You mentioned you didn't like the gloves. I had gotten my 1st pair from ?????(that sr. moment). Finaly wore them out. They were too warm. My next ones from Fons & Porter. Like them so much better. Hands not so warm & liter wt. As for the threads, keep a small pc. of batting near by and touch the gloves to that. I know that is a nuisance. I get so grrrrr.