Abstract: A double layer knitted glove is disclosed, the glove comprising a first yarn and a second yarn, the knitted glove comprising at least eight glove components, the components including: five digit components, an upper palm component, a lower palm component, and a wrist component, wherein one or more of the components comprises at least one functional zone comprising a single layer. Also disclosed is a knitted glove wherein each component comprises a plurality of courses, each course comprising a first yarn and wherein more than 50% of the courses of each component are plaited with a second yarn to provide a double layer component and wherein, in at least one component, predetermined functional zones of the component are single layer. Finally, a method for producing a double layer knitted glove is also disclosed. The inventive gloves are flexible, comfortable with enhanced fit and also functional.