of every gentleman's wardrobe at the beginning of the 20th century.

Currently on sale you can find a huge number of styles using different materials. In the article we will try to figure out what you need to know when choosing men's winter gloves.

Material

Leather is a classic material for men's accessories. It is distinguished by its durability and good insulating properties. Types of leather are used for sewing gloves:

• Cow is a budget option. Gloves are not distinguished by grace, as the skin is thick, the best use is in harsh climates.
• The skin of a wild boar or peccary is soft and elastic. It is very durable and even if it breaks, it can be sewn up without difficulty. Gloves made from this material are premium and hard to find on sale.
• Pork glove leather visually differs little from wild boar, but it is not so soft and resistant. Has the ability to absorb moisture, allow air to pass through and retain heat. The front side has a large pattern and bristle marks. The disadvantages include the fact that the material, when moistened, can lose its shape, stretch. Glove leather is made in Russia and Belarus, the highest quality is in Romania.
• Sheep leather is an elastic, soft and resistant material. Gloves made from such leather have a woolen lining, so they come in handy in frosty weather.
• Goatskin, like sheep's leather, is used to sew soft kid gloves, which are produced mainly in Italy and Great Britain. In Russia, these types of leather are not so popular.
• Lamb skin is similar to sheep skin, but thinner and softer. Despite these characteristics, it will not work for an elegant model.
• The most expensive, high-quality models are sewn from lamb skin.
• Deer skin gloves are expensive. It meets all the best qualities: elastic, breathable, keeps warm. The best glove deerskin is made in Canada.
• Alpaca wool has a high thermal insulation property.
• Cashmere is used as a lining in expensive gloves.
• Wool is a warm, practical material that is inexpensive.
• Suede gloves keep your fingers moving.
• For the off-season, cotton gloves are suitable.

Lovers of sports style in clothing can be recommended knitted or knitted gloves. The latter can be one or two layers.

The traditions of sewing high-quality gloves have been preserved in the countries of Eastern Europe: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania.

Types of gloves

When choosing men's gloves, the main criterion is their purpose.

Classic

Designed for everyday wear. They go well with a suit and any outerwear. For the winter model, there is a lining made of wool or dense material.Leather gloves can be trimmed with an interesting seam, insert, rivets.

Driving

The original model was invented for Formula 1 riders and provided a tight grip on the wheel. These gloves warm part of the hand, do not hinder finger movements and can become a stylish addition to a suit. For sewing, soft fabrics, textiles, with holes on the back are used.

With touchscreen

To use a smartphone in cold weather, special rubberized versions with a touchscreen were invented.

These models are made of warm wool with sewn in silver threads, allowing you to freely use the touch screen. Without taking off your gloves, you can write SMS, answer calls, etc. In cold weather, when playing sports, you can even wear two pairs of such gloves.

Mitts

A fashionable accessory to complement the youthful style of clothing. Fingerless gloves will add stylish casualness to a young man. A variation is the convertible model. This version of mitts allows you not to freeze your hands and freely use the gadget, throwing back the top. For manufacturing, acrylic, wool with insulation are used.

Shortened

The short model looks very elegant. They are made of thin, elastic material so that the gloves fit snugly on the hand.

For active recreation

Gloves made of waterproof fabric have been developed for being outdoors; this is ensured by a thin, elastic film. Usually, such models are fixed tightly to the arm cuff using Velcro. The presence of impregnation, from moisture ingress, is indicated by the inscription "waterproof". A very convenient model for fishermen, working in the rain.

Know-how - gloves with a built-in microphone were proposed by an Italian designer. The headset is built into the fingers of the gloves: the speaker is on the large finger, the microphone is on the little finger.

For work

The combined type of gloves is used for working with wood, metal. The side of the palm is protected from harmful substances and increased impact.

Infrared heated gloves are the newest style designed for work in harsh climates. Some models are equipped with a remote control to control the heating power. They are made of elastic materials that allow you to wear ordinary gloves on top.

Mittens

They are designed for particularly frosty weather. Mittens stay warm longer because fingers individually freeze faster. This winter accessory is usually knitted of wool; there are knitted, leather, combined models.

For outdoor activities, special models made of water-repellent material have been invented. New modern materials combine practicality and attractive appearance. Water, falling on the mitten, rolls down and does not penetrate inside.

Knitted models are impregnated with a special composition that does not allow water to penetrate, and the drawstring retains heat. Leather mittens with duck fur lining look very stylish.

Choose the right size

Gloves should fit snugly, while not hindering finger movement. The size can be calculated independently, it is equal to:

Palm circumference without thumb / 2.71 - this will be the size in inches. When choosing leather as a material, it is necessary to take into account some nuances: thin lamb skin stretches well, and goat skin is denser and retains its original appearance.

Before buying, be sure to try it on, especially if the choice is a budget option.

What to look for when choosing:

In addition to the correct size, when choosing gloves, you must carefully consider the product. The seams should be straight without skipping stitches. The lining should not be unpleasant.

You can check the quality of staining by swiping a damp cloth over the surface. No traces of quality material will remain.

The correct glove should stretch across, up to 16% of its width.

The glove worn on the hand should stretch, and when removed, take its original state. The glove should be easy to put on and not stretch in length, it may shrink when worn.

Care

With a careful attitude, gloves can keep a decent look for 2-3 seasons.

• It should be put on correctly, not dragged by the cuff, but pressed between the fingers.
• Gloves made of soft leather cannot be kept crumpled for a long time; this contributes to the appearance of creases and cracks. You need to put one glove on top of the other and carefully put it in your pocket.
• Do not dry wet gloves with a hair dryer or on a radiator. They need to be put on a towel to dry. The sun's rays are also harmful to glove skin. If stains appear, you can wet and dry the accessory additionally.
• If the skin on the garment has become wrinkled as a result of long wear, it can be smoothed out. This is done very carefully with an iron, through a thick layer of cotton wool. The temperature should be at a minimum. The procedure must be done very carefully. Wrinkles that appear after improper drying are corrected with a napkin moistened with castor oil. Wipe quickly and evenly over the entire surface, do not rub under any circumstances!
• Gloves should not be stored in a plastic bag. In order for the product to retain its presentable appearance for a long time, it is necessary to lubricate the gloves with burdock oil, insert a palm-shaped cardboard inside and put it in the box.
• If the gloves are too small, you can stretch them a little. To do this, wrap the accessory in a slightly damp cloth for 5-10 minutes. After that, put on your hands and let dry.
• If the inside gets dirty, then you need to pour talcum powder and rub in lightly.
• Gloves guarantee in Russia - 40 days.

About brands

When choosing winter gloves for men, should you focus on famous brands? Yes, if you are a lover of expensive things and accessories.

It is impossible to say which brand of gloves is better. You can focus on firms that specialize in the manufacture of this accessory. However, high-quality models can also be bought for a budget price.

Merola

The Italian glove company was founded over 130 years ago in Naples. Today the factory is located in the same place, and the head office is in Rome. From 1885 to the present day, the company has been a family business.

Many operations are performed manually. The quality of the gloves is excellent, the leather of various animals is used for sewing, including deer and bakers. Cashmere is used for the lining.

Season novelties

In the collection of the season 2020-2020. winter models can be distinguished:

from brown and blue suede with a woolen lining at a price of 6700 rubles.

deer skin gloves costing from 17430 rubles.

or this model (blue) 14 390 rubles.

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Hestra

Martin Magnusson & Co in Sweden has also owned a family-owned glove business since 1936. The main office and production is located in the city of Hestra, the name of which is the brand of gloves.

The entire manufacturing process, from the purchase of materials to the final product, is controlled by our own factories - this guarantees high quality. Some models are handcrafted by the most experienced craftsmen. The 2020 collection offers the following new items:

Granvik

Material - yellow moose skin. As a lining, a Wool Terry wool lining is used, which has a wear resistance that looks like a terry cloth. At the wrist, the glove is pulled together with an elastic band. The product is designed to stay in frost down to -40̊.

Price RUB 9700

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Basic Wool

Men's gloves made of wool with 15% polyamide addition. The wide cuff provides additional protection from the cold. The accessory is complemented by a patch with the logo of the famous Swedish brand.

Mittens have the same composition as gloves, but have additional Thinsulate® insulation.

Production: China

Price: 2790 rub.

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Dents

The British glove company is the oldest, it has been known for over 240 years. Here premium class accessories and budget options are made, which are sewn in factories in the Czech Republic.All models are of high quality, exclusive materials are used for expensive options, including leather. Handicraft takes a significant part in the manufacture of gloves.

Men with long fingers especially need to take a closer look at the models of this company: there is the right style here. As a lining: wool, cashmere, acrylic. Cheaper models use a wool / acrylic blend.

New for 2020

Chocolate colored gloves, material - 100% bakers, the product takes the shape of a hand, over time the skin becomes softer. Lining - cashmere, allows you to maintain an optimal temperature.

Country: Great Britain.

Price RUB 31,600

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Black gloves made of thick sheepskin. The seams are external, there is a cutout on the cuff that does not allow squeezing the wrist.

Production: Portugal.

Price: 9950 rub.

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Dark blue combination gloves. Suede and cashmere are used as material. For greater softness, the product is subjected to manual processing with a special brush. Wide cuffs, tied with English elastic, allow the product to fit snugly around the wrist.

Country: China

Price: 5535 rub.

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Armani Exchange

Gloves for working with a touch screen. Material: cotton - 90%, cashmere, metallized threads.

Country of origin: China.

Price RUB 4,990

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Pepe Jeans

Combined brand gloves from the UK. Material: leather, wool. Cuff - thick English knit.

Country: China.

Price: 2394 rub.

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Levi's®

A novelty from a well-known brand. Gloves can be used for touch screen operation. Cuffed structure.

Country: Italy.

Price: 1500 rub.

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The choice of winter gloves for a man is wide, the main thing when buying is to remember that this accessory is subject to mandatory fitting. The correct size and cuddly material will ensure a comfortable daily wear.