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DID YOU KNOW...
Red Dot Gloves have been with us for a very long time, beginning with those the human body makes for itself in the form of calluses.
Red Dot Throughout the centuries there are numerous references to the hand shoes worn by different civilizations for dress, combat, and manual labor, with early examples reportedly found in a royal Egyptian tomb of about 1350 BC.
Red Dot The Greeks and Romans used gloves mainly for protection during heavy work, and by the 8th and 9th centuries AD gloves were in general use throughout the British Isles, Germany and Scandinavia.
Red Dot Norse mythology describes the god Thor, for which our day Thursday is named, as possessing a magic hammer, which he threw with the aid of iron gloves.

And...
Today, various specialized types of gloves are commonly used in many scientific and industrial establishments. The computer age has added the new phrase of "virtual reality" to our vocabulary, and gloves, once again, appear to be an important accessory. Virtual reality (VR) provides users with the illusion of being in a three-dimensional world, where they become aware of the simulated environment and their actions through visual, auditory, and some tactile sensations. Immersive VR systems involve wearing a head-mounted display or helmet, and data gloves that translate the user's hand motions into information the computer can process. This VR interface not only enables the user to directly experience this simulated environment, but also allows the turning, picking up, throwing, or pushing of computer generated objects using gestures similar to normal movement.

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Mendocino Glove Company News - Vol. 2 Fall 1999


GLOVE FACTS

A glove is a glove is a glove. Is it really that simple? This definitive statement belies the reality of the complexity of glove making. Certainly there are recognizably different styles and materials involved, but what isn't so readily apparent is the actual construction process, which is individualized relative to use and degree of wear. Product knowledge is one of the most valuable things Mendocino Glove has to offer. For instance...

The Cut of the Glove

Clute Cut - Designed for a roomy, comfortable fit. The palm, including the palm side of the fingers, is one continuous, seamless piece of material.
Gunn Cut - Extra comfortable because there are no back seams. The palm side of the middle two fingers is a separate part of the glove pattern, and is sewn to the palm at the base of the middle two fingers. In full leather and leather palm styles, this seam is reinforced with a welt that gives additional resistance to wear in this critical area.

The Thumb Of The Glove

Keystone Thumb - Specially designed one-piece, inset thumb is double-sewn and has double thickness at the critical wear point. This construction allows extra comfort and wear.
Straight Thumb - This thumb style is made of one piece of leather, with no seam on the outer side of the glove.
Wing Thumb - With no seams on the wearing surface, thumbs move freely and comfortably.

Features Of The Glove

Full First Finger - Refers to the first or index finger pattern of leather palm gloves. No seam appears on the outer side of the first finger. Because this outer edge is often a heavy wear surface, full finger construction adds to the wear life of the glove; there is no seam to weaken or burst.
Rubberized Cuff - Refers to double thickness material in safety and gauntlet cuffs. The outer layer is bonded to the inner layer with a special rubber-based adhesive, creating a water resistant cuff.
Thumb Shield - An extra piece of leather sewn into the thumb seam at the point of greatest wear. This increases resistance to wear at that point.
Inseam - Gloves have traditionally been sewn with inseam construction, where stitching is not exposed, protecting it from abrasion and wear.
Outseam - Gloves made with outseam construction are more comfortable because there are no heavy seams against the hand.

Y2K READY, WILLING AND ABLE!

Yep, we're compliant-the catchword of the millennium, it seems! We've updated our accounting system and purchased all new equipment in preparation for the year 2000. Since our suppliers either have done or are in the process of doing the same, there should be relatively few problems with product delivery. Any inconveniences that do arise will be dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible, so that our customers may continue to receive the prompt service we are famous for!


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