Mittens

Are Fleece Gloves Good For Snow?

One of the reasons that fleece gloves are so warm is that the material does not allow cold air to flow through the material. Generally constructed with a blend of polyester and cotton fibers, the gloves will even retain a significant of warmth even while playing in the snow or shoveling snow from a walkway. […]

Should Glove Liners Be Tight?

Your glove liner should provide a snug, but not tight, fit across the back of your hand and your palm. Refer to our size guide and remember to measure across the widest part of your hand to choose the right fit. Are tight or loose gloves warmer? A mitt with a looser fit will allow […]

How Do I Know My Mitten Size?

To find out your glove size, measure (in inches) around your hand with a tape measure across your palm. You should use your dominant hand, the right if you are right-handed, and the left if you are left-handed. How are Mitts measured? Wrap the measuring tape around your palm, just below the knuckles, not including […]

Are Sheepskin Gloves The Warmest?

Sheepskin work gloves, like sheepskin-lined mittens, are considered as one of the warmest gloves you can find to keep your hands toasty. What is the warmest glove material? The best winter gloves are made with wool, which is a great fabric to help keep you warm and cozy. Are sheepskin gloves good? Wearing sheepskin helps […]

What Gloves Do Pro Snowboarders Wear?

Best Snowboard Gloves 2021-2022 686 Gore-Tex Smarty 3-in-1 Gauntlet Gloves. 686 Merino Glove Liner. Burton Men’s Park Glove. Picture MCTIGG 3IN1 Glove. POW Gloves August Trigger Long Glove. POW Gloves XG Mid Glove. Roxy Cynthia Rowley Gloves. Roxy Cynthia Rowley Gloves. Why do snowboarders wear mittens instead of gloves? Many snowboarders wear mittens because they […]

Why Do Snowboarders Wear Backpacks?

People snowboard with backpacks because they want to carry supplies with them. Even competitive snowboarders choose to have backpacks when competing. They carry supplies such as food, water, first aid, and other tools which help snowboarders feel more secure. Why do skiers wear backpacks? One great thing about keeping a backpack with you while you’re […]

What Is A Nose Wipe On Gloves?

Nose Wipe – a soft patch of fabric near the thumb or pointer finger you can wipe a runny nose on (often overlooked, but a very nice added feature in a glove/mitt). Convenient and kind of gross, but clearly superior to digging for tissues with frostbitten digits. Should winter gloves be tight or loose? A […]

Are Gloves Or Mittens Better For 2 Year Old?

Mittens decrease your fine motor ability but gloves keep your fingers from being warm. Children need mittens. Mittens are warm. Children are not good at regulating temperature but they are very aware when they have cold fingers. Should toddlers wear gloves? Especially when it comes to our extremities, it’s important to find warm gloves that […]

Where Did The Word Mitten Come From?

Etymology. From Middle English myteyne, from Old French mitaine (Modern French mitaine), of unclear origin; possibly from mite, miste (“playful name for cat”) + -aine. Why do they call them mittens? Small children often wear mittens — they’re easier to put on than gloves are, and it’s common for them to be attached to each […]