prompter: What is the average length of a female finger? When I go to buy gloves the fingers are always too long. If the fingers are short enough, the gloves are too tight in the palm.

assistant: The average length of a female finger is around 7-8 cm (2.75 to 3 inches). To find gloves that fit well, it's recommended to measure your hand and compare it to the manufacturer's size chart, try on different brands and styles, and look for brands offering half sizes.

prompter: Are there any brands that offer separate sizing for the fingers and palm?

assistant: There are several glove brands that offer separate sizing for the fingers and palm, such as Uvex Safety, Keepaere, and Glider Gloves. Uvex Safety offers customised gloves for people with hand deformities, which are manufactured in three steps to ensure a perfect fit. Keepaere also offers gloves that can be tailored to fit individual hands, with a size guide available on their website to help customers find the right size. Glider Gloves Urban Style Touchscreen Gloves are designed to stretch over many hand sizes and provide an accurate fit.

assistant: Try Glove Warehouse, Mechanix Wear, or Tillman.
Would you be needing anything else?

assistant: In stores gloves are usually one size fits all or have only one size. If regular mass-produced gloves don't fit your hand, you have at least a couple more options.
* Order custom made gloves (also called "bespoke gloves" or "custom fit gloves"). These are typically much more expensive than regular ones, but can be made for custom hand sizing. If you do decide to order such gloves online, it is advised to make sure to accurately measure your hand including the palm width and the length of each finger and communicate the size of your hand clearly. You can find the brands currently producing such gloves by searching "bespoke gloves".
* Buy fingerless gloves.

assistant: The length of a female finger varies from person to person, but the average length is around 85 mm.

prompter: What about in Inches? I'm an American, not a European.

assistant: The average female finger length is 52mm. However, it might be more useful to measure your own finger length to find a more accurate glove fit.

prompter: What is the best way to measure my hand to know what glove size is best?

assistant: To determine the best glove size for your hand, you can measure your hand using a flexible measuring tape or a piece of string that you can later measure with a ruler. Here are the steps:

1. Measure the circumference of your hand at the widest part, typically the knuckles. Measure both hands, as one may be slightly larger than the other.

2. Measure the length of your hand from the base of your wrist to the tip of your middle finger.

3. Use the measurement charts provided by the manufacturer of the gloves you're interested in to determine the best size for your hand.

It's important to note that different brands and styles of gloves may have different sizing charts, so be sure to refer to the specific chart for the gloves you're considering. In some cases, it may be best to try on a few different sizes to find the best fit.

assistant: You can use a ruler to measure the length of your fingers and compare that to the gloves. However, it is probably easier to just try the gloves on in the store!