We’re dreaming of a white Christmas and cosy autumn here at Jasmine Silk. We’re hoping for crunchy leaves in the crisp air that turn into falling snowflakes and snowball fights. To see you through the whole autumn/winter season, it is never too early to get yourself a pair of warm gloves.

Keeping your mitts thoroughly smitten as the chill draws in is important because your hands need just as much protection as any other part of your body. But with so many options out there in the way of gloves, it is difficult to know which ones are the most suitable for you.

To ensure you’re fully prepared for the festivities in the coming months, here’s a helpful guide outlining the benefits of different glove fabrics, meaning you can make an informed choice.

So, should you choose cashmere, leather or even silk?

Benefits of Cashmere Gloves

Cashmere is well-known as one of the most luxurious fabrics you can buy. The feeling of wearing soft cashmere gloves is like no other, so they are certainly the front-runner when it comes to luxury.

Made from extremely fine fibres that are six times finer than a human hair, cashmere is knitted using a multitude of these fibres. The material comes from the lower hair of special goats originating from India and Pakistan. Today, there are Cashmere goats across the globe.

Usually, the thinner the cashmere, the softer it is. However, the thicker the cashmere is, the warmer. Generally, it is a thin fabric, but it still has great insulation properties that will keep your hands toasty warm. It is not the warmest material out there, but it is still an excellent choice for softness and comfort.

The cashmere gloves from Jasmine Silk are knitted in Scotland with the finest natural fibres. They are also available in a number of colours so that you can stay fashionable as well as snug.

 

grey cashmere gloves

Ladies’ Pure Cashmere Gloves 

Benefits of Leather Gloves

Leather gloves are the best choice for driving gloves because they provide you with more grip on the wheel. So, if you’re planning on doing a lot of driving throughout the autumn/winter season, you may want to look at getting a pair of leather driving gloves.

Not only this, but leather gloves can also help combat hand fatigue. While driving for long distances, your hands can feel worn from the grip on the wheel and the changing of gears. Leather gloves protect the hands, helping them to feel less fatigued.

For warmth and comfort, leather is essentially skin and is therefore designed to be insulting. Plus, some leather gloves have soft cashmere linings so you can enjoy the comfort and softness of cashmere with the practicality of leather.

Leather is also waterproof to some degree and will serve you better in wet weather than most other fabrics.

Practical benefits aside, leather gloves also look extremely smart. They are neat and classy, making them perfectly suitable for work and formal events of the autumn/winter season, as well as for casual wear.

 

black leather cashmere lined gloves

Benefits of Silk Glove Liners

Although wearing silk gloves alone isn’t common, they make extremely good liners for slipping inside another pair of gloves. Suitable for layering underneath ski gloves, motorcycle gloves and more, they provide the perfect extra layer for keeping your hands warm and comfortable.

The tightly woven fibres of silk are temperature regulating and will keep your hands cosy warm in the winter but will stop them from getting too warm. The ultra-thin, insulating fabric, fits perfectly under other gloves but can be worn alone before temperatures get too low.

In addition to their natural temperature regulating properties, silk is also hypoallergenic and will not irritate your skin. This makes them particularly good for people who suffer from skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis because the silk with sooth the skin and won’t irritate it further.

If that isn’t enough to convince you, silk can also wick away moisture, which keeps your hands from getting clammy inside your gloves.

Silk glove liners provide the warmth and comfort, without the bulk or weight.

 

silk glove liner

Silk Gloves Liner – Black

Which Gloves are Best?

Looking at the benefits of each of the fabrics, which gloves are best really depends on the individual’s needs. If you’re looking for luxury and comfort, go for the cashmere. For practical uses, opt for some leather gloves. Or if you want both, find a pair that features both cashmere and leather.

Also, for the ultimate warmth and protection, it is a great idea to get your hands on a pair of silk glove liners. Here at Jasmine Silk, we offer a range of gloves in these fabrics for both men and women. To read more about the benefits of silk, visit the rest of the Jasmine Silk blog.