BACKGROUND

[0001] Combat sports involve a grueling match between fighters in a contest of strength, speed, reflexes, attention, and endurance. Fighters may perspire considerably, may endure bleeding wounds, and may lose other body fluids such as tears, saliva, mucus, and the like. Such bodily fluids may irritate or obstruct the eyes of a fighter. The resulting obstruction in vision may be dangerous, considering that a moment of distraction may render a fighter vulnerable to an attack. Boxers, for example, may be vulnerable because it may be difficult to effectively keep their eyes free from fluid during an ongoing round. Removal of excess body fluids from the face or eyes may increase the safety of the sport, and may also allow matches to be scored more on skill than on outcomes resulting from unfortunate or unpredictable distraction caused by excess body fluids.

[0002] The present application appreciates that managing distraction in combat sports caused by excess body fluids may be a challenging endeavor.

SUMMARY

[0003] In one embodiment, a towel member configured to be secured about a wrist portion of a combat glove is provided. The towel member may include a first absorbent cloth. The first absorbent cloth may include a front side, a back side, a width, and a length. The length of the absorbent cloth may be terminated by a first end and a second end. At least one fastener may be provided to secure the first end to the second end about the wrist portion of the combat glove.

[0004] In another embodiment, a towel member configured to be secured about a body of a combat glove is provided. The towel member may include a first absorbent cloth. The first absorbent cloth may include a main body configured to overlay a dorsal side of the body of the combat glove. The first absorbent cloth may include a first appendage extending from an ulnar border of the main body and a second appendage extending from a radial border of the main body. The first appendage and the second appendage may include at least one fastener to secure the first appendage to the second appendage medially along a palmar portion of the combat glove.

[0005] In one embodiment, a towel member configured to be secured about a thumb-receiving portion of a combat glove is provided. The towel member may include a first absorbent cloth. The first absorbent cloth may include a front side, a back side, a width, and a length. The width of the absorbent cloth may be terminated by a left appendage and a right appendage. At least one fastener may be provided to secure the left appendage to the right appendage about the thumb-receiving portion of the combat glove.

[0006] In another embodiment, a towel member configured to be wrapped about a combat glove is provided. The towel member may include a first absorbent cloth. The first absorbent cloth may include a front side, a back side, a length, and a width. The first absorbent cloth may include a first adhesive material. The first adhesive material may line at least a portion of the back side of the first absorbent cloth.

[0007] In another embodiment, a towel member configured to be secured to a wrist-securing strap of a combat glove is provided. The towel member may include a first absorbent cloth. The first absorbent cloth may include a front side, a back side, a width, and a length. The length may be terminated by an ulnar end and a radial end. The towel member may include an opening defined by the first absorbent cloth. The opening may be configured to accept the wrist-securing strap of the combat glove. The first absorbent cloth may include one or more of a first hook and loop fastener on the back side. The first hook and loop fastener may be complimentary to a second hook and loop fastener, where the second hook and loop fastener originates on a wrist portion of the combat glove.

[0008] In one embodiment, a boxing glove is provided. The boxing glove may include a wrist portion. The boxing glove may include a central body. The central body may include a back portion, a palmar portion, and a striking surface. The boxing glove may include a thumb-receiving portion. The thumb-receiving portion may at least partially include an absorbent material.

[0009] In another embodiment, a method for producing a boxing glove with an absorbent thumb-receiving portion is provided. The method may include: configuring a first material for a back portion and a striking surface of the boxing glove; affixing a first lining material to the first material; and inserting a first stuffing material between the first material and the first lining material. The method may include: configuring a second material for a palmar portion of the boxing glove; and affixing the second material to one or more of the first material and the first lining material to provide a central body. The method may include: configuring a third material for a wrist portion of the boxing glove; and affixing the third material to one or more of the first material, the second material, and the first lining material. The method may include: configuring a fourth material for an interior thumb-receiving portion of the boxing glove; configuring a fifth material for an exterior thumb- receiving portion of the boxing glove; affixing a second lining material to the fifth material; inserting a second stuffing material between the fifth material and the second lining material; and affixing one or more of the fifth material and the second lining material to the fourth material to provide the thumb-receiving portion of the boxing glove. The method may include: affixing the thumb-receiving portion to the central body; wherein one or more of the fourth material and the fifth material may include an absorbent material.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The accompanying figures, together with the detailed description provided below, describe example embodiments of the claimed invention.

[0011] FIG. 1A is a drawing illustrating a front side of an example towel member configured to be secured about a wrist portion of a combat glove.

[0012] FIG. IB is a drawing illustrating a back side of the example towel member of FIG. 1A configured to be secured about a wrist portion of a combat glove.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a drawing of the example towel member of FIG. 1A and

FIG. IB depicted in a secured configuration.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an example towel member configured to be secured about a wrist portion and a thumb-receiving portion of a combat glove.

[0015] FIG. 4A is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG. 2 secured about a wrist portion of the boxing glove.

[0016] FIG. 4B is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG. 2 secured about a wrist portion of the boxing glove.

[0017] FIG. 5A is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG. 3 secured about a wrist portion and a thumb-receiving portion of the boxing glove. [0018] FIG. 5B is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG. 3 secured about a wrist portion and a thumb-receiving portion of the boxing glove.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a drawing of an example towel member configured to be secured about a body of a combat glove.

[0020] FIG. 7 A is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG. 6 secured about a body of the boxing glove.

[0021] FIG. 7B is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG. 6 secured about a body of the boxing glove.

[0022] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating an example towel member configured to be secured about a body and a wrist portion of a combat glove.

[0023] FIG. 9A is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG. 8 secured about a body and a wrist portion of the boxing glove.

[0024] FIG. 9B is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG.

8 secured about a body and a wrist portion of the boxing glove.

[0025] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating an example towel member configured to be secured about a thumb-receiving portion of a combat glove.

[0026] FIG. 11A is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG.

10 secured about a thumb-receiving portion of the boxing glove. [0027] FIG. 11B is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a ventral side of the glove and the towel member of

FIG. 10 secured about a thumb-receiving portion of the boxing glove.

[0028] FIG. 12 is a drawing of an example towel member configured to be secured about a thumb-receiving portion and a body of a combat glove.

[0029] FIG. 13A is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG.

12 secured about a thumb-receiving portion and a body of the boxing glove.

[0030] FIG. 13B is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG.

12 secured about a thumb-receiving portion and a body of the boxing glove.

[0031] FIG. 14 is a drawing of an example towel member configured to be wrapped about a combat glove.

[0032] FIG. 15 is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove and the towel member of FIG.

14 wrapped about a wrist portion of the boxing glove and a wrist of a user.

[0033] FIG. 16A is a drawing illustrating a front side of an example towel member configured to be secured to a wrist-securing strap of a combat glove.

[0034] FIG. 16B is a drawing illustrating a back side of an the example towel member of FIG. 16A configured to be secured to a wrist-securing strap of a combat glove.

[0035] FIG. 17A is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates the towel member of FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B around a wrist- securing strap of a boxing glove, the wrist-securing strap being in an unsecured position. [0036] FIG. 17B is a drawing of an example boxing glove-towel member system that illustrates the towel member of FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B around a wrist- securing strap of a boxing glove, the wrist-securing strap being in a secured position.

[0037] FIG. 18A is a drawing of an example boxing glove that illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove with an absorbent thumb-receiving portion.

[0038] FIG. 18B is a drawing of an example boxing glove that illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove with an absorbent thumb-receiving portion.

[0039] FIG. 19 is a flow diagram of a method for producing a boxing glove with an absorbent thumb-receiving portion.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In various embodiments, a towel member configured to be secured about a wrist portion of a combat glove is provided. FIGs. 1A and IB depict an exemplary towel member 100. Towel member 100 may include a first absorbent cloth 10. First absorbent cloth 10 may include a front side, as depicted in FIG. 1A, and a back side, as depicted in FIG. IB. First absorbent cloth 10 may include, for example, dimensions of approximately 27 centimeters to 37 centimeters in length 14 and 7 centimeters to 9 centimeters in width 12 for an adult boxing glove. Towel member 100 may be constructed to accommodate any size boxing glove, mixed- martial arts glove, or other sparring glove. Length 14 may be terminated by a first end 16 and a second end 18. First end 16 may include a first fastener 20 located on the front side. Second end 18 may include a second fastener 21 on the back side. Second fastener 21 is shown in phantom in FIG. 1A and the first fastener 20 is shown in phantom in FIG. IB.

[0041] Towel member 100 may be in a secured state, as illustrated by towel member 200 in FIG. 2. First end 16 and second end 18 may be secured to one another by an attachment 22. Attachment 22 may represent the mating of first fastener 20 and second fastener 21. Complimentary first fastener 20 and second fastener 21 may include, for example, hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, eyelets for lacing, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, attachment 22 may represent an elastic material joining first end 16 to second end 18 (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to first end 16 and to second end 18.

[0042] In some embodiments, towel member 100/200 may include a sponge

(not shown). First absorbent cloth 10 may be at least partially affixed to the sponge. First absorbent cloth 10 may at least partially enclose the sponge. Towel member 100/200 may include a second absorbent cloth (not shown) configured to overlay first absorbent cloth 10. The sponge may be at least partially enclosed between first absorbent cloth 10 and the second absorbent cloth. The second absorbent cloth may be affixed to first absorbent cloth 10. The first and second absorbent cloths may be sewn around the sponge. The sponge may include, for example, a polyvinyl alcohol material, a polyester material, a polyurethane material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a natural sponge, a chamois cloth, a foam, or any other type of absorbent medium.

[0043] In many embodiments, towel member 100/200 may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within the absorbent cloths or sponge. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water-drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent.

[0044] In numerous embodiments, towel member 100/200 may be secured about a wrist portion of a boxing glove or any other combat glove, such as a mixed- martial arts glove. FIG. 4A illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. The dorsal side of the boxing glove may include a wrist portion 32, a body 34, an exterior thumb- receiving portion 36, and a striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 401 may include towel member 100/200 secured about wrist portion 32. FIG. 4B illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove. The ventral side of the boxing glove may include wrist portion 32, a palmar portion 40, exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, an interior thumb-receiving portion 42, and striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 402 may include towel member 100/200 secured about wrist portion 32. First end 16 may be secured to second end 18 by attachment 22. Alternatively, towel member 100/200 may be permanently affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove. Towel member 100/200 may be affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove by sewing, gluing, or the like.

[0045] In several embodiments, towel member 100/200 may include a first absorbent cloth extension 24. First absorbent extension 24 may extend from length 14 of first absorbent cloth 10, as illustrated in towel member 300 in FIG. 3. First absorbent extension 24 may be configured to be fastened about a thumb-receiving portion of a combat glove. First absorbent cloth extension 24 may include a front side and a back side and may have, for example, dimensions of approximately 6 centimeters to 11 centimeters in width 25 and 15 centimeters to 18 centimeters in length 27 for an adult boxing glove. Towel member 300 may be constructed to accommodate any size boxing glove, mixed-martial arts glove, or other sparring glove. First absorbent cloth 10 and first absorbent cloth extension 24 may be manufactured from the same material or may be manufactured from different materials. Length 27 of first absorbent cloth extension 24 may be terminated by a left appendage 26 and a right appendage 28. Left appendage 26 may include a left-end fastener 30 located on the front side. Right appendage 28 may include a right-end fastener 31 located on the back side. Complimentary left-end fastener 30 and right- end fastener 31 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, left appendage 26 and right appendage 28 may be joined by an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to left appendage 26 and to right appendage 28.

[0046] In many embodiments, towel member 300 may include a sponge. A first sponge (not shown) may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclosed by first absorbent cloth 10. A second sponge (not shown) may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclosed by first absorbent cloth extension 24. Towel member 300 may include one or more of a second absorbent cloth (not shown) and a second absorbent cloth extension (not shown). The second absorbent cloth and second absorbent cloth extension may be configured to overlay first absorbent cloth 10 and first absorbent cloth extension 24, respectively. The first sponge may be at least partially enclosed between the first and second absorbent cloths and the second sponge may be at least partially enclosed between the first and second absorbent cloth extensions. First absorbent cloth 10 may be affixed to the second absorbed cloth. First absorbent cloth extension 24 may be affixed to the second absorbent cloth extension. The first and second sponge may be of the same or different material. The first and second sponge may be separate or be of one uninterrupted sponge. The first and second sponge may include, for example, a polyvinyl alcohol material, a polyester material, a polyurethane material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a natural sponge, a chamois cloth, a foam, or any other type of absorbent medium.

[0047] In some embodiments, towel member 300 may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within the absorbent cloths, absorbent cloth extensions, or sponges. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water-drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent.

[0048] In numerous embodiments, towel member 300 may be secured about a wrist portion of a boxing glove or any other combat glove, such as a mixed-martial arts glove. FIG. 5A illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. The dorsal side of the boxing glove may include a wrist portion 32, a body 34, an exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, and a striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 501 may include towel member 300 fastened about wrist portion 32 and may extend around exterior thumb-receiving portion 36. FIG. 5B illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove. The ventral side of the boxing glove may include wrist portion 32, a palmar portion 40, exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, an interior thumb-receiving portion 42, and striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 502 may include towel member 300 secured about wrist portion 32, wherein first end 16 may be secured to second end 18 by attachment 22. Attachment 22 may include complementary first fastener 20 and second fastener 21 coupled to each other. Complementary fasteners 20 and 21 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, eyelets with lace, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, attachment 22 may be an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to first end 16 and to second end 18. Towel member 300 may extend over exterior thumb- receiving portion 36, wherein left appendage 26 may be joined to right appendage 28 along interior thumb-receiving portion 42 by an attachment 44. Attachment 44 may include complementary left-end fastener 30 and right-end fastener 31 coupled to each other. Complementary left-end fastener 30 and right-end fastener 31 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, attachment 44 may be an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to left appendage 26 and to right appendage 28. Alternatively, towel member 300 may be permanently affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove. Towel member 300 may be affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove by sewing, gluing, or the like.

[0049] In various embodiments, a towel member 600 configured to be fastened about a body of a combat glove is provided. Towel member 600, as depicted in

FIG. 6, may include a first absorbent cloth 45. First absorbent cloth 45 may include a front side and a back side. First absorbent cloth 45 may include, for example, dimensions of approximately 15 centimeters to 20 centimeters in length 54 and 10 centimeters to 15 centimeters in width 53 for an adult boxing glove. Towel member 600 may be constructed to accommodate any size boxing glove, mixed-martial arts glove, or other sparring glove. First absorbent cloth 45 may include a main body 46. Main body 46 may be configured to overlay a dorsal side of a body of a combat glove. Length 54 of first absorbent cloth 45 may be terminated by a first appendage 47 and a second appendage 48. First appendage 47 may include a first appendage fastener 50 on the back side. Second appendage 48 may include a second appendage fastener 51 on the front side. Towel member 600 may be contoured at second appendage 48, as illustrated by recess 59. Recess 59 may accommodate the crevice in which a thumb- receiving portion meets the body of the combat glove.

[0050] In many embodiments, towel member 600 may be secured by mating first appendage fastener 50 and second appendage fastener 51. First appendage fastener 50 and second appendage fastener 51 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, eyelets for lacing, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, first appendage 46 and second appendage 48 may be joined by an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to first appendage 46 and to second appendage 48.

[0051] In some embodiments, towel member 600 may include a sponge (not shown). First absorbent cloth 45 may be at least partially affixed to the sponge. First absorbent cloth 45 may at least partially enclose the sponge. Towel member 600 may include a second absorbent cloth (not shown) configured to overlay first absorbent cloth 45. The sponge may be at least partially enclosed between first absorbent cloth 45 and the second absorbent cloth. First absorbent cloth 45 may be affixed to the second absorbent cloth. The sponge may include, for example, a polyvinyl alcohol material, a polyester material, a polyurethane material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a natural sponge, a chamois cloth, a foam, or any other type of absorbent medium.

[0052] In many embodiments, towel member 600 may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within the absorbents cloth or sponge. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water-drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent.

[0053] In numerous embodiments, towel member 600 may be secured about a body of a boxing glove or any other combat glove, such as a mixed-martial arts glove. FIG. 7 A illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. The dorsal side of a boxing glove may include a wrist portion 32, a body 34, an exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, and a striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 701 may include towel member 600 about body 34. FIG. 7B illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove. The ventral side of the boxing glove may include wrist portion 32, a palmar portion 40, exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, an interior thumb-receiving portion 42, and striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 702 may include towel member 600 about body 34 and secured medially along palmar portion 40. The securement may include first appendage 46 joined to second appendage 48 by an attachment 52. Attachment 52 may include complementary first appendage fastener 50 and second appendage fastener 51 coupled to each other. Complementary first appendage fastener 50 and second appendage fastener 51 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, eyelets with lace, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, attachment 52 may be an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to first appendage 46 and to second appendage 48. Alternatively, towel member 600 may be permanently affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove. Towel member 600 may be affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove by sewing, gluing, or the like.

[0054] In several embodiments, towel member 600 may include a first absorbent cloth extension 86 and a second absorbent cloth 87, as illustrated as towel member 800a in FIG. 8A. First absorbent cloth extension 86 may be configured to at least partially overlay a dorsal side of a body of a combat glove. Second absorbent cloth 87 may be configured to be fastened about a wrist portion of a combat glove. First absorbent cloth 45 and the second absorbent cloth 87 may be joined by first absorbent cloth extension 86. First absorbent cloth extension 86 may extend substantially perpendicular from length 54 of first absorbent cloth 45. Second absorbent cloth 87 may extend substantially perpendicular from first absorbent cloth extension 86 and be substantially parallel to first absorbent cloth 45. Second absorbent cloth 87 may include a front side and a back side. Second absorbent cloth 87 may include, for example, dimensions of approximately 7 centimeters to 9 centimeters in width 94 and 27 centimeters to 37 centimeters in length 92 for an adult boxing glove. Towel member 800a may be constructed to accommodate any size boxing glove, mixed-martial arts glove, or other sparring glove. Length 92 may be terminated by a third appendage 88 and a fourth appendage 89. Third appendage 88 may include a third appendage fastener 90 located on the front side, and fourth appendage 89 may include a fourth appendage fastener 91 located on the back side. Third appendage fastener 90 and fourth appendage fastener 91 may be secured to one another about the wrist portion of the combat glove. Complementary third appendage fastener 90 and fourth appendage fastener 91 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, eyelets with lace, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, third appendage 88 may be secured to fourth appendage 89 by an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to third appendage 88 and to fourth appendage 89. In another embodiment, as depicted by towel member 800b in FIG. 10B, second appendage 48 and fourth appendage 89 (alternatively first appendage 47 and third appendage 88) may include a connecting appendage 93. Connecting appendage 93 may define an opening 95. Opening 95 may be configured to receive a thumb-receiving portion of the combat glove.

[0055] In many embodiments, towel members 800a and 800b may include a sponge. A first sponge (not shown) may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclosed by first absorbent cloth 45. A second sponge (not shown) may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclosed by first absorbent cloth extension 86. A third sponge (not shown) may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclosed by second absorbent cloth 87. Towel members 800a and 800b may include one or more of a third absorbent cloth (not shown), a second absorbent cloth extension (not shown), and fourth absorbent cloth (not shown). The third absorbent cloth and fourth absorbent cloth extension may be configured to overlay first absorbent cloth 45 and second absorbent cloth 87, respectively. The second absorbent cloth extension may be configured to overlay first absorbent cloth extension 86. The first sponge may be at least partially enclosed between the first and third absorbent cloths, the second sponge may be at least partially enclosed between the first and second absorbent cloth extensions, and the third sponge may be at least partially enclosed between the second and fourth absorbent cloths. First absorbent cloth 45 may be affixed to the third absorbent cloth. First absorbent cloth extension 86 may be affixed to the second absorbent cloth extension. Second absorbent cloth 87 may be affixed to the fourth absorbent cloth. One or more of the first, second, and third sponge may be of the same or different material. One or more of the first, second, and third sponge may be separate or be of one uninterrupted sponge. The first, second, and third sponge may include, for example, a polyvinyl alcohol material, a polyester material, a polyurethane material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a natural sponge, a chamois cloth, a foam, or any other type of absorbent medium.

[0056] In some embodiments, towel members 800a and 800b may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within the absorbent cloths, absorbent cloth extensions, or sponges. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water- drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent.

[0057] In numerous embodiments, towel members 800a and 800b may be secured about a body and a wrist portion of a boxing glove, or any other combat glove, such as a mixed-martial arts glove. FIG. 9A illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. The dorsal side of the boxing glove may include a wrist portion 32, a body 34, an exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, and a striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 901 may include towel member 800a about body 34 and extending to and around wrist portion 32. FIG. 9B illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove. The ventral side of the boxing glove may include wrist portion 32, a palmar portion 40, exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, an interior thumb-receiving portion 42, and striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 902 may include towel member 800a secured medially along palmar portion 40 and secured along an interior side of wrist portion 32. Towel member 800a may be secured about body 34, wherein first appendage 47 and second appendage 48 are joined by an attachment 92. Attachment 92 may include complementary first appendage fastener 50 and second appendage fastener 51 coupled to each other. Complementary first appendage fastener 50 and second appendage fastener 51 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, eyelets with lace, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, attachment 92 may be an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to first appendage 47 and to second appendage 48. Towel member 800a may be secured about wrist portion 32, wherein third appendage 88 and fourth appendage 89 of second absorbent cloth 87 may be joined by an attachment 102. Attachment 102 may include complementary third appendage fastener 90 and fourth appendage fastener 91 coupled to each other. Complementary third appendage fastener 90 and fourth appendage fastener 91 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, eyelets with lace, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, attachment 102 may be an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to third appendage 88 and to fourth appendage 89. Alternatively, towel members 800a and 800b may be permanently affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove. Towel members 800a and 800b may be affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove by sewing, gluing, or the like.

[0058] In various embodiments, a towel member 1000 configured to be secured about a thumb-receiving portion of a combat glove is provided. Towel member 1000 may include a first absorbent cloth 96. First absorbent cloth 96 may include a front side and a back side. First absorbent cloth 96 may include, for example, dimensions of approximately 15 centimeters to 18 centimeters in length 101 and 6 centimeters to 1 1 centimeters in width 102 for an adult boxing glove. Towel member 1000 may be constructed to accommodate any size boxing glove, mixed- martial arts glove, or other sparring glove. Towel member 1000 may include a left appendage 97 extending from length 101 of first absorbent cloth 96. Left appendage 97 may include a left appendage fastener 201 on the front side. Left appendage 97 may be contoured to include a recess 99. Recess 99 may accommodate the crevice where a thumb-receiving portion meets a body of a combat glove. Towel member 1000 may include a right appendage 98. Right appendage 98 may include a right appendage fastener 202 on the back side. Left appendage 97 and right appendage 98 may be configured to be secured about the thumb-receiving portion of a combat glove.

[0059] In many embodiments, towel member 1000 may include a sponge (not shown). The sponge may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclosed by first absorbent cloth 96. Towel member 1000 may include a second absorbent cloth (not shown) configured to overlay first absorbent cloth 96. The sponge may be at least partially enclosed by the first and second absorbent cloths. The second absorbent cloth may be affixed to first absorbent cloth 96. The sponge may include, for example, a polyvinyl alcohol material, a polyester material, a polyurethane material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a natural sponge, a chamois cloth, a foam, or any other type of absorbent medium.

[0060] In some embodiments, towel member 1000 may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within the absorbent cloths or sponge. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water-drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent.

[0061] In numerous embodiments, towel member 1000 may be secured about a thumb-receiving portion of a boxing glove, or any other combat glove, such as a mixed-martial arts glove. FIG. 11A illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. The dorsal side of the boxing glove may include a wrist portion 32, a body 34, an exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, and a striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 1101 may include towel member 1000 about exterior thumb-receiving portion 36.

FIG. 11B illustrates a ventral side of a boxing. The ventral side of the boxing glove may include wrist portion 32, a palmar portion 40, exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, an interior thumb-receiving portion 42, and striking surface 38. A boxing glove- towel member system 1102 may include towel member 1000 secured along interior thumb-receiving portion 42, wherein left appendage 97 may be joined to right appendage 98 by an attachment 104. Attachment 104 may include complementary left appendage fastener 201 and right appendage fastener 202 coupled to each other. Complementary left appendage fastener 201 and right appendage fastener 202 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, attachment 104 may be an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to left appendage 97 and to right appendage 98. Alternatively, towel member 1000 may be permanently affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove. Towel member 1000 may be affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove by sewing, gluing, or the like.

[0062] In several embodiments, towel member 1000 may include a second absorbent cloth 114, as illustrated as towel member 1200 in FIG. 12. Second absorbent cloth 114 may be configured to be secured about a body of a combat glove. Second absorbent cloth 114 may include a front side and a back side. Second absorbent cloth 114 may include, for example, dimensions of approximately 15 centimeters to 20 centimeters in length 115 and 8 centimeters to 15 centimeters in width 117 for an adult boxing glove. Towel member 1200 may be constructed to accommodate any size boxing glove, mixed-martial arts glove, or other sparring glove. The second absorbent cloth 114 may include a main body configured to overlay a body of a combat glove. The second absorbent cloth 114 may include a left end 118 extending from an ulnar border, and a right end 120 extending from a radial border. Left end 118 may include a left-end fastener 121 located on the front side. Right end 120 may have a right-end fastener 125 located on the back side (shown in phantom). Right end 120 may extend longer than the width 117 of second absorbent cloth 114 and may include a first securing fastener 127 on the front side. Right end 120 may be contoured to include a recess 121. Recess 121 may be configured to accommodate the crevice where a thumb-receiving portion meets a body of a combat glove. Towel member 1200 may include a proximal appendage 106 extending from a proximal end 103 of first absorbent cloth 96. Proximal appendage 106 may include a second securing fastener 119 located on the back side. First securing fastener 127 and second securing fastener 119 may be joined along a thenar eminence of a combat glove. Towel member 1400 may include a first absorbent cloth extension 112. Second absorbent cloth 114 may be joined to first absorbent cloth 96 by first absorbent cloth extension 112. First absorbent cloth extension 112 may be substantially opposite proximal appendage 106.

[0063] In many embodiments, towel member 1200 may include one or more of a sponge (not shown). First absorbent cloth 96 may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclose a first sponge (not shown). First absorbent cloth extension may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclose a second sponge (not shown). Second absorbent cloth 114 may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclose a third sponge (not shown). Towel member 1200 may include one or more of a third absorbent cloth (not shown), a second absorbent cloth extension (not shown), and fourth absorbent cloth (not shown). The third absorbent cloth may be configured to overlay first absorbent cloth 96 and the fourth absorbent cloth may be configured to overlay second absorbent cloth 114. The second absorbent cloth extension may be configured to overlay first absorbent cloth extension 112. The first sponge may be at least partially enclosed between the first and third absorbent cloths. The third absorbent cloth may be affixed to first absorbent cloth 96. The second sponge may be at least partially enclosed between the first and second absorbent cloth extensions. The second absorbent cloth extension may be affixed to first absorbent cloth extension 112. The third sponge may be at least partially enclosed between the second and fourth absorbent cloths. The fourth absorbent cloth may be affixed to second absorbent cloth 114. The absorbent cloths and absorbent cloth extensions may be sewn around the sponge. The first, second, and third sponge may be of the same material, or may be of different materials. The first, second, and third sponge may be separate or be of one uninterrupted sponge. The one or more sponge may include, for example, a polyvinyl alcohol material, a polyester material, a polyurethane material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a natural sponge, a chamois cloth, a foam, or any other type of absorbent medium.

[0064] In some embodiments, towel member 1200 may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within the absorbent cloths, absorbent cloth extensions, or sponges. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water-drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent.

[0065] In numerous embodiments, towel member 1200 may be secured about a thumb-receiving portion and a body of a boxing glove, or any other combat glove, such as a mixed-martial arts glove. FIG. 13A illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. The dorsal side of the boxing glove may include a wrist portion 32, a body 34, an exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, and a striking surface 38. A boxing glove- towel member system 1301 may include towel member 1200 about exterior thumb- receiving portion 36 and extend around body 34. FIG. 13B illustrates a ventral side of a boxing glove. The ventral side of the boxing glove may include wrist portion 32, a palmar portion 40, exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, an interior thumb-receiving portion 42, a thenar eminence 107, and striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 1302 may include towel member 1200 secured along interior thumb- receiving portion 42 and along palmar portion 40 of the boxing glove. Left appendage 97 and right appendage 98 may be secured along interior thumb-receiving portion 42 by an attachment 104. Left end 118 and right end 120 may be secured along palmar portion 40 by an attachment 132. Proximal appendage 106 and right end 120 may be secured along thenar eminence 107 by an attachment 130. Attachment 104 may include complementary left appendage fastener 201 and right appendage fastener 202. Attachment 132 may include complementary left-end fastener 121 and right-end fastener 125. Attachment 130 may include complementary first securing fastener 119 and second securing fastener 127. Complementary fasteners 201 and 202, 121 and 125, and 119 and 127 may include hook and loop patches, buttons, snaps, eyelets with lace, an adhesive material, or the like. Alternatively, attachment 104 may include an elastic material (not shown). Alternatively, attachment 132 may include an elastic material (not shown). Alternatively, attachment 130 may include an elastic material (not shown). The elastic material may be sewn to left appendage 97 and to right appendage 98. The elastic material may be sewn to left end 118 and to right end 120. The elastic material may be sewn to proximal appendage 106 and to right end 120. Alternatively, towel member 1200 may be permanently affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove. Towel member 1200 may be affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove by sewing, gluing, or the like.

[0066] In various embodiments, a towel member 1400, as illustrated in FIG.

14, may be configured to wrap about a wrist portion of a combat glove. Towel member 1400 may be configured to be wrap about a body of a combat glove. Towel member 1400 may be configured to wrap about a thumb-receiving portion of a combat glove. Towel member 1400 may include a first absorbent cloth 134. First absorbent cloth 134 may include a length, a width, a front side, and a back side. First absorbent cloth 134 may be approximately 1.3 centimeters to 2.5 centimeters in width. Towel member 1400 may include a first adhesive material 136. First adhesive material 136 may line at least a portion of the back side of first absorbent cloth 134. Towel member 1400 may be in the form of a tape.

[0067] In many embodiments, towel member 1400 may include a backing material 138. Backing material 138 may include a front side, a back side, a length, and a width. The front side of backing material 138 may adhere to first adhesive material 136, wherein first adhesive material 136 may reside on the back side of first absorbent cloth 134. Backing material 138 may include a second adhesive material 139. Second adhesive material 139 may line at least a portion of the back side of backing material 138. Backing material 138 and first absorbent cloth 134 may include perforations to allow for tearing. Backing material 138 may be constructed out of, for example, a paper material, a plastic film material, a cloth material, or the like.

[0068] In some embodiments, towel member 1400 may include first absorbent cloth 134 extending along at least a portion of the length of backing material 138. Towel member 1400 may include two or more first absorbent cloths (not shown). Each absorbent cloth may be separated by one or more voids (not shown) along the length of backing material 138. A void may be characterized by an area between the one or more first absorbent cloths 134 that effectively exposes the front side of backing material 138. The voids may be strategically spaced as to align along an interior side of a wrist portion of a combat glove. The exposed backing material 138 may allow for writing upon with a pen or marker. Alternatively, the voids may include a material (not shown) adhered to backing material 138. The material may be suitable for writing upon with a pen or marker. In other embodiments, towel member 1400 may include first absorbent cloth 134 extending along between about 25% and about 75% of the width of backing material 138. The remaining about 25% to 75% of the exposed front side of backing material 138 may adhere to second adhesive material 139 located on the back side of backing material 138.

[0069] In many embodiments, towel member 1400 may include one or more sponge (not shown). A sponge may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclosed by one or more first absorbent cloths 134. The sponge may be affixed between first absorbent cloth 134 and backing material 138. Towel member 1400 may include a second absorbent cloth (not shown). The sponge may be at least partially enclosed by first absorbent cloth 134 and the second absorbent cloth. The second absorbent cloth may be at least partially affixed to first absorbent cloth 134. First absorbent cloth 134 and the second absorbent cloth may be sewn around the sponge. The one or more sponge may include, for example, a polyvinyl alcohol material, a polyester material, a polyurethane material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a natural sponge, a chamois cloth, a foam, or any other absorbent medium.

[0070] In some embodiments, the towel member 1400 may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within the absorbent cloths or sponge. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water-drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent. [0071] In numerous embodiments, towel member 1400 may be wrapped about a wrist portion of a boxing glove, or any other combat glove, such as a mixed-martial arts glove. FIG. 15 illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. The dorsal side of the boxing glove may include a wrist portion 32, a body 34, an exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, and a striking surface 38. A boxing glove-towel member system 1500 may include towel member 1400 wrapped about wrist portion 32, wherein first adhesive material 136 or second adhesive material 139 secures towel member 1400 to wrist portion 32. Towel member 1400 may also be wrapped about and secured to a wrist of a user 140.

[0072] In various embodiments, a towel member 1600a/1600b may include a first absorbent cloth 141 configured to accept a wrist-securing strap of a boxing glove, or any combat glove, such as a mixed-martial arts glove. First absorbent cloth 141 may include a front side 1600a and a back side 1600b as depicted in FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B, respectively. First absorbent cloth 141 may include, for example, dimensions of approximately 13.3 centimeters to 19.1 centimeters in length 143 and 7 centimeters to 9 centimeters in width 145 for an adult boxing glove. Towel member 1600a/1600b may be constructed to accommodate any size boxing glove, mixed- martial arts glove, or other sparring glove. First absorbent cloth 141 may include an ulnar end 142 and a radial end 144. First absorbent cloth 141 may define an opening. The opening may extend at least partially from ulnar end 142 to radial end 144. First absorbent cloth 141 may include one or more of a first hook and loop fastener 146 on the back side. First hook and loop fastener 146 may be complimentary to a second hook and loop fastener located on a wrist portion of a combat glove.

[0073] In many embodiments, towel member 1600a/1600b may include a sponge (not shown). The sponge may be at least partially affixed to or partially enclosed between first absorbent cloth 141. Towel member 1600a/1600b may include a second absorbent cloth (not shown) configured to overlay first absorbent cloth 141. The sponge may be at least partially enclosed by first absorbent cloth 141 and the second absorbent cloth. The second absorbent cloth may be affixed to first absorbent cloth 141. First absorbent cloth 141 and the second absorbent cloth may be sewn around the sponge. The sponge may include, for example, a polyvinyl alcohol material, a polyester material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a polyurethane material, a natural sponge, a chamois cloth, a foam, or any other type of absorbent medium.

[0074] In some embodiments, towel member 1600a/1600b may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within the absorbent cloths or sponge. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water-drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent.

[0075] In numerous embodiments, towel member 1600a/1600b may accept a wrist-securing strap of a boxing glove, or any other combat glove, such as a mixed- martial arts glove. FIG. 17A illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. The dorsal side of a boxing glove may include a wrist portion 32 and a wrist-securing strap 148. Wrist-securing strap 148 may be inserted through ulnar end 142. Wrist-securing strap 148 may exit radial end 144. First hook and loop fastener 146 may be complimentary to a second hook and loop fastener 150 located on wrist portion 32 of the boxing glove. First hook and loop fastener 146 may be substantially the same material as that of a third hook and loop fastener 152 originating on wrist-securing strap 148. FIG. 17B illustrates a dorsal side of a boxing glove. First hook and loop fastener 146 is mated with second hook and loop fastener 150. Alternatively, towel member 1600a/1600b may be permanently affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove. Towel member 1600a/1600b may be affixed to the boxing glove or other combat glove by sewing, gluing, or the like.

[0076] In various embodiments, a boxing glove 1801/1802 is provided.

FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B illustrate perspective views of the boxing glove. FIG. 18A illustrates a dorsal side of the boxing glove 1801. FIG. 18B illustrates a ventral side of the boxing glove 1802. Boxing glove 1801/1802 may include a central body 160. Boxing glove 1801/1802 may include a wrist portion 32. Boxing glove 1801/1802 may include a thumb-receiving portion 162.

[0077] In many embodiments, central body 160 may include a back portion

166. Central body 160 may include a striking surface 38. Central body 160 may include a palmar portion 40. Back portion 166 may include one or more of a tanned leather material and an artificial leather material. Striking surface 38 may include one or more of a tanned leather material and an artificial leather material. Palmar portion 40 may include one or more of a tanned leather material and an artificial leather material. The leather material used for central body 160 may include a top grain tanned leather obtained from cowhide, goatskin, or the like. The leather material used for central body 160 may include a full-grain leather, an aniline leather, a semi-aniline leather, a pigmented leather, or the like. The artificial leather used for central body 160 may include a polymeric material, such as a polyurethane or a polyester, processed calico, or the like. The leather material used for wrist portion 32 may include a top grain tanned leather obtained from cowhide, goatskin, or the like. The leather material used for wrist portion 32 may include a full-grain leather, an aniline leather, a semi-aniline leather, a pigmented leather, or the like. The artificial leather used for wrist portion 32 may include a polymeric material, such as a a polyurethane or a polyester, processed calico, or the like.

[0078] In some embodiments, palmar portion 40 may include a slit (not shown). The slit may allow for a user to readily insert a hand into the boxing glove. The slit may include a plurality of eyelets configured to accept a lace. The lace may be effective to secure the boxing glove to the hand of the user. Alternatively, wrist portion 32 may include a wrist-securing strap (not shown). The wrist-securing strap may be effective to secure the boxing glove to the hand of the user.

[0079] In many embodiments, back portion 166 and striking surface 38 may be of one unitary leather material. Back portion 166 and striking surface 38 may be affixed to palmar portion 40, for example, by sewing, for example, with a nylon thread. One or more of back portion 166 and striking surface 38, may include a first lining material (not shown). The first lining material may be comprised of a leather material, an artificial leather material, a nylon taffeta material, or the like. The first lining material may be affixed to one or more of back portion 166 and striking surface 38.

[0080] In many embodiments, one or more of back portion 166 and striking surface 38 may be stuffed with one or more of a first stuffing material (not shown). The first stuffing material may include one or more of a high-density polyurethane, a latex material, and a polyvinyl chloride material. Alternatively, one or more of back portion 166 and striking surface 38 may be stuffed with a cotton material, horsehair, or the like. The first stuffing material may be inserted between the first lining material and one or more of back portion 166 and striking surface 38.

[0081] In many embodiments, wrist portion 32 may be affixed to a proximal end of back portion 166. Wrist portion 32 may be affixed to a proximal end of palmar portion 40. Wrist portion 32 may be affixed to one or more of back portion 166 and palmar portion 40 for example, by sewing, for example, with a nylon thread. Wrist portion 32 may be stuffed with one or more of a high-density polyurethane, a latex material, a polyvinyl chloride material, a cotton material, horsehair, and the like.

[0082] In several embodiments, thumb-receiving portion 162 may include an interior thumb-receiving portion 42. Thumb-receiving portion 162 may include an exterior thumb-receiving portion 36. One or more of interior thumb-receiving portion 42 and exterior thumb-receiving portion 36 may be an absorbent material. The absorbent material may include one or more of a cellulosic -based material, a polyacrylate material, a polyacrylamide material, a superabsorbent polymer, a hydrophilic polymer, a chamois cloth, a rayon material, a cotton material, a polyvinyl alcohol material, and the like.

[0083] In many embodiments, exterior thumb-receiving portion 36 may include a second lining material (not shown). The second lining material may include a leather material, an artificial leather material, a nylon taffeta material, or the like. The second lining material may be affixed to exterior thumb-receiving portion 36, for example, by sewing, for example, with a nylon thread. Exterior thumb-receiving portion 36 may be stuffed with one or more of a second stuffing material (not shown). The second stuffing material may include one or more of a high-density polyurethane, a latex material, a polyvinyl chloride material, a cotton material, horsehair, a superabsorbent polymer material, a hydrophilic polymer material, magnesium carbonate, a cellulosic-based material, and the like. The second stuffing material may be inserted between exterior thumb-receiving portion 36 and the second lining material.

[0084] In some embodiments, one or more of interior thumb-receiving portion

42 and exterior thumb-receiving portion 36 may include at least one topical agent. The topical agent may be, for example, coated on or infused within one or more of the absorbent material and the second stuffing material. The topical agent may be in the form of, for example, a cream, a foam, a gel, a lotion, a coating, a powder, an ointment, or the like. The topical agent may include a hemostatic medication (coagulant). The topical agent may include an anti-inflammatory medication. The topical agent may include an antimicrobial medication. The topical agent may include an anesthetic medication. The topical agent may include a water-drying agent, e.g., talcum powder, magnesium carbonate, or the like. The topical agent may include a moisturizing agent. The topical agent may include a lubricating agent.

[0085] In several embodiments, exterior thumb-receiving portion 36 may be affixed to interior thumb-receiving portion 42 to provide thumb-receiving portion 162. Exterior thumb-receiving portion 36 may be affixed to interior thumb-receiving portion 42, for example, by sewing, for example, with a nylon thread. Thumb- receiving portion 162 may be affixed to central body 160, for example, by sewing, for example, with a nylon thread.

[0086] In various embodiments, a method 1900 for producing a boxing glove with an absorbent thumb-receiving portion is provided. The flow diagram in FIG. 19 illustrates method 1900. The corresponding numerical features described in FIGS. 18A and 18B for boxing glove 1801/1802 are incorporated in the text below for clarity. Method 1900 may include 1902 configuring a first material for a back portion 166 and a striking surface 38 of boxing glove 1801/1802. Method 1900 may include 1904 affixing a first lining material to the first material. Method 1900 may include 1906 inserting a first stuffing material between the first material and the first lining material. Method 1900 may include 1908 configuring a second material for a palmar portion 40 of boxing glove 1801/1802. Method 1900 may include 1910 affixing the second material to one or more of the first material and the first lining material to provide a central body 160 of boxing glove 1801/1802.

[0087] In many embodiments, method 1900 may include 1912 configuring a third material for a wrist portion 32 of boxing glove 1801/1802. Method 1900 may include 1914 affixing the third material to one or more of the first material, the second material, and the first lining material.

[0088] In several embodiments, method 1900 may include 1916 configuring a fourth material for an interior thumb-receiving portion 42. Method 1900 may include 1918 configuring a fifth material for an exterior thumb-receiving portion 36. One or more of the fourth material and the fifth material may be an absorbent material. Method 1900 may include 1920 affixing a second lining material to the fifth material. Method 1900 may include 1922 inserting a second stuffing material between the fifth material and the second lining material. Method 1900 may include 1924 affixing one or more of the fifth material and the second lining material to the fourth material to provide a thumb-receiving portion 162 of boxing glove 1801/1802. Method 1900 may include 1926 affixing thumb-receiving portion 162 to central body 160.

[0089] In many embodiments, one or more of the first material, the second material, the third material, and the fourth material may be one or more of a tanned leather, a top grain leather, a full grain leather, an aniline leather, a semi-aniline leather, a pigmented leather, an artificial leather, and the like. The configuring of one or more of the first material, the second material, the third material, the fourth material, the fifth material, the first lining material, and the second lining material may be conducted by hand. Alternatively, the configuring of one or more of the first material, the second material, the third material, the fourth material, the fifth material, the first lining material, and the second lining material may be at least partially conducted by a machine.

[0090] In many embodiments, one or more of the first material, the second material, the third material, the fourth material, the fifth material, the first lining material, and the second lining material may be affixed to one or more of the first material, the second material, the third material, the fourth material, the fifth material, the first lining material, and the second lining by sewing. Sewing may include a nylon thread. Sewing may be a process conducted by hand. Sewing may be a process at least partially conducted by a machine.

[0091] In several embodiments, the absorbent material may include one or more of a cellulosic -based material, a polyacrylate material, a polyacrylamide material, a superabsorbent polymer material, a hydrophilic polymer material, a cotton material, a chamois cloth, a rayon material, a polyvinyl alcohol material, and the like.

[0092] In several embodiments, one or more of the first stuffing material and the second stuffing material may include one or more of a high-density polyurethane, a latex material, a polyvinyl chloride material, a cotton material, horsehair, a superabsorbent polymer material, a hydrophilic polymer material, magnesium carbonate, a cellulosic -based material, and the like.

[0093] To the extent that the term "include" or "including" is used in the specification or the claims, it is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the interpretation of the term "comprising" when employed as a transitional word in a claim. Furthermore, to the extent that the term "or" is employed (e.g., A or B) it is intended to mean "A or B or both." When "only A or B but not both" is intended, then the term "only A or B but not both" will be employed. Thus, use of the term "or" herein is the inclusive, and not the exclusive use. As used in the specification and the claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include the plural. As used herein, the term "approximately" means plus or minus 10% unless otherwise specified.

[0094] The extent to which the repetitive use of the terms "first," "second,"

"third," "left," "right," and the like, as well as the terms in which they identify, such as "absorbent cloth," "absorbent cloth extension," "appendage," "end," or "fastener" are not intended to be cross referenced amongst different embodiments identified by different independent claims. For example, the first absorbent cloth described in FIG. 3 is not intended to be the first absorbent cloth described in FIG. 6. Likewise, the repetitive use of the terms "front side" and "back side" refer only to the object in which they are introduced. Furthermore, the terms "front side" and "back side" are meant to include all structural features extending from the object which was introduced. For example, the "front side" of the first absorbent cloth described in FIG. 3 means that the first absorbent cloth extension also includes a "front side." It should be noted that the terms "front side" and "back side" are interchangeable when concerning a towel member designed for the left hand and a towel designed for the right hand. Furthermore, the "appendages" or "ends" may be structurally reversed to accommodate the opposite hand. For example, the front side of a towel member designed for the left hand is the back side of a towel member designed for the right hand. [0095] The use of the term "combat glove" means any glove used in a physical encounter. A combat glove may be interpreted to include boxing gloves, mixed-martial arts (MMA) gloves, muay thai gloves, taekwondo gloves, savate gloves, krav maga gloves, jiu jitsu gloves, karate gloves, judo gloves, and any other martial arts or sparring gloves. It shall be noted that permanent attachment of the towel members to such combat gloves may be applicable to one-time-use-only combat gloves designed for amateur and professional bouts. It shall also be noted that the towel members designed to be reversibly secured about such combat gloves may be applicable to practice bouts and fitness purposes. The reversibly securable towel members may be marketed and sold separately or in combination with the combat gloves. It shall further be noted that the towel members configured to be secured about the combat gloves may be used independently from the combat gloves for other exercise or fitness purposes such as running, biking, hiking, and the like.

[0096] As used herein, the term "about" is interchangeably used with the term

"around." The terms "about" and "around" mean "encircling" or "encompassing." The term "complementary" as used herein, such as to describe complementary fasteners, means for example, that one fastener is configured to mate with another fastener. The use of the term "void" means an absence of an object.

[0097] The anatomical term "dorsal" means an "upper side" of an object and is synonymous with the term "exterior." Conversely, the anatomical term "ventral" is means the "underside" of an object and is synonymous with the term "interior." Furthermore, the term "ulnar" means being near the ulna bone in the forearm, the ulna bone extending from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite the thumb. Similarly, the term "radial" mean being near the radius bone in the forearm, the radial bone extending laterally from the elbow to the wrist on the same side as the thumb. The anatomical term "distal" means a point situated away from the point of attachment or from the center of the body. Similarly, the anatomical term "proximal" means a point situated nearer the point of attachment or the center of the body.

[0098] While the present application has been illustrated by the description of embodiments, and while the embodiments have been described in considerable detail, it is not the intention to restrict or in any way limit the scope of the appended claims to such detail. Additional advantages and modifications will readily appear to those skilled in the art, having the benefit of this application. Therefore, the application, in its broader aspects, is not limited to the specific details and illustrative examples shown. Departures may be made from such details and examples without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept.