Surely, every person has heard the expression “kid gloves,” but not many know what kind of material is used to make this accessory. Because the word “Laika” for many people means a breed of dog.
Some confusion is also caused by the definition given in Dahl’s dictionary, which states that this is “the skin of a dog subjected to special dressing.” It is completely incomprehensible why the famous philologist decided to give such a definition. After all, the skin used to make huskies is not from dogs, but from kids and lambs.
How to choose leather gloves?
Winter is over, and now spring is quietly but persistently knocking on every window, felt in the air, heard in the drops. It's warmer. It's time to take off your fur coats and take out your raincoats, hide your winter boots under the bed and take out your spring shoes, and also change your warm mittens for light leather gloves.
What? No gloves? Are the old ones torn? Tired of it? They don't look like a fountain at all? Then you urgently need to buy new ones! The site “Beautiful and Successful” will tell you how to choose leather gloves.
Why leather? Because there is nothing better than leather gloves for early spring. They fit snugly to the hand, retain heat well, do not restrict movement, and also look very stylish - there are only advantages all around!
Price issue
First of all, you need to decide on the cost of the gloves. Today, gloves are sold everywhere: in special leather goods stores, and in clothing stores next to tights, and in underground passages along with Baba Lyuba’s pickles, and even in grocery stores. And, of course, prices for products are completely different everywhere. Surely you know that cheap is not always good. This rule applies here too. Leather gloves for 200 rubles simply cannot be good (or cannot be leather). At the same time, shelling out huge amounts of money for two leather rags is also unreasonable.
The optimal price is 1000-2000 rubles for a pair of gloves. If you suddenly think that this is a bit much, think about the fact that they will protect your hands (and, accordingly, you) from the cold for several years.
How to determine the naturalness of leather
To know how to choose leather gloves, you need to be able to identify this very leather. Don't be fooled by the idea that you can recognize skin by smell or tactile sensations. Today's manufacturers have learned to make leatherette that looks and smells the same as leather (if not better).
So what should we do? Just don’t secretly try to set fire to a glove you haven’t purchased yet! The best way is to simply put your hand on the glove. Genuine leather will heat up, while artificial materials will remain cold.
It is also worth paying attention to the underside of the leather. There should be suede there.
What kind of skin is there?
In order to know how to choose the right leather gloves, you need to know what they are actually made of. Signets today are made from different types of leather: sheep, goat, pork, deer. Each skin has its own characteristic features. More on this below.
Kid leather
Somehow it so happened that many people consider kid leather (that is, goat or sheep) leather to be the best leather for gloves. It is soft, smooth, tender and very pleasant.
In Russia, gloves made from such leather are almost never produced, and all because we do not raise goats and sheep in large quantities. But they are grown en masse in the UK and Italy. Most kid gloves are made there (and if not there, then from leather there).
Pigskin
Pigskin (compared to kid skin) feels thicker and rougher to the touch, but its characteristics are simply magical! It absorbs moisture well (including sweat) and at the same time allows the skin to breathe. In addition, pig skin retains heat very well. However, it is worth remembering that the rate of moisture absorption is both the strength and weakness of pigskin gloves. It is highly not recommended to wet such gloves too much, as as a result they can be severely and irrevocably deformed.
There are quite a lot of pigs, unlike goats and sheep, in Europe, so it won’t be difficult for you to purchase domestically produced gloves. However, Romanian pork skin is considered to be the best.
Deerskin
If you are wondering how to choose the best leather gloves, you should stop at products made from deer leather. This leather combines all the advantages of pork and kid leather: it is soft, elastic, quite thin and retains heat very well. Gloves made from this leather are elegant and durable. However, the pleasure comes at a price: deer will always be more expensive than pigs, sheep and goats.
Story
History has not preserved the name of the person who invented the original method of tanning leather. For processing, tanners prepared a special “dough”, which included flour, egg yolks, animal fats, and alum solution. For the first time, leather, later called kid leather, was made in the southern regions of the Mediterranean. Then the production method was introduced in some European countries, including Russia.
To produce the highest quality huskies, the skin of goat kids , and very small ones, almost newborns, is used. Less quality is obtained when using lambskin as a raw material. And the lowest quality husky is made from sheep leather.
The choice of raw materials is very important, since the main quality of husky is its elasticity. If you look at kid gloves made in the 19th century (you can see them in museums), you will notice that the gloves are very small in size. And this is not explained by the fact that the hands of young ladies in the century before last were miniature. Kid gloves just stretch well, so to ensure a tight fit to the hand, gloves are made in small sizes.
How to choose leather gloves?
Once you have decided on the material, pay attention to the execution. It is believed that the best gloves are made in Eastern Europe (Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic), but, to be honest, good gloves can be made in any country.
Remember: good gloves a priori cannot be made from scraps of leather. No matter how attractive they are (and especially their price), remember that in two weeks (maximum!) they will look disgusting.
What should you pay attention to? The website sympaty.net draws your attention to three things:
It is very important that the leather is colored throughout its entire thickness. The color of the paint over the entire area of the glove must match (some differences in shades are allowed due to the characteristics of the leather itself).
There should not be too many seams, otherwise the glove will quickly lose its shape. It does not matter which seam (inner or outer) is used, it is important that it is solid, without skipping stitches.
And the last (but not least!) aspect of choosing gloves is the correct cut. Leather gloves do not stretch in length - they stretch in width (usually by 10-15 percent). A properly tailored glove is easy to put on and fits well on the hand, taking the shape of the hand and not restricting movement. After removal, the glove gradually returns to its original form.
Care instructions
To ensure that Lycra clothing can be worn longer without loss of color and original appearance, follow these recommendations for caring for the products:
- wash in a machine or by hand at 40 degrees;
- use delicate detergents;
- dry naturally (without dryers);
- Iron from the wrong side, use the “delicate” and “silk” modes.
It’s easy, the main thing is to make it a rule. You will see that an item with the addition of lycra will last and not deteriorate for a single year.
How to choose the right size leather gloves
Choosing gloves of the right size is not so difficult; you just need to remember how this size is determined. It is determined by the girth of the palm “at the knuckles”.
Thus, standard women's sizes will be 19-20, men's - 23-25. This system of measures is international and common in Russia and Europe. However, some manufacturers calculate the palm circumference not in centimeters, but in inches (typical for Italy), and there women’s sizes range from 6 to 8, and men’s from 8 to 10. Converting from size to size is very simple, just remember that in An inch fits two and a half centimeters. And so that you don’t get confused with converting sizes back and forth, we have compiled a size chart for you.
| Dimensions in centimeters | 16 | 16.5 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Dimensions in inches | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
Due to the use of different types of leather and different patterns by different manufacturers, glove sizes may vary in one direction or another, but no more than half a size.
What's inside?
When thinking about the question of how to choose leather gloves, you cannot ignore the reverse side of the product. In other words - the lining, and to be very precise, the lining material. It is believed that there are three types of suitable linings:
Linings made of synthetic material are considered extremely undesirable.
However, there is one “but” here. There is one such synthetic insulation called “thinsulate” (also called “thinsulate”, written in Latin as “thinsulate”), which has absolutely amazing properties. It retains heat very well, allows the skin to breathe, and is also completely hypoallergenic. In addition, it is very pleasant to the touch, reminiscent of flannel or flannel. It is often used to create clothing for the military and athletes. Now more and more often this material is used to create gloves. Therefore, a Thinsulate lining is suitable for you if you are wondering how to choose leather gloves for a long stay on the street.
Care and operation
In order for your gloves to serve you faithfully for many years, you need to know not only how to choose leather gloves, but also how to store them. But the conditions for their storage are ridiculously simple!
At the end of the “glove” season, they need to be straightened, greased with burdock or castor oil, put cardboard inside (to maintain shape) and hidden inside a cardboard box.
Just don’t experiment and replace the box with a plastic bag - the skin won’t be able to breathe in it, it will shrink or, even worse, become moldy. Also, you should not use oil that is twenty-five years old - you never know what processes are or have occurred inside it. Before oiling the entire glove, it is better to test how the skin reacts to the oil on a small area of the product.
Don't wash your gloves! This causes the skin to deform, shed, shrink and become completely unattractive. If the gloves do get wet (due to precipitation or the fact that you dropped them in a puddle), under no circumstances should you dry them on the radiator. They should dry slowly while flattened at room temperature.
If you knew how to choose leather gloves in your size, but something went wrong and they are too tight for you, you can easily expand them without any workshops. It is enough to wrap them in a damp (but not wet!) rag for ten minutes, and then put them on your hand. And wear this glove until it dries.
But that's not all, our site knows one more trick!
It happens that dyed leather gloves without lining begin to fade and stain your hands from the inside. Then you should pour talc inside the glove and try to rub it into the skin from the inside. The remaining talc is shaken out.
It’s also worth saying a little about warranty service - it’s also better to find out about this before you run to choose leather gloves. The standard warranty period in Russia is 40 days. Since gloves are a seasonal product, these 40 days are counted from the date of purchase (if you bought them during the season) or from the start date of the season (if you bought them out of season). During these 40 days, the selling company is obliged to exchange the defective product for you. However, with gloves it is not so simple. The following are not covered by warranty:
Reading the last part of the article, it may seem that leather gloves are a big hassle and hassle. However, this is not at all true. If you know how to choose leather gloves of the right cut and size, it will not be difficult for you to remember the rules for their use (of which, frankly, there are not so many). Leather gloves are an invariable and very elegant attribute of every modern woman, remember this!
—— Author — Pestova Vasilisa, website www.sympaty.net – Beautiful and Successful
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Kid skin: care
In light colors it is, of course, very impressive, but at the same time very difficult to wear and care for. The slightest spot on white skin can turn into a problem. Therefore, gloves and other products made from such material are usually worn on special occasions. For everyday wear, it is more practical to choose husky in darker tones.
When putting on dyed leather gloves for the first time, you can sprinkle talc on the inside, which needs to be shaken out after a while. This will help prevent paint from transferring to your hands. In any case, it can only be transferred at the very beginning of wear.
If leather goods are wet, they should never be dried near heating devices, stoves or microwaves. They will dry out and spoil. Things need to be wiped dry, straightened and laid out to dry at normal room temperature. Then easily wipe with glycerin or castor oil (with a clean cloth).
Under no circumstances should you experiment or follow the advice to clean your husky with gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol. You can wipe thin skin with a mixture of milk and turpentine. You should first try it on an inconspicuous piece from the inside out.
If you really need to iron a leather product, you should also do this with caution. Not with a hot iron, through the fabric and from the inside out.
What is Laika made of?
What animal is kid leather made from? The recipe for such a magical treatment of the skin of newly born kids was invented a long time ago, presumably by Mediterranean tanners. Leather, tanned using a special “dough”, which included alum, eggs, flour, and animal fat, was affordable only to the wealthiest people. Over time, the skin of newborn lambs was also used to make huskies.
Having learned the secret of kid leather and what animals it is made from, Europeans mastered its production. At first these were the trendsetters - the French, and soon after them the masters of the rest of Europe.
Lycra production methods
Fabric with Lycra
Although the American company DuPont, according to the results of the Toxic 100 test, ranks first in environmental pollution in the United States, one cannot dispute the fact that it had the strongest influence on the development of the chemical industry in this country.
Founded in 1802 to produce gunpowder, it is a developer of synthetic fabrics and polymers such as nylon, Teflon, Kevlar and Dacron, but the real breakthrough in the textile business was the production of Lycra.
This synthetic fiber is distinguished by its extraordinary elasticity, because it is based on polyurethane threads (polyester). For the first time, fabric with lycra was introduced to the United States in 1958, then production was established in Japan (1963), and two years later it “conquered” Europe.
Interesting to know: the polymer alloy from which lycra is made can only be produced in laboratory conditions.
Today there are several ways to produce it:
- Polyurethane fibers are rinsed in hot water (+90-95°C), then wound onto a reel and dried in a heat chamber at a temperature of +120°C for three days. This is a wet method of forming Lycra fibers.
- In the dry method, the starting material is coated with oil and dried on reels in a heat chamber for only 3 hours at a temperature of +80°C. Most often in laboratories (in 80% of cases) this method is used, since it is the most economical.
- The chemical formation of Lycra fibers is produced by a reaction caused by combining a solution of polyurethane with MDC (macroisocyanate).
- The polyurethane “alloy” is passed through a special device that forms the fibers. This process is called polymer solution extrusion.
Sportswear with Lycra
Whatever method of production of Lycra is chosen, the fibers have the same characteristics.
Initially, they were used to produce fabric for sewing corsets, but since its main indicator was elasticity, it did not justify itself in this quality. But lycra has been used in the production of stockings, tights, sportswear, swimsuits, socks and much more.
Kid leather and kid gloves in history and modern times
Laika is a leather that occupies a special place among all types, although for the most part only gloves are made from it. What is the secret of her success? – In the processing methods or in its natural origin? Laika. What is it really - a dog or leather made in a special way, or maybe leather made from dog skin? What is the history of the word “laika” itself? Yes, there is such a dog among the northern hunting breed. By the way, it is very respected, and not only among hunters, but also among those who simply love dogs.
But there is also a uniquely beautiful leather called “Laika” - a specially tanned leather. True, in V.I. Dahl’s “Explanatory Dictionary of the Living Great Russian Language,” husky leather is explained as “soft-made dog skin.” Maybe the husky was obtained from dog skin, but...the dressing of the skin itself, as it is, came from a long time ago.
In the history of leather production, completely different raw materials were used for tanning husky - these are the skins of lambs and kids, and even very young ones, newborns. The type of leather with husky dressing in English is designated by the word “kid”, that is, “kid” - another confirmation of what kind of skins husky is obtained from.
What is special about husky dressing? An ancient technique was to treat the skin with a dough made from wheat flour, alum, salt and egg yolk or fat with alum and flour.
Many leather researchers suggest that kid tanning began its history somewhere near the Mediterranean Sea, perhaps among the Arabs, then it was adopted by France, Germany and all of Western Europe. In Russia, husky dressing apparently began no earlier than under Peter I, and this production was established in the 19th century.
The best varieties of husky were made from the skins of newborn goats, average quality - from lamb skin, and the worst - from sheep skin. For huskies, the choice of raw materials is very important, since the skin must be elastic, stretch well and return to its original shape. The front surface should maintain a soft shine.
Today, ancient products made from husky, preserved in museums, seem incredibly small, this means precisely the ability of the produced leather to stretch. When ladies and elegant men of that time put on, or rather pulled, these small gloves onto their hands, there was not a single wrinkle on the gloves. The gloves were sewn by hand, and only in the middle of the 19th century was a special machine invented that pressed the parts of the product so that the connection lines were not noticeable.
However, putting on such gloves took a lot of work, and therefore it was done at home, and then they were not taken off in public. The factory of the Bakhrushins merchants was considered the best producer of Laika in Russia. By the way, this year Russia lost a historical monument in Moscow - the house in which the leather factory of the Bakhrushin merchants was located was demolished...
The Bakhrushins have left their mark on more than one generation by donating funds for the construction and maintenance of charitable institutions. Alexander and Vasily Bakhrushin in 1901 were awarded the rare title of “Honorary Citizen of the City of Moscow”. So Russia was famous not only for leather production, but also for the great names of Russian people.
And again let’s return to kid gloves, or rather to kid gloves, which always emphasize a sense of style and elegance, and moreover, they instill in us a sense of self-esteem. “The gloves are elegant, dazzling white, tightly covering the entire hand and each finger. And it was as if magic had happened: suddenly I became... witty, alive, grace appeared in dancing, courage and confidence appeared in inviting ladies...” (Veresaev V., In his youth).
Many years have passed, but kid gloves remain in fashion. Only the styles, lengths, and palette have changed. Kid gloves can be combined with other types of materials. Gloves are most often made from husky. However, kid leather is also popular in jewelry, costume jewelry made from genuine leather, for example, kid leather is braided into bracelets, it is used in the manufacture of decorative and applied arts - panels, paintings, since, having the property of ductility, it makes excellent draperies.
Husky tanning can be chrome or chrome-fat. Aluminum tanning, based on the tanning effect of aluminum salts, is used to obtain white, soft and viscous husky. The surface of the treated leather is unusually smooth, without a single wrinkle.
The type of husky leather has low resistance to water. And the most important secret of processing husky is taken from those ancient recipes of leather craftsmen, when egg yolk and flour are added to soften the tanning process.
Laika remains one of the most attractive types of leather and attracts fashionistas and fashionistas with its beauty and incredible softness and elasticity. And finally, it is simply very pleasant to the touch.
Surely, every person has heard the expression “kid gloves,” but not many know what kind of material is used to make this accessory. Because the word “Laika” for many people means a breed of dog.
Some confusion is also caused by the definition given in Dahl’s dictionary, which states that this is “the skin of a dog subjected to special dressing.” It is completely incomprehensible why the famous philologist decided to give such a definition. After all, the skin used to make huskies is not from dogs, but from kids and lambs.
Types of kid leather: modern processing
Modern craftsmen, of course, use some of the tricks of tanners of previous generations, but the technologies for processing the skins of lambs and kids have already changed a lot today. This is dictated by time, the achievements of the chemical industry, the demands of fashion, its developers and manufacturers of leather products.
Today kid leather comes in several types:
- Aluminum tanning (aluminum salts are used) can give it special softness. It turns out light, soft and very smooth.
- Chrome tanning (chrome-fat, mineral elements are used) promotes the elasticity of the leather.
- Zirconium tanning (based on an alkaline compound of crystals) makes it possible to obtain particularly light, even white leather of the highest quality in terms of elasticity.
Tanned leather is a high quality material. And quite expensive.
Leather products
It should be noted right away that raincoats, coats, stoles, vests and jackets made of kid leather are not entirely practical. They rather serve as accessories rather than main outerwear. Kid leather is afraid of water (due to the special tanning method). When wet, it loses its appearance, and after drying it becomes rougher.
As a rule, such things are bought, as they say, “to go out.” Elegant and very comfortable, they cannot be used for everyday wear. In addition, very thin leather can tear easily.
Outerwear and trousers, given the special elasticity of husky skin, will stretch at the elbows, knees and other places if you sit in it and move actively.
Handbags and clutches made from kid leather are very beautiful and pleasant to the touch. Fashionistas enjoy wearing luxurious kid belts and jewelry.
Advantages and disadvantages
Without exaggeration, the advantages of such skin have aroused admiration for a long time and to this day. This:
- The beauty and elegance of things.
- The comfort of the most delicate material, pleasant to the touch.
- The ability to fit the body as closely as possible, emphasizing its curves.
- Elasticity that allows you to give free rein to the designer's imagination.
Of the minuses, perhaps the most important is the soiling of products made from kid leather and the difficulty of cleaning them.
The second serious disadvantage is the other side of the main advantage. Laika is very thin, and therefore good mainly for use in the production of gloves; it is extremely rarely used in the production of shoes and accessories.
Laika skin: what kind of skin is it and what are its advantages?
5 July 2021 lady Home page » Choosing leather Views: Laika leather is a fairly well-known type of leather; if you were looking for various products made from this material, you invariably heard this name in one form or another. Let's figure out what it is and what is made from it.
Husky skin - what is it?
This is a type of leather that is famous for its softness and elasticity. It is very delicate and thin - it is one of the most elastic types of leather, on par with nappa, but superior to it.
Almost always, leather for gloves is a kid when it comes to a quality item. The gloves made from it are special; they could be put on without a single wrinkle, since the leather stretched greatly and fit tightly to the hand. We put on such gloves in advance, and then they acted as a non-removable part of the toilet.
It was from husky that long leather gloves above the elbow were made: they looked great and fit tightly. In former times, ladies and young ladies valued this item of clothing very highly. However, even today this material is highly valued.
Laika is made from the skin of newborn goats and lambs. Previously, dog skins were also used in production, but this does not happen these days. Leather is valued for its thinness and elasticity - the softer, thinner the material, the better it stretches, the higher the price will be (all other things being equal, such as the country of production).
What is the difference between suede and husky leather? The latter retains the front surface, while also stretching beautifully and looking wonderful. That is, a kid item can be shiny, like regular leather, but at the same time it drapes perfectly, etc.
It feels very pleasant to the touch. A high-quality husky can literally fit like a second skin, hugging your hand. But besides gloves, other products are also made from it.
What is made from husky?
In addition to gloves, this type of leather is also used for other purposes. For example, it is used for finishing various products, used in the manufacture of natural jewelry (bracelets are braided with it, etc.), and the creation of applied art objects (panels, decor, etc.).
A husky jacket, jacket or any similar top serves more as an accessory than a fully functional outerwear. The fact is that, due to the peculiarities of tanning, kid clothes are not at all resistant to getting wet, it simply destroys them - after drying they become hard. You need to wear it carefully, carefully, you must have something else “to replace it”, a kid item cannot be the main one!
It is also used for accessories: shoes (they are supposed to be worn sparingly), bags.
In general, it can be anything: a raincoat, a pair of shoes, gloves, and even a padded coat. Since the skin is thin, it can be easily torn, so watch this moment and do not “cling” to it. It can also stretch out; if these are trousers, then the knees can “bubble” quite soon.
Currently, both gloves and outerwear come in a variety of styles, with inserts from other materials, fur and much more. You can find gloves both high and short, in a variety of models.
What is made from this type of leather?
Even 100 years ago, every noble lady and young girl was required to have several pairs of kid gloves in her wardrobe, which emphasized her high status. Now the production of this type of haberdashery has decreased significantly, but kid is still used for the production of gloves. They turn out to be very soft, thin, tightly fitting each finger. Such gloves are not worn in winter, because they will be cold.
Kid leather is also used for sewing bags and clutches. This material is easy to dye, so you can make bright colorful things from it.
Due to its high elasticity, husky leather is widely used in handicrafts. Various crafts are made from it (paintings, leather flowers), appliqués, and used to decorate clothes and hats.
The next industry in which husky is used is arts and crafts. Various jewelry is made from it: bracelets, cords for pendants, belts, woven beads.
Laika gloves
Kid leather gloves are the most popular and widespread product. And with a great history too. And it should be noted that today this accessory is no less popular than several centuries ago. The only difference is that it has become more accessible. The price of gloves made from husky cannot yet be called very low, but it is already quite affordable.
Fashion houses, designers and mass manufacturers today offer women and men kid gloves in such a variety that sometimes it is not easy to choose just one.
First of all, it should be noted that modern kid leather gloves are not necessarily a piece of clothing for autumn or spring. Not at all! Today, insulated kid gloves are produced. They are worn with coats and fur coats. Considering the modern fashion for short sleeves of outerwear, you can choose gloves made of kid with an insulated lining of any length.
The characteristics of the material dictate that such products be worn, first of all, as a very elegant accessory. The finest gloves made of white kid leather are very popular among brides. This is truly a very beautiful addition to a romantic look.
Theatrical, concert, and official attire will also always be decorated with such thin gloves. Moreover, they are now produced in a variety of colors and styles. For low-necked dresses and short sleeves, gloves up to the elbow or higher are good.
The trade also offers models of kid gloves for young people, which will help create a modern look and style in combination with jeans, leather jackets, and sports shoes.
Customer Reviews
“For a long time I couldn’t understand what kind of fabric Lycra was. They add it everywhere, but don’t use it on their own. The truth came in comparison. I had synthetic without lycra, I didn’t wear it for so long. I constantly had to wash, the smell of sweat appeared instantly. That’s when I realized the difference between kid sweaters. Not only do they allow air to pass through, but they also accentuate the figure.” Irina, 35 years old.
“I have a lot of things with elastane, I’ve been wearing them for several years now, and they don’t wear them out. Lycra gets dirty less often, and after washing it looks like new. The main thing is to take proper care. I wash it by hand in cool water, don’t wring it too hard, and dry it outside the balcony. As a fabric, Lycra has many advantages, and the price is also reasonable.” Olga, 42 years old.
“And I was always wondering how lycra differs from elastane. It turned out to be nothing. The differences are in the names of the same material. Lycra is added everywhere, and rightly so. With proper care, you have a chance to wear lycra items longer.” Arina, 45 years old.
Modern fashion
Of course, today you can see women’s kid gloves on someone much less often than in the 19th century. However, this classic accessory is still in fashion, albeit in a slightly modified form.
Gloves come in a variety of styles. Long kid gloves are most effective. This wardrobe detail can complement an evening look. In this case, gloves are worn with a sleeveless evening dress. A kid leather accessory will look especially impressive with a simple sheath dress.
Evening models of long gloves are usually made without lining, so they fit the hand quite tightly.
If you plan to wear gloves to protect against the cold, then it is better to choose a model with an insulating lining. Long models will look impressive with a raincoat, coat or fur coat with three-quarter sleeves. For outerwear with long sleeves, it is better to choose gloves of classic length - just above the wrist.
Care
As already mentioned, kid leather does not tolerate exposure to water well and requires special care.
It is recommended to clean stains that appear on the surface of light-colored gloves with gasoline. If you need to remove general dirt, you need to soak the gloves in clean gasoline for a couple of minutes, then remove them and clean them with a soft cloth. If you cannot remove the stains the first time, you need to repeat the soaking and cleaning process.
