Hand Wrap and Compression Sleeve

Abstract

Tools and techniques for providing protection to a hand and wrist with a hand wrap underlying a glove are presented. A hand wrap may comprise a hand support having a hand grip intended to engage the first of a hand from a palmar side of the hand flush against the underside of the knuckles, and, an elastic tubular liner operatively associated with the hand support. The elastic tubular liner may have a length sufficient to extend beyond an opening of a glove receiving the hand support, such that the tubular liner defines a first layer under the glove, and a second layer overlapping the first layer when folded over. The second layer may receive and sandwich the opening of the glove between the first and second layers of the elastic tubular liner.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/594,048, filed Feb. 2, 2012, entitled “Hand Wrap and Compression Sleeve,” which is hereby incorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure is directed to a hand wrap and compression sleeve for underlying a glove, and more particularly to a hand wrap and compression sleeve configured to protect and support the anatomical features of a hand in a boxing glove during martial arts recreation.

BACKGROUND

A variety of athletic hand wraps are known in the art. Typically, such hand wraps are worn under a larger glove or boxing glove during recreation for protection and support. The hand wrap may protect an athlete's hand from frictional forces arising during sports recreation, for instance, preventing direct contact of the skin against the shifting of a boxing glove. Hand wraps may also provide structural support for the bones and tendons in the athlete's hand, as well as protect the wrist and thumb from injury. Commonly, methods for providing hand wraps may include temporary dressings, such as athletic tape that is wrapped over the hand prior to recreation and disposed afterward. Other methods may include reusable hand wraps comprising multiple feet of resilient cloth, or in some improvements, a shorter and more anatomically shaped hand wrap. Representative devices in the general configuration of the latter may be seen in Pozzi, U.S. Pat. No. 5,119,267. Although current methods may be successful in protecting and supporting the hand, they also tend to be cumbersome, time-consuming and expensive. Hand wraps may unravel if not applied properly or loosen from excessive sweating, thereby decreasing their protective properties and requiring additional time, and in some cases material, to repair the hand wrap. Improper fitting may also expose the athlete's hand to bacteria and viruses known to exist in sports equipment and facilities. Current hand wraps are not known for providing bacterial protection to a hand for decreasing infection, or to improve uncomfortable, slippery conditions arising from sweat. Additionally, current hand wraps limit the ability of the hand to form a complete fist, such that under the additional weight of the glove, the hand and wrist may be prone to sprains or breaks. The hand wrap and compression sleeve disclosed herein is intended to overcome one or more of the problems discussed above, and to provide related advantages.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Certain embodiments provide tools and techniques to enable enhancements in hand wraps underlying a glove for sports recreation. Merely by way of example, one set of embodiments provides a hand wrap having a hand support and elastic tubular liner. An exemplary hand wrap might comprise a hand support having a hand grip configured engage the first of a hand received within, whereby the hand grip maintains contact with a palmar width of the hand directly underside of the knuckles. In an aspect of some embodiments, the hand support may have an elastic tubular liner operatively associated with the hand support. The elastic tubular liner may have a length sufficient to extend beyond an opening of a glove receiving the hand support, such that the elastic tubular liner may define a first layer within the glove and fold over as a second layer over the glove. In some embodiments, the second layer may overlap an end portion of the glove defining the opening of the glove and sandwich the end portion of the glove between the first and second layers of the elastic tubular liner.

In a particular embodiment, the hand support might comprise a plurality of finger apertures and a thumb aperture. The hand support might further be anatomically shaped to securely fit over a portion of a hand inserted within. In some cases, the hand support might comprise knuckle padding configured to engage the knuckles of a hand abutting the support. The hand support might further comprise at least one layer of foam configured to extend along a dorsal surface of the hand support. Additional supportive structures may include, merely by way of example, a horseshoe side splint configured to extend along a dorsal surface, with the side splint having two ends lining either side of a hand with each end divided by a width of a hand received within, and a thumb support configured to extend along a region of the thumb and joint area. The hand support may also provide, in some embodiments, an open palm configured to expose a palmar surface of a hand received.

In another embodiment, the elastic tubular liner, also known as the compression sleeve, may comprise moisture-wicking material along a surface of the layer that is not in contact with the glove and the first layer when folded over. The moisture-wicking material may include, merely by way of example, an integrated cotton skin. In other embodiments, the elastic tubular liner may comprise antimicrobial material along a length of the liner surface, for instance, and merely by way of example, along a length of the surface in direct contact with a user's skin when in use.

In another particular embodiment of then hand wrap, the hand wrap might further comprise a hand strap operatively associated with the hand wrap, such that with the hand strap wrapped around and secured to a portion of the hand wrap, the hand wrap is forcibly attached to a hand received therein.

Another set of embodiments provides methods for protecting a hand and wrist received within a hand wrap for underyling a glove. An exemplary method might comprise providing a hand support and elastic tubular liner operatively associated with the hand support. The hand support may receive a hand and engage the first of a hand with a hand grip having contact with a palmar width directly underside the knuckles of the hand abutting the support. The elastic tubular liner, in an aspect, may compressively receive a portion of an arm as a first layer, fold over as a second layer overlapping the first layer, and compressively receive and overlap an end portion of a glove with the second layer. In an aspect of some embodiments, the first and second layers may sandwich the end of portion of the glove defining the opening of the glove.

In another particular embodiment, a method may provide moisture-wicking properties extending along a surface of the elastic tubular liner not in contact with the glove and the first layer when folded over. In some methods, the elastic tubular liner may provide antimicrobial properties along a length of the liner surface which in use, is in direct contact with a user's skin. Another method may provide anatomical support for a hand received within the hand support. In an aspect, the hand support may engage the knuckles of a hand received within to provide knuckle padding.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A further understanding of the nature and advantages of particular embodiments may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification and the drawings, in which like reference numerals are used to refer to similar components. In some instances, a sub-label is associated with a reference numeral to denote one of multiple similar components. When reference is made to a reference numeral without specification to an existing sub-label, it is intended to refer to all such multiple similar components.

FIG. 1 is a dorsal perspective view of the hand wrap of the present disclosure in accordance with various embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a palmar perspective view of the hand wrap of the present disclosure in accordance with various embodiments.

FIG. 3 is a dorsal perspective view of the hand wrap dressed and ready to receive a glove, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the hand wrap underyling a glove, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the hand wrap underlying a glove and demonstrating a fold-over portion of the compression sleeve over the glove, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a palmar perspective view of the hand support structure of the present disclosure in accordance with various embodiments.

FIG. 6 is a dorsal perspective view of the hand support structure of the present disclosure in accordance with various embodiments.

FIG. 7 is a cross-section cutout of the hand support structure of the present disclosure in accordance with various embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, dimensions reaction conditions and so forth used in the specification and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “about”.

In this application and the claims, the use of the singular includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, use of “or” means “and/or” unless stated otherwise. Moreover, the use of the term “including”, as well as other forms, such as “includes” and “included”, is not limiting. Also, terms such as “element” or “component” encompass both elements and components comprising one unit and elements and components that comprise more than one unit unless specifically stated otherwise.

FIG. 1 is a dorsal perspective view of the hand wrap 100 of the present disclosure. The hand wrap 100 comprises a hand support 105 operatively associated with an elastic tubular liner 110, otherwise known as a “compression sleeve”. The hand support 105 may have knuckle padding 125 on the dorsal side of the hand. In some embodiments, the hand support 105 may have finger apertures 115 and a thumb aperture 120. The elastic tubular liner 110 comprises an opening 130 at one end of the liner.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the hand support 105 is worn over an athlete's hand. The hand support 105 is anatomically shaped and may comprise a plurality of finger apertures 115 and a thumb aperture 120 such that with the hand support 105 worn over the hand, the fingers and thumb are substantially exposed. The anatomical shape retained by the hand support 105 allows the hand support 105 to be conveniently slipped on. In some embodiments, the hand support 105 may provide knuckle padding 125 on the dorsal side of the hand along the knuckles of a hand received therein. The knuckle padding 125 may be comprised of similar soft material used in the hand support 105, or in some embodiments, the knuckle padding 125 may comprise other materials, such as, and merely by way of example, gel knuckle padding (See 500 in FIG. 5). Detailed embodiments relating to the structure of the hand support 105 are described further in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, and FIG. 7.

Further illustrated in FIG. 1, the elastic tubular liner 110 receives the athlete's arm in a compressive, tight fit as shown. The length of the elastic tubular liner 110 may, in some embodiments, extend beyond the wrist region of the hand support 105. In some embodiments, the elastic tubular liner opening 130 may extend to an area of the upper arm or elbow area, as shown in the present illustration. The elastic tubular liner 110 receives the arm through the opening 130, whereupon the arm is slipped into the elastic tubular liner 110 for a compressive fit. The elastic tubular liner 110 compresses the entire region of the arm received therein from the opening 130 to a portion of the wrist and hand area received within the hand support 105. A second opening (see 215 in FIG. 2) of the elastic tubular liner 110 near the hand support 105 allows a portion of the hand to emerge from the compressive forces and continue to be inserted into the hand support 105, substantially as described above. In other embodiments, the elastic tubular liner 110 extends further into a portion of the hand support 105, underlying a portion of the hand support 105.

The elastic tubular liner 110 may comprise a variety of features. In an aspect, the elastic tubular liner 110 compressively receives a portion of an arm as a compression garment. The compression fitting may contribute to enhanced muscle support and increased circulation of the hand and arm. Additionally, compression may provide injury protection, style and a good fit which may enhance athletic performance.

In some embodiments, the elastic tubular liner 110 comprises moisture-wicking material (see 410, FIG. 4B), such as, and merely by way of example, water resistant polyester or an integrated cotton skin. The moisture-wicking material 410 may extend throughout the entire length of the elastic tubular liner 110 and, in some embodiments, further as a layer within the hand support 105. In some instances, the moisture-wicking material 410 may be primarily focused on a fold-over portion of the elastic tubular liner 110, providing an exposed sweat band when folded over in use. In other embodiments, the elastic tubular liner 110 may comprise antimicrobial material or lining (see 220, FIG. 2) extending throughout the entire length of the elastic tubular liner 110 and further into the hand support 105. The elastic tubular liner 110 might comprise a combination of both the moisture-wicking material 410 and the antimicrobial material 220.

In some embodiments, the elastic tubular liner 110, moisture-wicking material 410 and antimicrobial material 220 may be assembled such that the elastic tubular liner 110 comprises a durable exterior and integrated moisture-wicking material 410, such as, and merely by way of example, an interwoven moisture-wicking layer 410. Further, in some embodiments, the elastic tubular liner 110 may comprise, wholly or partially, an antimicrobial material 220 or liner, interwoven or lining a portion of the elastic tubular liner 110. In other aspects, the elastic tubular liner 110, antimicrobial material 220, and moisture-wicking material 410 may comprise any combination of materials, such as, and merely by way of example, polyester, elastane, nylon, spandex, doralstan, lycra, thin stretch polyamide, microfiber, cotton, stretch construction, or any combination of these materials or other materials or knits having lightweight and resilient properties that may be designed for long-term wear in sports and training. The elastic tubular liner 110 may comprise a variety of different fabrics and knits, lending to different levels of compression throughout the liner 110. Furthermore, the elastic tubular liner 110 may have breathable mesh panels, slits, or other apertures and designs contributing to a breathable and lightweight surface.

FIG. 2 is a palmar perspective view of the hand wrap 100 of the present disclosure. The hand wrap 100 comprises a hand support 105 having an open palm 210 operatively associated with an elastic tubular liner 110 having an opening 130, a second opening 215, and an antimicrobial lining 220. The hand support 105 may provide a hand grip 200 on a palmar side of the hand support 105. A hand strap 205 and loop 225 may be operatively associated with the hand support 105.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the hand grip 200 may be configured to rest across a width of a palmar portion of a hand, particularly in an area underneath the knuckles as illustrated in FIG. 2. In some instances, the hand grip 200 may be composed of similar materials as the hand support 105. In other embodiments, the hand grip 200 comprises layers of soft materials for padding, such as cotton, gel, or nylons, or other soft material configured to provide grip for the knuckles and support the compression of a first from inside the first when formed. Interior support from the hand grip 200 may prevent injuries related to over-compression when striking an object, thereby protecting the hand from breakages and sprains. The hand grip 200 combined with the open palm design 210 of the hand support 105 allows a range of flexibility for a hand received within, including forming a full, tight first around the hand grip 200, and further with the open palm design 210, allowing a hand to lay open and flat for conveniently removing or putting on additional dressings, such as gloves and tapes.

FIG. 2 further shows an embodiment of the hand wrap 100 comprising a hand strap 205 that may be located at an overlapping section of the hand support 105 and the elastic tubular liner 110. The hand strap 205 in its undressed state may be a long cloth material with elastic properties, wherein one end is operatively associated with the hand support 105 and the other end is attachable by hook and loop Velcro™ means, such that after substantially wrapping the hand, the remaining end of the hand strap 205 is inserted through the loop 225, and folded back over the loop 225 to secure, e.g. via a hoop and hook fastener such as Velcro™ the hand strap 205 around the wrist and upper arm portion received by the hand support 105. In some embodiments, the loop 225 may comprise canvas, rope, synthetics or other strip of durable, tough material. In other embodiments, the loop 225 may comprise the same material as the hand strap 205. The loop 225 may be attached to the hand support 105 at both ends of the loop 225 with sewn string, glue, or other means securely fastening the loop 225 to the hand support 105. An opening between the secured ends of the loop 225 allows the hand strap 205 to be inserted. Dressed properly around the hand support 105, the hand strap 205 may provide additional support and protection to a hand received therein, as well as securing means for holding the hand support 105 in place.

FIG. 3 is a dorsal perspective view of the hand wrap 100 ready to receive a glove. The hand support 105 is shown underneath the hand strap 205. The elastic tubular liner 110 compressively receives a portion of the lower arm. FIG. 3 depicts the hand strap 205 fully wrapped and secured around the hand support 105.

FIGS. 4A and 4B are perspective views of the hand wrap 100 underlying a glove 400 having a glove opening 405. FIG. 4A depicts the elastic tubular liner 110 with opening 130 underlying the glove 400. FIG. 4B depicts the elastic tubular liner 110 folded over the glove 400 and exposing moisture wicking material, also known as a sweat band 410.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4A, the hand wrap 100 receives a glove 400 over the hand support 105 (hidden) and a portion of the elastic tubular liner 110. The length of the elastic tubular liner 110 is sufficient to extend beyond the glove opening 405, and in some cases, may extend the opening 130 to an upper portion of the arm as shown.

In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4B, the elastic tubular liner 110 is folded over an end portion of the glove 400 defining the glove opening 405 (see 405, FIG. 4A). In some embodiments, the opening 130 of the elastic tubular liner 110 may be received securely in a crease characteristic of the glove 400. The fold-over depicted in FIG. 4B illustrates a dual layer of compression fabric, wherein the portion of elastic tubular liner 110 under the glove 400 and in contact with the skin defines a first layer of compression, and the second fold-over portion overlapping the glove 400 defines a second layer of compression. The second layer of compression fabric of the elastic tubular liner 110 compressively receives an end portion of the glove 400, securing the glove 400 to the athlete's hand and arm. In some embodiments, the second layer of the elastic tubular liner 110 may provide a sweat band 410 comprising moisture-wicking materials, such as, and merely by way of example, an integrated cotton skin, water resistant polyester, synthetics, nylons, lycra, terry, and other materials with moisture-wicking properties. Additionally, the second layer of the elastic tubular liner 110 serves to create a smooth surface over the glove 400, which may cover rough surfaces, such as Velcro™ or laces characteristic to the glove 400 and thereby improve equipment safety by preventing abrasions.

FIG. 5 is a palmar perspective view of the structure of the hand support 105. The hand support 105 comprises gel knuckle padding 500 embedded in soft foam knuckles 525. The soft foam knuckles 525 are operatively associated with a soft foam body 515 underlying a layer of dense foam body 505. The hand support 105 may comprise a horse-shoe side splint 520 having elastic corners 510 and wrapping around a perimeter of the soft foam body 515 and knuckles. Further, the hand support 105 may comprise a thumb support 530.

Directly lining the dorsum of a hand along the metacarpal bones is the dense foam body 505 comprising a layer of thick, dense foam to prevent the metacarpal bones from snapping or flexing when striking an object with the fist. The dense foam body 505 may extend from a top edge of the knuckles to a wrist, thereby lining the entire length of the underlying metacarpal bones from knuckles to wrist. The dense foam body 505 may be attached, by glue or other binding means, to a thin, soft foam body 515 covering a larger area and forming a wrist portion of the hand support 105. The soft foam body 515 provides support and flexibility at the wrist, and a means for securing the dense foam body 505 in place above the dorsum. In some embodiments, the soft foam body 515 may be of a uniform thickness throughout (e.g. ⅛ inch), and in other embodiments, the soft foam body 515 may have variable thicknesses throughout. The dense foam body 505 may be a thicker layer and smaller layer of foam concentrated primarily above the metacarpal bones. In other embodiments, the hand support 105 may comprise additional multiple layers of foam of variable thicknesses and flexibility.

FIG. 5 further shows a layer of gel knuckle padding 500 embedded in a layer of soft foam knuckles 525. The gel knuckle padding 500 may comprise a rectangular strip of gel concentrated in a region surrounding the knuckles, such that shocks from impact are absorbed and dispersed, thereby reducing risk of injury from striking. The gel knuckle padding 500 is embedded in a layer of soft foam knuckles 525 concentrated over a larger area of the knuckles. In some embodiments, the soft foam knuckles 525 comprises the same material as the soft foam body 515, and further, may be manufactured from the same cut. In other embodiments, the soft foam body 515 may comprise multiple layers of foam. The soft foam knuckles 525 may be thicker than the gel knuckle padding 500, such as, and merely by way of example, ½ inch thick for the soft foam knuckles 525 and ¼ inch thick for the gel knuckle padding 500. In some aspects, the soft foam knuckles 525 are indented to receive the shape of the gel knuckle padding 500 within.

FIG. 5 shows a thumb support 530 covering, in some embodiments, both a dorsal and joint portion of the thumb. The thumb support 530 may be largely rectangular shaped and comprise a hard dense foam to prevent injury, such as dislocations, to a thumb. In some embodiments, the dense foam of the thumb support 530 may be manufactured from, or an extension of, the same material as the dense foam body 505. Merely by way of example, the dense foam for the thumb support 530 may be approximately ¼ inch thick, and bound or glued to other foam layers of the hand support 105, such as the soft foam body 515 or horse-shoe side splint 520.

In FIG. 5, the horse-shoe side splint 520, also known as a “fist compressor” comprises a strip of durable material wrapping around regions defining the left and right sides of a hand, and around the front of the knuckles. The horse-shoe side splint 520 further comprises elastic corners 510, such that the splint 520 compresses the metacarpal bones of a first to prevent flexing or snapping of the bones during impact. The elastic corners 510 also allow for universal fitting of the hand support 105, as the width of the horse-shoe 520 may be stretched to fit different hand widths. In some embodiments, the horse-shoe side splint 520 may comprise durable, canvas-like material adhered to the perimeter of the soft foam body 515 and dense foam body 505. In another aspect, the horse-shoe side splint 520 may be bound or glued to the thumb support 530.

FIG. 6 is a dorsal perspective view of the structure of the hand support 105. The hand support 105 is received on a hand, with the soft foam body 515 and dense foam body 505 (hidden) resting on a dorsal portion of the hand. The soft foam body 515 extends to cover a portion of the wrist to provide wrist support. The thumb support 530 protects a portion of the thumb and joint by securing to a portion of the foam body attached to the horse-shoe side splint 520. The horse-shoe side splint 520 wraps around a perimeter of the hand support 105 and comprises elastic corners 510 allowing the width of the hand support 105 to mold to the shape of the hand. The soft foam knuckles 525 rest over a portion of the knuckles and fingers to provide cushioning during impact.

FIG. 7 shows an exemplary embodiment of a cross-section cutout of the hand support 105 for a section of the hand support 105 situated against a dorsal portion of a hand. The hand support 105 structure may comprise an outer covering 700 of dense material, such as a soft canvas fabric and/or waterproof polyester. Underneath the outer covering 700 is the soft foam body 515 extending from the knuckles and wrist portion of the hand support 105. Underlying the soft foam body 515 is a layer of thick, dense foam forming a dense foam body 505 concentrated on the dorsum of a hand. In some embodiments, the elastic tubular liner 110 may extend throughout a portion of the hand support 105, underlying the soft foam body 515 and the dense foam body 505. In some embodiments, the elastic tubular liner 110 may contact the dorsal surface of a hand. Some layers shown in FIG. 7 may be adhered together during manufacture, and other layers may simply be secured by compression forces. In some embodiments, the hand support 105 may comprise additional layers, combinations, and arrangements of foams, such as, and merely by way of example, the dense foam body 505 sandwiched between two layers of soft foam body 515, or the soft foam body 515 underlying the dense foam body 505.

Various embodiments of the disclosure could also include permutations of the various elements recited in the claims as if each dependent claim was a multiple dependent claim incorporating the limitations of each of the preceding dependent claims as well as the independent claims. Such permutations are expressly within the scope of this disclosure.

The description of the various embodiments has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limiting of the invention or the claims thereto to the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiment described and shown in the figures was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention, the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All references cited herein are incorporated in their entirety by reference.

Claims

1. A hand wrap for underlying a glove, the hand wrap comprising:

a hand support having a hand grip configured to engage the first of a hand received therein, the hand grip further being configured to contact with a palmar width directly underside the knuckles of a hand abutting the support; and

an elastic tubular liner operatively associated with the hand support, the elastic tubular liner having a length sufficient to extend beyond an opening of a glove receiving the hand support and the tubular liner, the tubular liner defining a first layer within the glove and folding over as a second layer, wherein the second layer overlaps an end portion of the glove defining the opening and sandwiches the end portion of the glove between the first and second layers.

2. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the hand support further comprises a plurality of finger apertures and a thumb aperture.

3. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the hand support is substantially anatomically shaped, the anatomical shaping configured to securely fit over a portion of a hand received therein.

4. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the second layer of the elastic tubular liner further comprises moisture-wicking material along a surface of the layer not in contact with the glove and the first layer when folded over.

5. The hand wrap of claim 4, wherein the moisture-wicking material is an integrated cotton skin.

6. The hand wrap of claim 1, further comprising a hand strap operatively associated with the hand wrap, wherein with the hand strap wrapped around and secured to a portion of the hand wrap, the hand wrap is forcibly attached to a hand received therein.

7. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the elastic tubular liner further comprises antimicrobial material along a length of the liner surface which in use, is in direct contact with a user's skin.

8. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the hand support further comprises a gel knuckle pad configured to engage the knuckles of a hand received in the hand wrap.

9. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the hand support further comprises at least one layer of foam configured to extend along a dorsal surface of a hand received therein.

10. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the hand support further comprises a horseshoe side splint with elastic corners configured to extend along a dorsal surface of a hand received therein, the splint having two ends lining either side of the hand, each end divided by a width of the hand received therein.

11. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the hand support further comprises an open palm configured to expose a palmar surface of a hand received therein.

12. The hand wrap of claim 1, wherein the hand support further comprises a thumb support configured to extend along a portion of the thumb and joint.

13. A method for protecting a hand and wrist received within a hand wrap for underlying a glove, comprising:

providing a hand support and elastic tubular liner operatively associated with the hand support;

engaging a first of a hand received within the hand support with a hand grip in contact with a palmar width directly underside the knuckles of the hand abutting the support;

compressively receiving a portion of an arm in the elastic tubular liner as a first layer;

folding over the elastic tubular liner as a second layer overlapping the first layer; and

compressively receiving and overlapping an end portion of the glove with the second layer, wherein the end portion of the glove defining the opening is sandwiched between the first and second layers.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the second layer of the elastic tubular liner further provides moisture-wicking properties along a surface of the liner not in contact with the glove and the first layer when folded over.

15. The method of claim 13, wherein the hand support further provides anatomically supportive structures for a hand received therein.

16. The method of claim 13, wherein the elastic tubular liner further provides antimicrobial properties along a length of the liner surface which in use, is in direct contact with a user's skin.

17. The method of claim 13 wherein the hand support further provides gel padded knuckles configured to engage the knuckles of a hand received in the hand wrap.

18. A method for protecting a hand and wrist received within a hand wrap for underlying a glove, comprising:

providing a hand support having a hand grip configured to engage a first of a hand received therein, the hand grip further being configured to contact a palmar width directly underside the knuckles of the hand abutting the support; and

operatively associating an elastic tubular liner with the hand support, wherein the elastic tubular liner comprises dual compression layers having a first layer receiving a portion of an arm, and a second layer configured to fold over and overlap an end portion of the glove defining the opening and sandwiching the end portion of the glove between the first and second layers, wherein the second layer further comprises moisture-wicking properties along a surface of the liner not in contact with the glove and the first layer when folded over.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the hand support further provides anatomically supportive structures for a hand received therein.

20. The method of claim 18, wherein the hand support further provides gel padded knuckles configured to engage the knuckles of a hand received in the hand wrap.