handwear
Mittens and gloves
Handwear is clothing or accessories worn on the hands, including gloves, mittens, and gauntlets.
The term functions as a category word, useful when discussing apparel in general terms rather than specific items.
The store's handwear section includes everything from work gloves to fashion accessories.
Unlike footwear, which is common in everyday speech, handwear appears mostly in retail and manufacturing contexts.
Hand coverings with fingers
- mittensThumbed hand coverings
- fingerlessLacking digit coverings
- muffsFumbles or mishandles
- linersInner coverings or vessels
wristlets · driving gloves · opera gloves · boxing gloves · gardening gloves · ski gloves · cycling gloves · evening gloves
Tanned animal skin
- suedeBuffed leather underside
- woolSheared animal fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- fleeceWool still on sheep
cotton · silk · knitted · crocheted · velvet · satin · lace · mesh
Pertaining to warmth
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- cozyWarm and snug
- heatedWarmed or passionate
- snugComfortably close-fitting
toasty · sherpa · alpaca · layering · winter · lining · windproof · frostbite
Freedom from harm
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- paddedFilled with soft material
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
- heat-resistantUnaffected by high temperatures
waterproof · grip · kevlar · chainmail · welding · hazmat · cryogenic · chemical-resistant
Relating to operations
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- disposableMade for one use
- tacticalStrategically planned
mechanic · goalkeeper · batting · fencing · falconry · beekeeping · handling · laboratory
gloves
Hand coverings with fingers
- mittensThumbed hand coverings
- fingerlessLacking digit coverings
- muffsFumbles or mishandles
liners · wristlets · driving gloves · opera gloves · boxing gloves · gardening gloves · ski gloves · cycling gloves · evening gloves · touchscreen gloves
leather
Tanned animal skin
fleece · cotton · silk · knitted · crocheted · velvet · satin · lace · mesh · latex
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- cozyWarm and snug
- heatedWarmed or passionate
snug · toasty · sherpa · alpaca · layering · winter · lining · windproof · frostbite · circulation
safety
Freedom from harm
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- paddedFilled with soft material
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
heat-resistant · waterproof · grip · kevlar · chainmail · welding · hazmat · cryogenic · chemical-resistant · electrical
surgical
Relating to operations
- examinationMethodical assessment or review
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- disposableMade for one use
tactical · mechanic · goalkeeper · batting · fencing · falconry · beekeeping · handling · laboratory · cleanroom
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- designerOne who plans appearances
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- embroideredOrnamented with sewn designs
beaded · sequined · formal · evening · bridal · vintage · accessorized · statement · runway · bespoke