🏷️ What is Dents?
Dents is one of Britain's oldest surviving fashion manufacturers, founded in 1777 by John Dent in Worcester, England, so it has well over 200 years of glovemaking heritage. The brand is known for luxury leather gloves and has supplied the British Royal Family over the centuries, including the coronation gloves of George VI in 1937 and Elizabeth II in 1953. Dents also holds a Royal Warrant, the official seal of approval granted to suppliers of the Royal Household. The Heritage collection is still handcrafted at the Warminster workshop in Wiltshire, using artisan techniques and cutting patterns some of which date back to 1839.
🧤 What types of products does Dents offer?
Dents offers a wide range of leather and wool accessories. Leather gloves for men and women are the historic heart of the range, in a variety of styles and materials: gloves lined with silk or cashmere for the city, unlined driving gloves for sensitivity at the wheel, touchscreen-compatible pairs, and styles in suede, peccary, deerskin and hairsheep lamb. Cashmere scarves, hats, belts and small leather goods complete the offering. The Heritage collection is handmade in England, and sits alongside a more accessible line designed in Great Britain.
💡 Good to know: Dents offers a repair service for its gloves, which helps extend the life of each pair. Check the Dents website for the current details of how it works.
🎬 Dents and James Bond: what is the connection?
Dents is closely tied to British pop culture through James Bond. The gloves worn by Daniel Craig in Skyfall and Spectre were made by Dents: unlined hairsheep driving gloves created in collaboration with the actor. The Fleming model, named in tribute to Bond creator Ian Fleming, has since become one of the brand's best-sellers. Dents also made the gloves worn by Batman and the Joker in Tim Burton's 1989 Batman film.
💡 Tip: the Fleming is an unlined driving glove, designed for grip and feel at the wheel. If you want gloves for everyday wear and protection from the cold, go for a lined style instead, such as those with silk or cashmere linings.
🐄 What materials does Dents use for its gloves?
Dents works with leathers chosen for their quality and feel. Peccary, a leather from a wild South American pig, is prized for its distinctive small-grain texture and durability. Deerskin is known for its softness and lightness. Hairsheep lamb is the signature leather of the brand's driving models. Dents states that the leather it uses is a by-product of the food industry.
🏺 What makes the Heritage collection different from other ranges?
The Heritage collection is where Dents craftsmanship is at its finest. Every pair is made by hand at the Warminster workshop, with each glove individually cut using patterns that in some cases date back to 1839. Two details stand out: the "quirks", small diamond-shaped pieces of leather sewn at the base of the fingers to help the glove fit well, and "hand felling", where the cuff is stitched to the lining by hand to help the glove keep its shape. If you value traditional making methods, this is the range to look at.
🔖 When does Dents offer its best promotions?
Dents runs sales on gloves, scarves and accessories from time to time, with the biggest chances of a bargain usually around Black Friday, the winter and summer sales and end-of-season clearances. Discount levels change from one sale to the next, so check the Dents website for what is on now. You will also find the latest promo codes on this page.
💡 Good to know: Dents gloves make a classic gift for Christmas, birthdays, Father's Day or Mother's Day. If you are not sure of the size or style, check the Dents website to see whether gift cards are on offer.
📏 How do I choose my glove size at Dents?
Measure around your hand at the knuckles, just below the fingers, with your hand flat and fingers together. Then compare the result with the size guide on the Dents website. New leather gloves feel slightly snug at first, then relax and mould to your hand with wear. If you are between two sizes, the smaller one is usually the safer choice for leather.
❓ My Dents promo code is not working, what should I do?
Codes often exclude sale items and some collections, so check the conditions shown with the code on our page. Make sure the items in your basket are eligible and that any minimum spend has been met. Also check that you have typed the code exactly as shown. If it still fails, the delivery and returns details are in the practical information box, and the customer service contact details are there too.
🛍️ Are there special Dents offers during Black Friday?
Dents has run Black Friday offers on leather gloves, cashmere scarves and accessories, but the discounts vary from year to year. It is a good time to buy a pair for yourself or an early Christmas present. Keep an eye on this page, as we update it when new offers and codes appear.
🧼 How do I look after my Dents leather gloves?
Leather gloves last longest when treated gently. If they get wet, let them dry naturally at room temperature, away from radiators and direct heat, which can stiffen the leather. Store them flat or loosely laid out rather than crumpled in a pocket. If a pair does get damaged, remember that Dents offers a repair service.
