Anti-allergen gloves

[Stephen C]

I seem to have developed an allergic reaction to my cycling gloves, Specialized Body Geometry Sport, on the backs of my hands. Unfortunately, the writing on the label has washed off so I can't see the exact make up of the material.

Has anyone else had this problem, either with these gloves, or with cycling gloves in general?

Thanks,
S

 

[vickster]

They'll be some sort of polyester. Cycling gloves get very pongy with me but no reaction yet

Maybe try a silk glove underneath?

The website should give you the composition

 

[Stephen C]

They'll be some sort of polyester. Cycling gloves get very pongy with me but no reaction yet

Maybe try a silk glove underneath?

The website should give you the composition

Thanks for the suggestions, the website isn't very useful, just lots of marketing names for things. I do suspect that it may have been the lack of washing over the hot summer months that did it, but it's warm enough at the moment not to need gloves, although it may get interesting in a months time!

 

[vickster]

I won't get on bike without gloves whatever the temperature just in case of fall. Bruised palms I can cope with, severe gravel rash, no thanks!

 

[Stephen C]

I won't get on bike without gloves whatever the temperature just in case of fall. Bruised palms I can cope with, severe gravel rash, no thanks!

I know it's not ideal, the falling off part was the main reason I wore gloves, although the back of my hand isn't quite as good for wiping my nose any more. I might look at leather gloves, or just hope that it was an allergy to not cleaning them often enough combined with extra sweat from the hotter summer!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Thanks for the suggestions, the website isn't very useful, just lots of marketing names for things. I do suspect that it may have been the lack of washing over the hot summer months that did it, but it's warm enough at the moment not to need gloves, although it may get interesting in a months time!

Lack of washing gloves has often been a source of contact dermatitus for myself. There is considerable crap thrown up off the road, even when the weather is dry and the gloves collect it just like my face usually does . I have also had contact dermatitus from leather gloves (when I used to wear them) also from not washing them often enough (or it that case just not washing them!). My cycling gloves get thrown into the wash about once a month (unless they are being used all day every day, then it is each week) and just washed with my cycling kit. I have 3 sets of specialized gloves that are all treated this way.

 

[Stephen C]

Lack of washing gloves has often been a source of contact dermatitus for myself.

That's good to know as I've never had contact dermatitis from other polyester/Lycra clothes, which was what was confusing me. I think I'll get some new gloves and just be more rigorous with my washing schedule!

Thanks for all the advice!

 

[fimm]

This may be far TMI, but I used to get excema on my chest & back right where my bra strap goes, in the days when I didn't have so many sports bras and would use them more than once without washing them... now I have a sufficient supply that I can wear one once & get it washed, and I don't have any more issues. So while it may seem a bit odd to have a reaction to what is effectively your own sweat, it does happen...

 

[Stephen C]

So while it may seem a bit odd to have a reaction to what is effectively your own sweat, it does happen...

It does make sense, mainly because I am very sweaty and this spring was the first time I've cycled in hot(ish) weather for a prolonged time. Hopefully I won't have too much trouble over the winter (although I still manage to produce an inhuman amount of sweat) and I now know what the signs are and how to treat.

Thanks again!