Gloves

Individuals who use wheelchairs have a tendency to develop blisters or other skin abrasions on the palm of their hands through continued use. Spinning the wheels produces friction between the rubber material and the user.s hand, which can lead to painful cuts that will make it difficult to continue operating the chair.

The solution most people turn to is the use of gloves that are specifically designed for use with wheelchairs. They will protect the hands and give the chair user a better grip, along with more traction on the handrail. This will provide the added benefit of allowing a person to push themselves greater distances at faster speeds.

Fitted styles

The gloves are designed to enhance the ability to spin the wheels at a fast pace. They protect the palm of your hand with a thick layer of leather that will help you push and hold the wheel tighter than with your bare hand. Most models include 3/4 fingers, so your fingertips are not covered up. This allows your skin to breathe, while thoroughly protecting every part of the hand that will come in contact with the wheel or handrail itself.

Some glove styles include rubber-tipped fingers that give the wearer even more traction. The rubber is also waterproof, so the gloves may be used even if it is raining. These gloves may come with gel inserts that fit over the palm, making it easier to push the chair without wearing out the skin or bruising your hands. Every pair of gloves is designed to be comfortable and fit properly.

Easy to use

Although gloves are form-fitting, they are easy to slip on. They are most often fastened together at the wrist with a small piece of Velcro, so they can easily be pulled on and strapped for a snug, comfortable fit. Because the tips of the fingers are not enclosed, it is generally much easier to put on both gloves without any assistance from others.

Washable materials

Wheelchair gloves are designed to be durable indoors and outdoors. This means they are likely get dirty and require a thorough cleaning. Glove manufacturers have kept that factor in mind and created them to be both hand and machine-washable. When they get dirty, simply wash them off any way you choose, let them dry, and they are ready to be put back to work.

Using wheelchair gloves will make any trip easier, quicker, and safer.