The Sence Neoprene gloves are open gloves with gel padding on the knuckles. The gloves close tight with velcro bands so they fit hands perfectly. They suit well for a very light sparring or realistic self-defence training. The gloves can be hand washed at a low temperature.are open gloves with gel padding on the knuckles. The gloves close tight with velcro bands so they fit hands perfectly. They suit well for a very light sparring or realistic self-defence training. The gloves can be hand washed at a low temperature.