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SEALSKINZ Unisex Solo Merino Glove

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The fit of your glove liners is a critical consideration, just as it is for traditional gloves. First, you’ll want to ensure that the glove construction works for your hands, and doesn’t include seams or spots that cause rubbing or internal friction. For frigid weather, some gloves use heated liners that are powered by rechargeable batteries. Because they need batteries for power, these gloves tend to be bulky and heavy. They also are hot, making them suitable for hunting, ice fishing, and similar low-intensity activities. They are not recommended for wearing while hiking unless you are going into extreme conditions. Dexterity Any layer worn close to the skin must be breathable and able to carry excess moisture away from your body. This is just as true with gloves as it is with a t-shirt or any other piece of your outdoor wardrobe.

Glove liners can be made of several different materials, including fleece, merino wool, silk, and polyester blends. These materials are all similar in that they’re highly breathable and stay warm even if they get wet. You’ll also love wearing the warmest glove liners because it gives you a lot of flexibility with temperature changes. Hiking, skiing and snowshoeing all tend to build up body heat on a sunny day which means you’ll enjoy the ability to remove or add layers on your hands. So combining liners in your gloves with toasty waterproof gloves is perfect. Stretchy Cuffs will protect your wrists from the cold and to make it easy to pull on and off. It’s better to have your glove liner a little bit longer than your actual gloves. Then if snow accidentally gets into your gloves, you have protection of that tender spot. Some glove liners will also come with a little pull tab to help stretch them over your hand.Synthetic gloves are a great choice when you don't need the warmth of wool but want something more rugged than silk. Artificial materials are breathable and fast drying like wool, but, unlike silk, they can take a beating. Some synthetic gloves are thin for dexterity, while others have a brushed fleece lining for added warmth. Glove liners made from synthetics are pretty amazing glove liners. The technology varies with each liner’s fabric blend, but at a high level, they are engineered to do everything natural fabrics deliver plus improved durability and weatherproofing. From personal experience, I don’t feel that the synthetics are quite as warm as merino wool or silk. However a high-quality synthetic fabric liner comes pretty close. Finally, a great feature of glove liners is the versatility they bring to your outdoor gear kit. Layeringis incredibly useful when it comes to keeping your hands warm and dry. The different materials available for liner gloves offer varying levels of insulation. Some liners are ultra-thin, while others approach almost a stand-alone glove when it comes to insulating properties. Be sure to select your glove liners in concert with your exterior glove, as you’ll want them to work together to provide sufficient warmth without causing your hands to overheat or sweat.

Comfort is dependent on the material a glove liner is made from. We find merino wool and silk to be the most comfortable. For the best fit, we love merino wool with a little bit of synthetic blended-in to allow stretching as you move your hands. The most comfortable synthetic gloves have a thin fleece lining to give a soft feel while wearing. Later in this article, we’ll provide a full breakdown of the pros and cons of each material.CONS:Silk is more fragile than other fabrics and doesn’t work well as a stand alone glove, only as a glove liner. Don’t Forget your Head and Feet And if you are like many of us who love to take pictures and videos of our outdoor adventures, thermal glove liners are perfect. Some of the best glove liners are designed to be used with electronics, so you can get your shots or send your texts without fully exposing your fingers to the frigid air. Just slip your outer gloves off and your have a protective layer on your hands while using your phone or camera. However, waterproof liners won’t necessarily do you much good in the winter, when the snow is colder and drier. Most downhill skiers would also be better off with waterproof ski gloves and a non-waterproof pair of liners. Features Touch Screen Compatibility is critical. It seems like a little thing, but when the wind is blowing and the temp is freezing you will be glad you have a warm layer on your hands when you pull out your phone to take that amazing picture of your friends on the trails. Generally, electronic compatibility is in the index finger and thumb. It is achieved with conductive threading woven into the fabric. Watch out for gloves that claim compatibility but only have a little bit of rubber on the finger tips as they won’t hold up long.

Merino wool glove liner on the left (Smartwool 150), synthetic on the right (OR Versaliner). Breathability

Why merino?

The most important consideration is what type of fabric is used to construct. Most of the best liners for gloves are made from merino wool or from technical synthetics. A few quality liners are made from silk. It really makes a difference in what you need from your glove liners which is a better fabric. Let’s look at those fabrics: Merino Wool Glove Liners Best Overall Glove Liners for Warmth, Comfort, and Weight: ICEBREAKER Unisex Merino 200 Oasis Glove Liners I have cold hands, so I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about glove liners. In fact, I usually carry at least two pairs of liners with me anytime I head out skiing, and even more if I know I’m going to be climbing snow in the springtime. Clips are commonly found on glove liners. These allow you to hook both gloves together for storage. You know, it’s kind of a nice feature when you drop your gloves into storage at the end of the season. No more orphan gloves, right? But seriously it’s not a feature that should make or break your choice of liners. The best glove liners are dexterous enough for you to operate a camera and other electronic equipment. If you need dexterity, we recommend choosing a glove liner with spandex or elastane which provides the most dexterity.

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