What are Hummel Doddies and Hailing Dags?
In the North East area of Scotland fingerless knitted mittens are known as Hummel Doddies. Meaning: Hummel (Animal without horns). Local Doric language = without Doddies = Fingers.

According to information from the Island of Yell, Hailing Dags is the name of fingerless knitted mittens from the Shetland Islands. Several generations ago a wife spun the Shetland sheep wool and then knitted fingerless mittens for her husband to use when he went to the haddock line in an open boat and the mittens were used so that they could bait the hooks and take off the fish as they could not manage with ordinary gloves. They were so successful she then knitted them for all the crew. Later the same name was used to market them.

Who was the last top-class goalkeeper to play regularly without gloves?
Probably Gordon Banks, who only started using gloves as an experiment in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Until then, very few keepers used them unless it was wet.

Where does the Queen get her gloves from?
Cornelia James has the Royal Warrant for HM

Why aren't long, thin, unlined, leather gloves manufactured any more? If they are where are they made?
They are still manufactured. Black ones by Dents are only available at Selfridges. Special orders are available from John Lewis stores but they would have to check with their suppliers for availability of colours. Special orders are also available from GJ Fairhead Ltd.

Are Gardening Gloves washable?
Always read the label but most styles of gardening gloves are washable

Do Biker gloves differ in Winter and Summer?
Yes Summer gloves are thinner and often unlined for better feel. Winter gloves should offer better insulation and good levels of water resistance although can be bulkier

I am a cyclist, how can I let motorists know that I am indicating in the dark? A friend told me that you can get special indicator gloves, is that true?
Yes "Indicator" gloves are available from Halfords

Why do female members of the Royal Family often wear gloves?
Gloves are a traditional, elegant compliment to any outfit and for those conscious of their appearance they would feel undressed without them. Gloves have been associated with Royalty ever since Elizabeth I, hence the symbol of the Monarch being handed a glove at his/her Coronation. Above all, for the Royal Family, gloves ease the strain of countless handshakes with members of the public.

Did Foot and Mouth disease affect the gloving industry?
Foot and Mouth disease affected the whole leather industry, as hide and skin prices around the world rose in reflection of shortages of raw material provoked by the UK crisis. The glove industry was forced to pay higher prices for leather as a result.

I would like my bridesmaids to wear gloves, can I just buy these for them or should they have them fitted?
Bridesmaids’ gloves come in one size fabrics, usually satin or lace so they are very easy for the bride to buy as no fitting is required.

I am getting married in the Summer and would like to wear elbow length gloves, what is the correct protocol when exchanging the rings? Do I take my glove off, or should I put the ring on over the top?
Gloves should be taken off and handed to the chief bridesmaid when giving her the bouquet. Alternatively how about fingerless mittens or a ring sleeve which just has a loop over the middle finger?

Is it better to have shooting gloves made from leather or from fleece?
Leather on the contact surfaces, e.g. the trigger finger, provides better grip but fleece gives warmth. So a combination of the two according to outside temperature is ideal

Should one remove gloves when eating?
Yes, but not at a reception where you stand with a glass in the hand.