Gloves are essential to keep our hands warm and frostbite free in the winter. However, many people don't feel the warmth they expect when they wear gloves, and some people, their hands feel colder after wearing gloves for a long time.
There are many reasons why wearing gloves makes your hands colder, and this article will discuss in more detail why your hands don't feel warm when you wear gloves, so read on for more information.

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1. Wet gloves

When working in cold environments, wet gloves actively take away body heat. This problem commonly occurs with snow plowers, offshore oil rig workers, and ski instructors. Therefore, waterproof, warm gloves should be worn when working outdoors.
It is important to note that plastic-lined gloves are not breathable and can easily cause your hands to sweat, thus making your hands even colder. Therefore avoid using such gloves.

2. Open-finger gloves

Open-finger gloves are definitely not as warm as standard full-coverage gloves. Therefore, be sure to wear several layers of thin gloves during cold outdoor activities to ensure flexibility and warmth.

3. Cold gloves

Gloves have the same temperature as the environment and take at least five minutes to adjust to your body temperature. In sub-zero conditions, the first time you put on gloves, you will feel like you are touching a piece of ice.
You can warm them up before you put them on, for example by hanging winter gloves near a home cooling hole, and they will stay dry and warm.

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4. Poor quality gloves

Poor-quality gloves won't necessarily make your hands cold, but they certainly won't provide enough warmth, especially in bad weather conditions.
The most common glove fabrics for winter gloves are wool, fleece, and synthetic materials. If you wear thin, cheap gloves of poor quality, your hands may feel numb and stiff in the bitter cold.

5. Gloves do not fit properly

Gloves that are too tight may restrict blood circulation. Especially synthetic gloves, will become tight when absorbing moisture. Leather gloves also shrink when exposed to small amounts of heat, so your current pair of gloves may not be the same as when you purchased them.
In addition, when our finger gloves are not long enough, the winter cold can easily attack our hands.
Snow and wind can also get into the gloves when they are too big. Without a comfortable and long glove cuff, we are more likely to feel cold even with gloves on.

6. Health conditions

Your hands may also feel cold due to health problems. If your hands often feel numb and discolored, you may have a more serious health condition. There are many health conditions that can cause cold fingers, including
1) Raynaud's syndrome affects blood circulation, making your fingers feel cold, numb, and tingly. In severe cases, Raynaud's attacks can last for hours.
2) Hypothyroidism makes a person more sensitive to cold, and when the condition worsens, it can lead to joint pain as one of its complications.
3) Vitamin B-12 deficiency can also cause chills and numbness in our hands and feet.
4) Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout the body. When you don't get enough iron, your body lacks healthy red blood cells and oxygen cannot be delivered to your hands and feet, making them prone to chills and numbness.
5) Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. This slows down your metabolism; therefore, your body needs more time to warm up.
Some other conditions you may need to be aware of include arterial disease, lupus, scleroderma, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

In summary, these are common reasons why gloves do not warm our hands. Feel free to contact us for more information.