Mittens are designed to be more effective than gloves to protect the fingers and hands from extreme cold temperatures. They can also be made to be able to do work while wearing them. Gloves and mittens are of great antiquity, as we can see them being mentioned in ancient texts. They are known to have been used in many cultures, Especially in Asia and Europe.
The reason gloves and mittens are made out of leather is because it is more suitable for work related activity or in other words it has better gripping power. That is why leather gloves and mittens are used by professional athletes and laborers. When you are trying to catch a ball in the cold or shovel snow, then leather mittens and gloves are the best suited for the job.
Leather is a natural by-product that has unique characteristics that make it strong and flexible and comfortable to wear. This is the reason why it is preferred over other materials for glove and mitten making. The most coveted leather is called peccary leather and it comes from a wild hog in South America. It is the most desired because it is the most comfortable of all the leather products. But most gloves and mittens are made from cheaper, sheep or goatskin.
Lining the inside of mittens is done to make them more comfortable and warmer to the touch. The most common materials used are, silk, cashmere, wool and wool-nylon blends. Using silk is mostly done to mittens for women; silk is comfortable in cold and warmer temperatures. Cashmere is the most desired for its sheer warmth.
In this day and age gloves and mittens of all styles are available and very popular. The original purpose of mittens and gloves as mentioned before is for the protection of the hands and fingers from the leather, but later on they found there way into fashion. The leather mitten is no exception and today there are many design and styles and materials that go into their design making them a popular winter accessory.
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