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All you need to Know about Wheelchair Gloves

Wheelchair gloves from SportiadWheelchair gloves are an essential requirement for any wheelchair user. They do to your hands what shoes do to feet, you can imagine walking barefoot on a daily basis, the blisters, calluses, pain and all the other discomforts that come with bad weather it would be unbearable. If you use a manual wheelchair, you will need wheelchair gloves whether you are doing sports or out in the mall for shopping. Like any other clothing, there are a lot of gloves in the market today, it is up to you to choose, but as you choose always keep in mind that not all the gloves are suitable for wheelchair users. In this post, I will walk you through what specifications to look for when buying wheelchair gloves.

What are the gloves made of?

The basic materials that are used to make gloves are Lycra, neoprene, leather and suede. Of the four, suede looks more stylish and appealing to the eye, but it may not be the right choice for it lacks practicability when it comes to being put to use. Neoprene, on the other hand, has amazing qualities; it is flexible, light and is waterproof a good choice for outdoor use. Lycra is flexible, elastic and comfortable but compared to the other materials it’s not as strong. The classic leather is strong, durable and fairly long-lasting. It allows the hand to breathe and hence a good choice.

What is Inside the Glove?

The padding of the glove is another important feature to look at when purchasing wheelchair gloves. It is a protective material made of gel or rubber. It helps you to grip the wheels and rims without hurting your hands. Before buying wheelchair gloves ensure that you have the right padding. Poor padding may make riding your wheelchair hell, your hands will feel every turn and twist.

Fastenings and Cuffs

This is made for comfort and proper fitting. They are good for supporting your hand and for ensuring your hands fit properly around your hand. Fastenings are usually made of Velcro while the cuffs can be elastic for flexibility.

Full Length or Cut-Off

Wheelchair gloves can either be the cut-off or full length. It goes without saying that full-length gloves fully protect your hands as opposed to cut-off gloves, but they can be a bother to you as you will have to put them on and off in order to perform other tasks. The cut gloves, on the other hand, are ideal for you can perform other tasks without having to pull them off, they leave your fingers exposed and may not protect your hands absolutely.

Conclusion

The choice of material, padding, fastening and whether you want to fully cover your fingers or not are the key aspects when buying wheelchair gloves, visit Sportaid and choose from a wide range of gloves including sport aid half finger full thumb wheelchair gloves with mesh back, Sportaid Full Finger Leather wheelchair Gloves-Thinsulate Insulated, Kevlar Reinforced among other amazing collection of wheelchair gloves. Remember you are not just buying any other pair of gloves, it is wheelchair gloves, and Sportaid has exactly what you are looking for.