Information about caring for your boxing gloves

Information about caring for your boxing gloves
Overview Boxing Gloves

Have you often wondered how you can give your boxing gloves a real wellness cure? We'll tell you simple tips and tricks.

  1. an unsolvable case for the washing machine
  2. Genuine leather uses gentle methods
  3. no art - proper care of PU and Co.
  4. Help for emergencies
  5. No-goes for boxing gloves

Info 1: Boxing gloves are not for the washing machine.

As tempting as the thought, forget it. Whether made of genuine leather or artificial leather, Boxing gloves never belong in the washing machine. The padding is hidden under cover of all models, which protects you from overload and injuries. If it comes into contact with water, the cell structure changes, and the protective effect drops rapidly. Whether artificial leather or genuine leather boxing gloves does not matter. Because so much water also damages the cover, i.e., the coating of your gloves, more than it is functional. Genuine leather can become rigid, and imitation leather becomes brittle. Your boxing gloves would be clean after a tour in the washing machine, but unfortunately also totally useless. Nevertheless, you should attach immense importance to the care of your mitts. Martial arts can only be conducted injury-free with perfect equipment.

  1. Boxing gloves “Power Ink”
    Boxing gloves “Power Ink”
    €69.99
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Info 2: All genuine leather boxing gloves require gentle care.

Genuine leather boxing gloves protect your hands from injuries like a second skin. Anyone who does such arduous work has hard-earned a little luxury. Although the genuine leather models are characterized by natural breathability, they are unfortunately not completely protected against odor-causing bacteria or sweat stains. External dirt can usually be easily wiped off the surface with a soft, damp cloth. You mustn't rub excessively. This would only push the dirt further into the material. Instead, it would help if you tried to wipe one side gently. Since sweat is the greatest enemy of your protective gear, it is best to avoid it. Not always, but more and more often. Be sure to wear bandages under your boxing gloves. These absorb the sweat immediately from the skin and bind it. After use, leave your boxing gloves wide open for enough time to air out. For hygienic freshness, the (cotton) bandages can clearly be put in the washing machine.

  1. Boxing gloves “Pro MX”
    Boxing gloves “Pro MX”
    €159.99
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Info 3: The art of imitation leather made from synthetic fibers.

Faux leather is better than you might think. Firstly, it does not contain any animal raw materials, and secondly, thanks to innovative manufacturing methods, its properties are close to genuine leather. Imitation leather boxing gloves are not worse or better. They are simply different. On the other hand, its maintenance is less complex, as a damp cloth with a few squirts of disinfectant can be used to remove dirt from the cover. However, it is also worth avoiding soap or other cleaning agents here, not permanently damaging the print and ink. If you don't want to keep your equipment all over the place, you can use an airy mesh bag to stow it away. After use, open your boxing gloves as much as possible and place them in a warm place to dry, away from direct heat and sunlight. If airing doesn't help and bad smells won't go away, grandma's home remedies can help. Simply fill a small cotton bag with baking soda and seal it in your gloves. With a fresh scent on your hands, you're guaranteed to blow your socks off your next opponent.

  1. Boxing gloves “Wave”
    Boxing gloves “Wave”
    €35.99
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Info 4: Ask your trusted shoe seller about risks and side effects.

A good shoe salesperson is an expert in imitation leather and leather care. So why not just ask a professional if your (glove) shoe is stuck? If you notice significant soiling on your gloves or if there are already signs of changes in the material, a trip to your trusted shoe shop as an “emergency room” can be a safe place to go. With your loyalty to your boxing gloves, don't forget the critical safety aspect. Patches or seams on the clubface, like shoe polish or sprays, are taboo. With everything you do in terms of care for your boxing gloves, you should never lose sight of the actual task of the protective equipment - safety first.

Info 5: No-Go’s - what you should spare your boxing gloves.

  1. Too much water
    Your boxing gloves don't want to be in the shower or the washing machine. It is sufficient to rub them carefully with a damp cloth.
  2. Wrong choice of seat
    An overnight stay outdoors may be an adventure for you, but your boxing gloves suffer. The night's moisture penetrates deep into the padding and becomes an invisible destroyer. If you now rely on the sun's power, you will make the next mistake. Direct sunlight makes boxing gloves porous and therefore unusable.
  3. No time
    It's hardly a fight or training done, and it's off to a new round. Curb your ambition and give your boxing gloves enough time to air out.

When it comes to caring for boxing gloves, you now have a clear view. Take care of your protective equipment because this is the only way you and your opponent will be spared unnecessary injury breaks. The effort is manageable in terms of time, but it is worth it. If you look at your equipment more often, you will have more of it.