A gauntlet cuff is a piece of protective material used to provide wrist and forearm protection on some types of safety glove. They are typically 4.5 inches in length, and feature an open design that allows the glove to be removed quickly if necessary.
What are gloves with cuffs used for?
Long cuff (or “gauntlet cuff”) gloves are often used for activities that require wrist and forearm protection, such as welding or dealing with chemicals. Cuffs are usually about 4.5” long and are often designed to fit over jacket sleeves for added warmth and protection from the elements.Oct 26, 2020
What are the parts of a glove called?
The main parts of a leather glove are the palm, the back of the hand, thumb, fingers, cuff and sleeve. The back of the hand usually has a leather reinforcement. Some gloves also feature reinforced palm, improving performance when working with machines, greater strength, durability and shock absorption.
Which glove cuff style provides added protection for wrist?
Gauntlet cuff
What is a gauntlet on a glove?
A gauntlet is a variety of glove, particularly one having been constructed of hardened leather or metal plates which protected the hand and wrist of a combatant in Europe between the early fourteenth century and the Early Modern period.