Padded Leather Sparring Gloves for HEMA, Fencing & LARP

Padded Leather Sparring Gloves for HEMA, Fencing & LARP

Appearance and Construction

These five-fingered gloves are crafted from premium-grade soft leather in a sleek black finish. Their design is both functional and aesthetically striking. The back of the hand and fingers are protected by light horizontal padding to cushion blows. The forearm is covered by an extended cuff featuring a distinctive diamond-quilted pattern, which not only looks superb but also reinforces the entire structure. Meticulous and reinforced stitching ensures a long lifespan, even with regular use.

How to Use the Gloves

Before use, ensure your hands are clean and dry. Simply pull the gloves on and begin your training. They are designed to provide maximum wrist and finger mobility, which is crucial for precise control of a longsword, rapier, or sabre. After your session, allow them to air out freely in a cool, dry place to let any moisture evaporate.

Ideal For:

• HEMA and historical fencing practice
• LARP (Live Action Role-Play) combat
• As inner padding beneath steel plate gauntlets
• Historical costumes and reenactment

Gloves Through History

For a medieval warrior, hand protection was absolutely essential. The loss of fingers or an injury to the palm could mean the end of a fighting career. Before the advent of fully articulated plate gauntlets, padded leather gloves like these were commonly used, often in conjunction with mail. They acted as a 'gambeson for the hands'—worn alone for lighter combat or as a shock-absorbing layer under steel to dissipate the kinetic energy of a strike.

A Point of History: Did you know that throwing a gauntlet to the ground was the formal medieval sign of a challenge to a duel to the death? This act, known as "throwing down the gauntlet," became so iconic that the phrase is still used today to signify issuing a challenge.

Care and Maintenance

To ensure your gloves serve you for as long as possible and retain their appearance, follow these simple guidelines:

• Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Remove dust and dirt with a soft brush or cloth.
• Periodically treat the leather with a suitable conditioner to keep it soft and supple.
• If they become damp, allow them to air dry at room temperature. Never use a tumble dryer or place them on a radiator!
• These gloves are not suitable for machine washing.

Please Note: These gloves are designed for light to moderate sparring, drills, and LARP. They are not intended for full-contact combat with heavy steel weapons without additional protection.

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