Choose the Right Winter Gloves

When working outdoors in the cold and wet, you run the risk of frostbite or hypothermia as well as cold. That’s why you need to make sure you have the right gloves to provide you with the warmth and dexterity you need to work comfortably.

Keeping Them Dry

There’s nothing worse than having cold, wet hands. One of the main functions of winter gloves is to keep your hands dry. Once they get wet your hands will get cold and then your body temperature will start to drop. This is the first step to frostbite or hypothermia.

Water is a big problem when working in cold conditions. This can be the main reason why warm gloves feel uncomfortable in the cold. Moisture actively draws heat away from your body, so if your hands are wet, they can feel very cold. Many thermal gloves claim to be waterproof, and they probably are, but that doesn’t mean they are well made. Some gloves are made with a “waterproof” lining, which is essentially just a layer of plastic that repels water but doesn’t allow moisture to evaporate. In order for hands to be comfortable, waterproofing needs to keep water out while allowing moisture to escape from the hands.

Warmth

In addition to keeping your hands dry, winter gloves need to keep your hands warm. Different forms of insulation are used in gloves that can have a significant impact on warmth.

It’s important to keep your hands warm while working, but it’s equally important to keep your hands flexible for work. The thickness of the insulation directly affects your dexterity and hand movements.

Most Suitable

Since your hands are the main connection between you and the tool, the right fit is crucial. Never choose gloves that don’t fit well. Here are some tips to help you find the right gloves to provide you with protection, warmth and allow you to focus on your job.

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People tend to think that more is better, so a glove with more insulation or a heavier glove must be of higher quality. But in this case, more can backfire – gloves that are too warm for weather conditions will cause your hands to sweat profusely, and even the best gloves have trouble wicking away the sweat. That’s why it’s crucial to choose the right level of insulation for the job and weather conditions.

Please note: If you are prone to overheating, buying gloves with too much insulation may be just as uncomfortable as buying gloves with not enough insulation because you are more likely to take them off to let your hands breathe.

Winter gloves should fit snugly without feeling restrictive or tight or impeding circulation. But it should also be easy to move around and have enough space to operate tools or equipment. If the glove is too tight, it will compress the insulation and not properly trap warm air, causing cold hands, so choose a glove that is a larger size.

Your fingers should not touch the ends of the glove, and the glove fingers should not be too long. There should be a little space between your fingers and the end of the glove to trap warm air in the insulation.