Glove Stretchers

Glove Stretchers

Glove stretchers are tools used to stretch gloves, particularly leather gloves, to make them fit better and more comfortably. They are typically made of wood or metal and consist of two pieces that are connected by a hinge. The two pieces are opened up and the glove is placed over them, with the fingers of the glove fitting into the grooves on the stretcher. The two pieces are then closed, stretching the glove to the desired size. Glove stretchers have been used for centuries, with evidence of their use dating back to the 17th century. They were particularly popular in the Victorian era, when gloves were an essential part of a lady's wardrobe. Glove stretchers were often made of ivory or bone and were highly decorative. Today, glove stretchers are still used by those who wear leather gloves, particularly for formal occasions. They are also used by collectors of vintage gloves, as they can help to restore the shape of gloves that have become misshapen over time.

leather gloves, vintage, formal occasions, Victorian era, misshapen

— Timothy Lewis

CITATION : "Timothy Lewis. 'Glove Stretchers.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=347141 (Accessed on July 17, 2025)"