thumbholes

Cuff finger slots

Thumbholes are openings in sleeves designed for the thumb to pass through, extending coverage over part of the hand while leaving fingers free.

Common in athletic wear, base layers, and hoodies, they help keep sleeves in place and provide extra warmth: She slipped her thumbs through the thumbholes before heading out for her run.

garments

hoodie

Topped sweatshirt

rash guard · compression shirt · yoga top · fleece · cardigan · arm warmers · activewear · athleisure · knitwear · performance wear

style

cutouts

Removed sections, often decorative

sporty · trendy · layered look · slim fit

function

sun protection

Shielding from UV rays

activities

running

Swift foot travel

  • yogaMind-body exercise discipline
  • hikingRecreational trail walking
  • cyclingRiding on two wheels

climbing · skiing · barre · pilates · weightlifting · trail running · snowboarding · camping · kayaking · stretching

Categories
Opposites
hand coverage completeness

thumbholesmittens

Thumbed hand coverings

bare hands · gauntlets · insulated gloves · fingerless gloves

Family

thumbhole

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G