What Are Thinsulate Gloves
Thinsulate is a material developed by the 3M company in the late 1970s using fibers 15 micrometers in diameter- thinner than polyester. Becuase the fibers of thinsulate gloves are so thin, they are able to trap more air in a smaller space (thickness). Trapping more air in a small space will naturally make it a better insulator which is what sets thinsulate gloves apart. They are a thinner, lighter, and breathable glove that will outperform most other competitors in terms of warmth and moisture wicking. Thinsulate gloves are perfect for skiing, snowboarding, as well as other outdoor winter sports and activities.
Benefits Of Thinsulate Gloves
The unique design of thinsulate gloves makes them much warmer than many other gloves on the market. This not only ensures your comfort, but also your safety in extreme conditions, however there are several other benefits that make thinsulate gloves a great value such as:
- Lightweight – Everyone will enjoy the lightweight, less bulky, feeling of thinsulate gloves when they are enjoying any type of outdoor activities.
- Hypoallergenic – Unlike traditional insulators such as down, thinsulate is a hypoallergenic material making it comfortable for almost everyone.
- Durable – Being a synthetic material, thinsulate gloves are a quality product that will last you many seasons to come.
- Breathable – Breathable and moisture wicking properties are crucial for any high intensity winter activity to keep your hands comfortable and dry.
- Moisture Resistant – Crucial in the late season snow, moisture resistant gloves cannot be dipped in water, but will keep your hands dry when used normally.
Types Of Thinsulate Gloves
There are several different types of gloves that utilize the thinsulate technology to enhance their utility and function. Some of the most popular include:
- Leather Thinsulate Gloves – Often made with supple deerskin, leather thinsulate gloves offer all of the durability and comfort of leather with the insulation of thinsulate.
- Thinsulate Fleece Gloves – Less expensive than leather, thinsulate fleece gloves are lightweight, water resistant, and comfortable. However, they lack the durability of leather.
- Thinsulate Fingerless Gloves – Fingerless gloves give you all of the dexterity of bare hands with the benefit of containing most of the heat of your hand in the palm. Fingerless gloves are perfect for fishing, hunting, or working outdoors.
Thinsulate gloves are measured using a metric of grams per square meter of insulation. Thinsulate products can have a rating of between 40 and 150 grams. Look for the thinsulate tag on your favorite products for an insulation rating. Although thinsulate gloves can be as dense as 150 grams per square meter, most people will find 40-100 grams more than warm enough for their thinsulate gloves.