What are Straight Fingers gloves?
Straight Fingers® are compression gloves with patented finger-tension straps that provide gentle, continuous tension to help hold your fingers in a more open, straighter position while worn.
How are Straight Fingers different from regular compression gloves?
Traditional compression gloves mainly provide compression. Straight Fingers provide compression plus gentle finger-opening tension, giving your fingers added support toward a more open position.
How do Straight Fingers gloves work?
Elastic straps sewn into each finger gently pull back on the fingers. You choose the amount of tension applied to each finger, helping hold them in a more open, straighter position while the gloves are worn.
When should I wear Straight Fingers gloves?
Straight Fingers are designed to be worn while sleeping, watching TV, reading, relaxing, or anytime you are not actively using your hands.
Can I sleep in Straight Fingers gloves?
Yes. Straight Fingers are designed to be worn while sleeping or during other periods when your hands are inactive. They also help you from curling your wrists at night while you sleep.
Are Straight Fingers compression gloves?
Yes. Straight Fingers provide soft compression like traditional compression gloves, but they also include patented finger-tension straps for added finger support.
Can I adjust the tension on each finger?
Yes. Each finger strap can be adjusted individually, allowing you to choose how much gentle tension is applied to each finger.
Do Straight Fingers help keep fingers open?
Straight Fingers are designed to provide gentle, continuous tension that helps hold the fingers in a more open, straighter position while worn.
Are Straight Fingers good for stiff or curled fingers?
Straight Fingers may be useful for people looking for additional support when their fingers feel stiff or tend to rest in a curled or closed position. They are not a substitute for medical care.
Can Straight Fingers straighten my fingers permanently?
Straight Fingers do not guarantee permanent straightening or any particular physical result. They provide gentle tension designed to help hold the fingers in a more open position while worn.
Can I wear Straight Fingers during the day?
Yes, during periods when you are not actively using your hands. We recommend removing them for driving, cooking, working with tools, or other activities that require normal hand movement.
What are the finger pull tabs for?
The built-in pull tabs give you an easier place to grip when removing the gloves, especially when opening your hand is difficult.
How much tension should I use?
Start with light, gentle tension. You can adjust each finger separately. More tension is not necessarily better, and you should never force your fingers straight.
What are Straight Fingers gloves made from?
Straight Fingers are made from a soft, breathable blend of cotton and stretch material designed for comfortable extended wear. 92% Cotton and 8% spandex.
How do I choose the right Straight Fingers size?
Measure across the widest part of your palm at the base of your knuckles and compare your measurement with our Straight Fingers sizing guide: Small is up to 3″, Medium is 3″ to 3.5″, Large is 3.5″ to 4″, and XL is over 4″.
How do I wash Straight Fingers gloves?
Place the gloves inside the included mesh laundry bag and follow the care instructions included with your product. Air drying is recommended unless otherwise stated on the care label.
Are Straight Fingers medical devices?
Straight Fingers are designed to provide compression and gentle finger tension. For questions about whether Straight Fingers are appropriate for a medical condition or your individual situation, speak with a qualified healthcare professional.
Can I use Straight Fingers if I have arthritis or another hand condition?
If you have arthritis, a diagnosed hand condition, circulation or sensation problems, recent hand surgery, or a hand injury, speak with a qualified healthcare professional before use.
What makes Straight Fingers a step beyond compression?
Straight Fingers combine the benefits of compression with a patented finger-tension system that gently pulls the fingers toward a more open position while the gloves are worn.
Where can I buy Straight Fingers gloves?
Straight Fingers gloves are available directly from StraightFingers.com.
