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Glove Sizing


A proper fit is extremely important. An uncomfortable fit causes hand fatigue and ultimately could lead to a potential work-place hazard.


How To Measure Your Hand:
With a ruler, start at index finger and measure the width of your hand at knuckle area.

2-2.5 InchesSize 6XS
2-5.3 InchesSize 7S
3-3.5 InchesSize 8M
3-5.4 InchesSize 9L
4-4.5 InchesSize 10XL
4-5.5 InchesSize 11XXL

 
Do more layers equal more protection?
Construction in the palm area of leather gloves leads to some misconceptions. When sizing up gloves in a catalog, it is tempting to believe – based on appearance alone – that a patch palm is going to double your protection. To the uninitiated, palm patches would seem to offer greater protection, as the double palm looks like it would give twice the protection in that area.
The reality with most patch-palm leather glove styles is that the patch exists as a kind of bridge between two pieces of leather to create a full palm. This enables the glove manufacturer to maximize use of the full hide by using up all the smaller leftover pieces.

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Superior Glove Works Ltd. – Work Gloves and Safety 1-800-265-7617 Site last updated March 2010.