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If you are new to boxing, then you have probably been told to get a pair of boxing wraps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxing wraps are a super important part of boxing, and are as iconic as punching gloves themselves, but not a lot of people know what they do and how to take care of their own pair of boxing wraps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And even if you do own a pair of boxing wraps – can you wash them, or do you have to let the sweat and smell build up until you have to throw them away and get a new pair?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here, all of your questions about boxing wraps are answered. Read below to find out how boxing wraps keep you safe and if you can wash them for reuse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxing wraps (also known as hand wraps) are a vital part of your boxing equipment. It is incredibly important to make sure you wear wraps while boxing as they protect your hands. As a boxer, your hands are your weapons that you use to strike your opponent – without properly supported and protected hands, you could end up injuring yourself and have to pause training for an indefinite amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxing wraps hold your hands together and provide support to your fingers, knuckles, wrists, and the entire hand itself. This support helps prevent the fragile joints and delicate bones in your hands from breaking from the impact of punches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they don\u2019t protect your knuckles from the impact of punches as the wraps don\u2019t have the foam needed to absorb the shock of a punch so your hands don\u2019t. Boxing gloves can protect knuckles, but boxing wraps don\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxing gloves are wrapped around your hands to fasten your joints together, so the shock is better distributed across your hand. By binding your hands, your joints can\u2019t move independently when you strike an opponent or punching bag. If they do, you could suffer a serious fracture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two main types of boxing wraps available to boxers, both with their own benefits. The first type is professional wraps and are most commonly used by professional boxers<\/a>. Professional wraps are made using layers of tape and thin gauze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The second kind of wraps are training wraps – these are either stretchy for a tighter fit around the hand or are non-stretch and are usually made from a thicker material. Whichever kind you use, both types are designed to protect your hands when you are boxing and which one you choose to use is down to what kind of fit you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should wear boxing wraps whenever you box and train – especially when you are practicing your punches and striking with your hands. If you get into the habit of wrapping your hands every time you train (even if you aren\u2019t using your hands) then you will get more used to the feeling of wearing wraps and they will become more comfortable in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCan You Wash Boxing Wraps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n