How to choose children's gloves, how to determine the size and materials

Mittens and gloves are the most important accessories for cold winters and off-seasons. However, choosing a comfortable pair for your child is not so easy if there is no opportunity to try on the model you like. It is for such cases that there are size tables that will help you make a purchase by determining the size of gloves for children by age, taking only one measurement or focusing on the baby’s age group.

How to choose gloves or mittens

Winter is an unpredictable time of year. The weather changes from severe frosts to thaw and slush. To be prepared for anything, it is better to have several pairs of mittens and gloves in your wardrobe. Clothing stores offer a wide variety of models, all you have to do is choose.

Gloves. Can be made from multi-colored yarn, fleece or waterproof membrane fabric. Thin and light ones are suitable for autumn and spring. For winter walks - with insulation and lining. Gloves keep your fingers separate from each other, making it harder for them to stay warm. This is the main disadvantage of this accessory.
Mittens. The advantage of mittens is that they are warmer than gloves, since 4 fingers are together. They can also be made from synthetic or natural yarn, including wool. More practical models are made from modern high-tech materials; they do not get wet and retain heat well.
Mittens for babies. As a rule, in models for children under one year old, all fingers are located together. These mittens are easy to put on and keep children’s hands warm and comfortable.

So, when buying clothes for your child’s hands, take into account his age, level of activity during walks and, of course, the weather outside the window. And we will tell you how to choose a winter accessory.

The main purpose

Gloves and mittens for children are an indispensable accessory that you cannot do without during the cold season. In addition to the main purpose - protecting children's palms, they serve a decorative purpose. They differ in price, quality, tailoring and type of knitting. After studying the review, you can find out how much each of the presented models costs.

Sold separately or together with hats and scarves. Selected depending on the season and weather. The color of the mittens and the material should be combined with the main image of the baby. The average price is from 300 rubles.

Advice when choosing! For the younger generation, solid styles are chosen. In this position, your palms will not freeze, and blood circulation will function better. The main criterion when choosing such a model is the type of elastic band.

How to measure a child's hand

In order for the mittens to fit well on your hand, it is important to decide on the size. If you are a happy parent of a child who enjoys going to the store and trying on clothes, the problem is solved. But in most cases, mothers are forced to estimate by eye whether the item is suitable for the baby. With mittens everything is not so difficult. To determine the size, two parameters are important: age and palm circumference.

The girth is measured using a centimeter tape. Place it between your thumb and index finger and wrap it around your hand at the widest part.

If your baby is fidgety and it’s difficult to take measurements, circle your palm on a piece of paper. Let this be a fun game for your little one. The hand should lie calm and relaxed, fingers slightly apart. Using the drawing you made, it is easy to determine the size.

Once you know the required parameters, refer to the manufacturer's size chart. We will provide a general table to guide you.

SIZE TABLE

International size	Palm circumference (cm) - Russian size	Age
—	10	0-6 months
0	11	6-12 months
1	12	1-2 years
2	13	2-3 years
3	14	4-6 years
4	15	7-8 years
5	16	9-10 years
6	17	11-12 years old

The best manufacturers

If a child's wardrobe item does not meet his requirements, does not warm his hands and does not retain heat, his parents are unlikely to like it. Buyers have access to enterprises that produce gloves and mittens for children. There you can find options for every taste and color. Wholesale purchases are also available.

Domestic manufacturing companies sell hats, gloves, scarves and headbands:

LLC Krokha;
Philippok;
OLLE Company;
OJSC Alexandrov Iskozh;
Garment factory Avangard;
Mitten;
Knitting factory Dmitrovsky knitwear.

Foreign companies:

Didriksons;
Lassie;
KERRY;
Margot Bis.

To understand how to choose mittens or gloves for children, as well as which company is better, you need to read below.

Material of manufacture

As we have already noted, mittens or gloves are made from various materials. Let's look at the pros and cons of some of them.

WOOL

Wool mittens are associated with childhood. For many people, their grandmothers knitted these mittens. Nowadays, wool products are not only made by hand. The production uses yarn from the fluff of goats, sheep, rabbits, camels and even dogs.

Wool mittens have advantages: they are usually beautiful, bright, soft and pleasant to the touch, retain heat well and wick away moisture.

But there are also disadvantages:

quickly get wet and become covered with ice;
may become deformed and shrink when washed;
poorly treated wool itches and causes skin irritation - the child’s hands will be uncomfortable.

Conclusion: woolen mittens are suitable for the cold season, but it is better not to play in the snow with them.

FUR

Fur mittens are certainly very warm and look beautiful. However, from a practical point of view, fur is inconvenient for children. It gets wet from contact with snow, rolls down and loses its appearance.

Conclusion: fur products are beautiful and warm, but during active games in the snow they lose their properties.

SYNTHETICS

Many mothers strive to choose everything natural for their children. But in vain, at least in the situation with winter clothes. Modern synthetic materials are light, durable, perfectly wick away moisture and have a maximum level of warmth. These include: polyester, polyamide, polyurethane, membrane and others. Children's gloves and mittens made of synthetics protect hands from cold and moisture and are resistant to wear and contamination. Such products usually have insulation and a soft lining - comfortable and practical.

Conclusion: mittens made from modern synthetic materials are the best option for winter walks.

FLEECE

Fleece is a soft, pleasant to the touch synthetic material. Products made from it “breathe”, retain heat well and do not lose their appearance for a long time. True, fleece is more suitable for the cold off-season. Fleece gloves are a great option in spring or fall, but avoid them in winter.

LEATHER, SUEDE

Children's gloves made of genuine leather are not often seen. They are not practical, they quickly lose their appearance, and they do not retain heat well. But you can find mittens made from natural sheepskin with fur inside. They are very warm and look beautiful. But when in contact with snow, they also get wet and become deformed. Besides, they are not very comfortable.

COMBINED MATERIALS

This includes gloves and mittens made from synthetic and natural yarn. For example, a mixture of wool, acrylic and elastane. These mittens are quite warm, fit well on the hand and are resistant to wear. However, they get wet when playing in the snow and are not suitable for extreme cold.

It is impossible to choose one perfect pair of mittens for all occasions. It is optimal if you purchase several models for different weather and different occasions.

Basic criteria for what to look for when choosing

It is not recommended for children under 3 years of age to buy gloves. They are difficult to put on and do not warm your hands well, unlike mittens. In them, the fingers do not warm each other.
For lovers of long winter walks, it is better to purchase mittens with double knitting, as well as with a lint and fleece lining.
Combined mittens made from wool and synthetic threads have good insulation and retain their shape.
In not very cold winters, you can use mittens made of thin fleece. This material has hypoallergenic and breathable properties.
Purchase hand protection accessories in excess of size due to the rapid growth of children.
Pay attention to the color. Buyers have access to models with ribbons, patterns and designs.
For a constant feeling of dryness, there are water-repellent models with insulation.

Important! Children's clothing must be made from natural materials, comply with international standards and have a certificate that sellers must present when selling.

Useful tips

Having decided on the model and material, pay attention to the following points.

Product quality. Sticking threads, crookedly pasted decor, uneven seams - indicate the dishonesty of the manufacturer. Such a product not only loses its properties, but may also be unsafe for the child.
Size. Consider the fact that you are purchasing mittens for a season that lasts 3-5 months. Children grow quickly, so choose a small size.
The presence of elastic or clasps on the wrist. This is especially true for winter mittens and leggings. The elastic band will protect the skin from snow and will also securely fix the product on your hand.
A rope connecting a pair of mittens. When we were kids, we had elastic sewn on to prevent our gloves from getting lost. This is a good idea for younger children. Especially if in kindergarten they have to get ready for a walk on their own.
Appearance and design. Choose a pair to match your outerwear and, of course, take into account the child’s wishes.

What types are there?

The gloves have compartments for each finger. The main feature is that the hands are in free movement and are able to perform any action.
Mittens - have 2 separate sections, one of which contains the thumb. This option is intended for small children. The type of insulation corresponds to 2 or 3 layers. To prevent the mittens from getting lost, they are sewn onto an elastic band or rope, which is threaded through the sleeves.
Mitts - refer to gloves, but do not have a complete compartment for the fingers (cut gloves). Not suitable for frosty weather. They serve more of a decorative function.
Mitten gloves are a combination of mittens and mittens (in the upper part). They have a button fastening on the back side.
Leggings are the same as mittens, but have an elongated shape and reach almost to the elbow. Ideal protection against cold and snow getting under your baby's clothes. Suitable for active children. On a regular walk they can get hot.

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Interesting Facts

The benefits of mittens and mittens have been known in Rus' since the 13th century. Each pattern and ornament had its own meaning. With the help of patterns and embroideries one could wish stability, longevity, and protect from the evil eye.

Girls were engaged in needlework from a young age. According to custom, the bride knitted mittens with designer patterns for her future husband.

The Mitten Museum, which has more than 500 exhibits, was located in St. Petersburg on the embankment of the Moika River from 2013 to mid-2021. Here we collected models made by the hands of ordinary children, disabled people and orphans. The museum constantly hosts charity events, master classes, and provides assistance to children and their parents. Today, the excursion part of the museum has moved to the Arkhangelsk region.

In the old days, mittens were called differently: mittens, mokhnashki, businessmen, svyazni, varegs. Varega means "mouth". It is from this name that the expression “open the mitten” comes from - gape, gape, inattention. There is a belief that mittens are warmer than gloves. The fact has not been proven. The warmth will depend on the characteristics of the material and the tightness of the knit.