As an open water swimmer you cannot do without a good pair of neoprene swimming gloves. Maybe you recognize it from swimming during the colder months, ice cold fingers. Not very nice and comfortable. The neoprene gloves ensure that your hands stay warmer and are protected during your swimming sessions. This way you can continue training, even in colder waters.
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Neoprene swimming gloves, as the name suggests, are specially developed swimming gloves for use in water. These swimming gloves are made of the same material that is used for triathlon wetsuits, among other things. Neoprene is a material known for its good insulating properties, which keeps your hands warmer while swimming in cold(er) water. Neoprene swimming gloves are often used by swimmers who swim in open water such as lakes, puddles or in the sea. The water temperature is often lower in these waters.
Neoprene swimming gloves can be an important addition to your swimming equipment. They are especially recommended if you want to swim in colder water. There are several advantages to swimming with neoprene gloves such as:
Neoprene swimming gloves are often used by swimmers who swim in open water, but they can also be used by anyone who does cold water activities or wants extra protection. Some examples of when you could use swimming gloves are:
Neoprene swimming gloves may not be allowed at official triathlon competitions. It is therefore advisable to read the competition rules carefully before your competition. You can of course always use the swimming gloves in other settings, such as recreational.
Choosing the right size swimming gloves is important for both comfort and functionality. Swimming gloves that are too tight may make them uncomfortable and gloves that are too loose may allow water to enter, causing them to provide less insulation.
For the correct size, it is important to measure your hands and use the size chart of the desired swimming gloves. You usually measure the width of your hand, across the knuckles (without your thumb) and also the length of your hand from your wrist to the tip of your middle finger.
Roughly the following can be assumed:
It is important that the swimming glove fits well but is not too tight. A good fit ensures that the gloves fit comfortably and thus maintain their heat retention function and protection.
Swimming outside in (open) water is wonderful, especially when the weather is nice, but if you want to continue training and swimming outside, even when it gets colder, it is important to protect your body well. When the water gets colder, you will probably already be swimming in your wetsuit, but have you also thought about a combination of a good neoprene swimming cap, neoprene swimming socks, and of course swimming gloves? This combination means you are much better protected against the colder water and you retain your body heat better, allowing you to swim better, longer and more comfortably.
Would you like to buy neoprene swimming gloves? But are you not yet sure which swimming gloves best suit your wishes and needs? We will be happy to help you with all your questions to make the perfect choice. You can reach our specialists via +31(0)413-256800 or send an email. You can also visit our store in Volkel, Netherlands.
