Glove fetish involves sexual arousal from gloves - the appearance, texture, sensation, or the hands wearing them. Common materials include leather, latex, silk, satin, or vinyl.
The appeal varies - some are attracted to the aesthetic, others to the tactile sensation, and others to the hands themselves as enhanced by gloves. In BDSM, gloves often signal dominance or protection.
Gloves can also serve practical purposes - creating a barrier for medical play, providing sensation variation through different materials, or just looking powerful or attractive.
This is generally a safer kink with minimal safety concerns beyond glove material allergies.