Glove for Sports People and Tradesmen

Abstract

A glove ( 10 ) for use by sports people and tradesmen includes a partial hand covering portion ( 12 ) having openings through which fingers and thumb can protrude. There is also a wrist covering portion ( 14 ) connected to the hand covering portion. The hand and wrist covering portions are adapted to absorb sweat. The glove also includes gripping means ( 18 ) formed on the palm side of the hand covering portion, and means for retaining the position of the glove during hand movement at locations where the hand covering portion meets the fingers and thumb and where the wrist covering portion meets the arm.

1 . A glove for use by sports people and tradesmen, comprising
 a partial hand covering portion having openings through which fingers and thumb can protrude,   a wrist covering portion connected to the hand covering portion,   the hand and wrist covering portions being adapted to absorb sweat,   gripping means formed on the palm side of the hand covering portion, and   means for retaining the position of the glove during hand movement at locations where the hand covering portion meets the fingers and thumb and where the wrist covering portion meets the arm.   
     
     
         2 . The glove of  claim 1  wherein the wrist covering portion includes a plurality of magnetic means for assisting in recovery from wrist injuries. 
     
     
         3 . The glove of  claim 1  or  claim 2  wherein the gripping means comprises a plurality of latex rubber grip projections. 
     
     
         4 . The glove of any one of  claims 1  to  3  wherein the glove is woven or knitted into one piece. 
     
     
         5 . (canceled)