Thumb Holes - Yay or Nay?

tototwo · ‎03-09-2010

Any thoughts on thumb holes in some sleeve cuffs? Do they have a purpose?

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- Eleanor Roosevelt

BrandiDavis · ‎06-27-2016

Since I LIVE in Cuddl Duds YEAR round and essentially every one of their shirts has thumbholes, I will say Yes, they serve a purpose! I use them if my hands are cold, they are also very convenient if I have to put a jacket on over the shirt as the sleeves don't "ride" up this way.

I don't see why anyone would have an issue with them, they are there if you need them and if you don't just don't use them. Pretty simple :-)

~ Hope in TN ~

Pook · ‎03-20-2010

Love thumbholes. Been wearing arm warmers with them most of my life. I taught baton for over 20 years and used them for high school twirlers to wear at football games to keep the wrists and more moveable.

Catlady Nicole · ‎03-09-2010

I have one item, A342098 Cuddl Duds Double Plush Velour Mock Neck Zip-Up Jacket that has thumb holes. I don't use them, and they don't bother me. I thought they were a bit silly, but I overlooked them and and glad I did, I love this jacket!!

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Iwantcoffee · ‎03-11-2010

Yes! I have one top with thumb holes. As for purpose I think they provide a little warmth for hands and protection from sun.

Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

@BrandiDavis Agree. I wear a lot of the brands AnyBody, Peace Love World, and non-QVC "athletic-wear." I love my thumb holes for the same reasons you gave.

Going out on my deck early on a cold morning with my thermos of coffee to clear my head; walking my dog; out on my daily power walks, or just lounging on my sofa with my throw and a good book -- they just feel good to me.

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

I don't like them. The sleeves I have with thumb holes get cuffed.

tototwo · ‎03-09-2010

It's not just Cuddl Duds - seems like almost every knit top or sweatshirt has them anymore. I don't use thumb holes and have cut them off a time or two. I can keep my sleeves pulled down without them. So it's not an "issue" -- just wondered why they are there in the first place. Thank you for the explanations. For me, I try not to buy garments with obvious holes on the cuffs, but they're difficult to avoid. Some of the cutest knit tops have them.

* A woman is like a tea bag. You can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. *
- Eleanor Roosevelt

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

I have a couple of thumb hole shirts. When I ride my bike early in the morning and it is cold, I'm glad to have them. Otherwise, I ignore their existence and don't use the thumb hole . They have a purpose but I don't incorporate them into my daily wardrobe.