Abstract: A hand covering is provided which is formed of a finger portion and a lower hand portion. The lower hand portion is formed from a one piece back and palm part, or in the alternative a two piece back and palm part; each lower hand portion includes integral thumb portions. After sealing the lower hand portion in the flat, the lower hand portion is rotated prior to sealing it to the finger portion. The rotation positions the thumb portion in working relationship with, or in opposition to, the finger portion and provides that no more than two seams intersect at a joint.

Abstract: A glove or glove lining includes a bladder partially filled with a heat-transferring liquid. The bladder is contained within the glove shell and may be bonded to the glove lining. A pocket within the glove and preferably in the wrist area of glove contains an exothermic or endothermic chemical pack. The pocket and chemical pack are sufficiently close to the bladder to heat or cool the liquid in it. The heated or cool liquid is circulated from the wrist area to the fingertips area of the glove by gravity and by natural hand motions of the wearer's hand. This transfers the heat or coolness of the liquid through the bladder ultimately to the adjoining tissue of the hand.