I have very thin skin and if I knock my arm the skin tears. Are these cover ups heavy enough to help with that or are they very thin?
649194
I'm going to have to say that they probably won't do much in the area of protecting your body from bumps and bruises. There is little to no padding at all. Protection from the sun, yes, protection from physical objects, probably not. I hope this helps :)
649195
I wear this to prevent from getting sun burn. Because I don't use any sunscreen or sun blocking lotion. It feels cool and it's fine. It's kind of thin, but just right for me.
365846
Yes, I used these for my elbows and I am also 160lbs. I found them quite tight on my forearms though. I recently upgraded to rehbands elbow sleeves which fit better though cost a ton more. I do have bigger forearms than most as I'm a carpenter, so the Tommy konos may work out great for you.
256871
They are very thin and lightweight. Very little compression. They felt more like a layer of skin and were shorter in length than I expected. I would suggest a neoprene product.
416133
I would not. I'm a large male. They are still pretty long for my wrists. However, the longer they are, the tighter you can wrap them for support. Sometimes they choke the life out of my wrists. I only wrap them super tight before a super heavy set then unwrap them between sets to get the blood going again. Works well for me...the tightness gives me great support where I'm not relying own my wrist muscles as much for heavy weight.
92674
They are tight on me, but my arms are on the heavy side. My Wrist is 6 1/2 in. And just below elbow is 10 3/4 in. Hope this helps!
609179
They will provide moderate protection, but they are not thick. I think you become more aware of your hands because of the glove, which may help.
1469412
I have tiny hands. These fit me perfectly. They were nice and snug with hand wraps. That being said, if you're planning on sparring with these gloves, they're probably a little thin. I have a pair of Hayabusa gloves that fit me perfectly. They're much more expensive, but they're awesome gloves. If you're planning on doing martial arts and not just a cardio class, I would stay away from Everlast.
304638
I would say the weave is pretty tight but also pretty thin. To me I would say these sleeves are the thickness of a dry fit t-shirt my 7th grade son uses them to protect his elbows and knees from rug burns he was getting from artificial turf he is playing football on, they have been great for that but I don't know if they are thick enough or would stand up to what you are talking about
768891
They do cover your knuckles. It's important to use wraps with them if you're hitting a bag. They are great for both sexes. I've used mine in my Muay Thai class. The rest of the class bought them as well after trying them. The instructor (female) actually used them as well and rated them as her favorites
304635
these are the weight of most athletic spandex gear...i don't think they will protect you enough...they are quite thin...great but not for your purposes...i saw some others that looked heftier Richard...keep looking
389231
They are pretty thin, but for short periods of time they are great. I wore them in alaska and I was comfortable. It was so nice not to have to take my gloves off every time my phone rang. Not bulky at all.
431545
I am sorry i did not answer your question sooner. But these are not compression items. They are very comfortable and living in Florida i can testify to the fact that they actually make your arms cooler in the heat. I also like the fact that i don't have to put suntan lotion on my arms when i ride.
124881
I wouldn't recommend it. The whole point of these lighter, fingerless gloves is so that they can be used for mixed martial arts, where you may have to grip/grapple with your opponent. I would recommend going for the heaviest boxing gloves that fit you (I wear and would recommend 16 oz gloves, but some some women/smaller people/people with smaller hands will wear 12 or 14 oz gloves). These a) give you more protection and allow you to hit the bag harder without fear of injury and b) give you a better workout. Think of it like wearing a weighted vest while working out-one that protects you as well (they do actually sell weighted hand wraps and even weighted shinguards for kickboxing). If you're interested in actually fighting (which is usually done with smaller gloves), your punches will be that much more powerful/quicker if you train with heavier gloves.
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If you are asking if they are hot for those of us who might suffer with night sweats or an occassional personal summer, then no they are average to light in weight but they don't add to the heat within. I am usually able cover up in them when I'm over the flash of heat.
466316
Possibly. We bought these for my elderly mother. Her aging skin was extremely thin. These sleeves are very nice, made from a nice fabric. So, I think the sleeves would probably work fine for night time wear to moisturize skin.
1605309
They are very think. Not heavy but wearing it over regular glasses will be very unconfirtable. They do work !
2082890
That is why I bought them but then started working 6 days a week and haven't used them regularly. When you have them on, your arms really sweat underneath them. I feel they will would work fine if you use them every day. I intend to test that theory starting next month!