I really have no problem with the gloves. I figure, I have touched so many quilts in my life, I know how they feel. One woman was repeatedly told (even though she had gloves on) not to get so close to the quilts. They ended up asking her to leave. She had so much makeup on she got it on a 'Judge's Choice". It was a light neutral. We know how hard make up is to get out of most things. This was right after the exhibit opened first hour of the first day. The quilter was in tears. If one cannot look at a quilt from 18"-24" at minimum, then they really should get glasses.