14th 15th century half gauntletsHalf gauntlets, or demi gauntlets, were the first type of plate armor gloves and were used from the second half of the 14th century. These gloves were worn in combination with leather or mail gloves. Demi gauntlets were relatively inexpensive and provided excellent protection for the most vulnerable parts of the body. For this reason, they were worn by all social classes. Another advantage of demi gauntlets is that they are lighter than full gauntlets