The Exigo 4.5m Black Hand Wraps ensure your wrists are supported and hands are protected during training. Made using a soft and flexible material that feature thumb loops and hook and loop fastening.Hand wraps protect against several common types of injuries that are familiar to most boxers. For instance, it supports the wrist joint, keeping it aligned when the impact of a punch is absorbed by the wrong part of the hand. It also secures the base of the thumb to the hand, thereby reducing the chance of a sprain or fracture that can result from the thumb striking an opponent's elbow. Most importantly, it significantly strengthens the metacarpus, reducing the likelihood of a fracture of one of the metacarpal bones.