These are good for arthritis in several finger joints, where something like Coban would be impractical to apply to every joint. They give a degree of therapeutic support and compression to all the fingers and the thumb. They’re fingerless, so you keep your dexterity for typing and everyday tasks. They come as a pair, in 5 sizes to suit most hands.

What I like

• Gentle compression and support for all the fingers and thumb at once
• Much easier than wrapping each joint with Coban when several joints are affected
• Fingerless design, so you can still type, text and handle small objects
• Soft, stretchy fabric that feels like a second skin
• Extended finger coverage, up to the last knuckle
• Comes as a pair, in 5 sizes (XS to XL)
• Well stitched and durable, and washable

Things to know

• Check the size chart before ordering. The fit matters. They should feel snug and supportive, not tight.
• Compression gloves can ease aching and swelling and help some people with stiffness, particularly first thing in the morning. They don’t change the arthritis itself, and research on them is limited, so think of them as a comfort measure.
• Take them off if you get numbness, tingling, throbbing or colour change in the fingers.
• If you only have one or two painful joints, Coban or a splint may suit you better. See my Coban recommendation.
• They’re not warm gloves for Raynaud’s. For that, see my silver thread gloves.

Who it suits: people with arthritis in several finger joints who want gentle all-over support and compression that’s easy to put on.

Compare with: Coban wrap, if only one or two joints are affected.

Read my article on hand and finger arthritis or watch my video.