Finale Gloves - Fit, Sizes, Lengths

Fit, Sizes, & Glove Lengths

In the "glove world" the length of the glove from the base of the thumb at the wrist to the hem is measured in a term called "buttons" where one "button" equals one inch. This word is derivative of a French unit of measurement. In other words, a four-button glove is not decorated with four buttons, it is merely 4 inches from the base of the thumb to its hem. See the chart below for an explanation of the "Button-Lengths" used by Finale Gloves.

To determine your glove size, you will need a measuring tape. Place the beginning of the tape on your index-finger knuckle and bring the tape across the other knuckles. Continue moving the tape around the palm side of the hand until the tape touches the point where you got started. Gently make a fist. The point where the tape now meets is your glove size.

Typically, women wear numerical sizes 6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2, or 8 in leather styles. Fabric gloves with a high degree of stretch such as satin and velvet are a "one size fits all" size. Other fabric styles with a moderate amount of stretch such as cotton and silk styles range two sizes (A and B) with Size A fitting numerical hand sizes 6 and 6 1/2 and Size B fitting hand sizes 7, 7 1/2 and 8.

A fine leather glove should fit snugly and should not bag on the hand. Fine, soft glove leather will stretch with the hand. This is where the phrase "Fits like a glove" originated! When removing a glove, never pull on the cuff. Fold back the wrist of the glove and work it gently over your fingers.

Glove Length and Size Terms and Meanings Note: Shorter length gloves with decorative or ruffled cuffs will sometimes extend beyond the standard length descriptions. These differences are noted in the glove style descriptions. Lengths are approximate and will vary with hand size and arm length.
length term	length description
Elastic Wrist Shortie	Cuff ends just below the wrist bone.
1-Button Shortie	Cuff ends at the wrist bone.
1 1/2-Button Shortie	Cuff extends just above the wrist bone.
2-Button Shortie	Cuff extends 2 inches above the wrist bone.
3-Button Shortie	Cuff extends 3 inches above the wrist bone.
4-Button Slip-on	Cuff extends 4 inches above the wrist bone.
6-Button Slip-on	Cuff extends 6 inches above the wrist bone.
8-Button Shirred	Cuff extends 6 inches above the wrist bone but can be pulled to 7 1/2 to 8 inches.
8-Button Length	Cuff extends 8 inches above the wrist bone (below the elbow).
12-Button Length	Cuff extends approximately 1 inch above the elbow.
14-Button Opera Length	Cuff extends approximately 3 inches above the elbow.
16-Button Opera Length	Cuff extends approximately 4 inches above the elbow.
18-Button Opera Length	Cuff extends approximately 6 inches above the elbow.
20-Button Opera Length	Cuff extends to the shoulder.
size term	size description
Petite	Fits hand sizes 5 or 5 1/2 (see determine your glove size above).
Size A	Fits hand sizes 6 or 6 1/2.
Size B	Fits hand sizes 7, 7 1/2, or 8.
Men's Small	Fits hand sizes 8, 8 1/2.
Men's Medium	Fits hand sizes 9, 9 1/2.
Men's Large	Fits hand sizes 10, 10 1/2.
Men's X-Large	Fits hand sizes 11, 11 1/2.

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