An anthropometric study as the basis for sizing anatomically designed mittens

This study describes a method for sizing mittens based upon an analysis of the user populations and the hand measurements of these users. New anatomically designed military mittens were developed according to the users' requirements and ergonomic and physiological requirements of dexterity and heat balance. A statistical study of anthropometrical hand measures of the intended users lead to the choice of hand length and hand circumference as the basis for a new sizing system. The mittens were tested in two sizes in large wear trials. These two sizes fitted well to the test group - i e, young conscripts. If the whole adult population is considered, probably two more sizes would be needed.