boxing glove headgear

Headgear that preserves sight and airflow typically uses extra-wide eye openings and larger frontal openings. Those design elements help maintain forward and peripheral vision while allowing the wearer to breathe more easily during training or sparring.

Common interior linings include PU (polyurethane) and comfortable leather-style linings. Comfort features often listed are padded chin straps and moisture-wicking linings to help keep the wearer drier during use.

The headgear described are intended for boxing and are listed in adult sport categories. Descriptions indicate suitability for professional, amateur, and recreational boxers.

Some headgear use a PU lining that is described as easy to clean. Others feature moisture-wicking inner linings designed to help athletes stay cooler and drier during workouts.

Headgear in these listings is made from leather or faux leather.

Sizes are given as Small/Medium (S/M) and Large/X-Large (L/XL) with approximate head circumferences and corresponding U.S. hat sizes and weight guidance: S/M — 19"–22.5" circumference, U.S. size range 6 to 7 1/8, weight guidance up to 165 lbs; L/XL — 21"–25" circumference, U.S. size range 6 5/8 to 7 3/4, weight guidance over 165 lbs.

Headgear commonly offers multiple adjustment points for a snug fit, such as a circular lace on top, rear hook-and-loop fastenings, chin-strap buckles or pads, and back-of-neck hook-and-loop closures. Padding is usually provided at the chin, cheeks, ears, forehead and top/back of the neck.