I don't have any serious wrist/thumb problems but it's getting worse. I feed 10 horses so I have to lift weights. This solved my problem, I still wear it (with a glove over it to keep it clean) and bought another one. I would have preferred black for the shed, skin color shows dirt if I don't cover it. The fabric is fairly light but has a thumb and finger hole to keep it in place and the part that goes around the wrist gives me the support I need. Don't expect it to last long if you're going to use it for more than the few hours it takes to do chores around the house.