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Pola

What?Soft and dexterous waterproof insulated gloves with synthetic insulation and a PU palm

For.hiking and hillwalking in UK conditions, a lightweight and simple construction makes Pola very soft and malleable, ideal for when full mountain gloves would be complete overkill!

When and where?UK conditions, think damp days in Autumn, Spring and Winter where you want to get out on the hill nonetheless.

Features:

• 80 gsm synthetic insulation keeps your hands well-insulated

• Waterproof insert keeps your hands dry

• Soft fabrics and simple construction make them malleable and light

• Articulated fingers for dexterity

• Fabric: Shell: micro Nylon ripstop; Insulation: Synthetic, 80 gsm;Insert: Breathable waterproof insert;Lining: 100% polyester Bemberg lining; Palm: PU Leather Palm

• Weight (each): 60 g

Haline

What? Softshell glove with waterproof insert

For. waterproof protection without the bulk of a fully insulated glove; activities where you want to retain your dexterity: alpine climbing and skiing, mixed climbing, rainy, cold days closer to home.

When and where? Year-round use, whether you’re talking summer in the Alps or fast and light winter walk-ins up in Scotland.

Features:

• Waterproof Porelle insert to keep your hands dry in snow or rain

• Supple goatskin leather palm for grip and dexterity

• Super comfy, high-wicking, and breathable Bemberg lining

• Pre-curved fingers for dexterity (no fumbling with buckles!)

• Fabric: Shell: 82 % Polyester, 8% Spandex; Lining: 100% Polyester; Palm 0.7mm Goatskin Leather; Waterproof insert: Porelle Dry Microporous PU membrane

• Weight (each): 50 g

Frazil

What?Dexterous and grippy windproof and weatherproof glove with insulation on the back of the hand where you need it

For.technical mixed climbing, ski touring. anything where dexterity and grip are priorities. Activities where it probably won’t be pouring it down or you’re likely to have overmitts on to keep out the snow.

When and where?Scottish winter, cold, dry and windy environments where you’re unlikely to be elbow deep in snow.

Features:

• Uninsulated palm, articulated fingers and thumb panelling for dexterity.

• Pile lining gives some insulation on the palm side and feels amazing next to your skin.

• Supple goatskin leather palm for grip and dexterity.

• Fabric: Outer: Softshell; Lining:100%Polyester Pile lining; Insulation:PrimaloftGold, 80 gsm,knuckle-side only; Palm: Goatskin leather

• Weight (each): 70 g

Gabbro

What? Waterproof insulated glove with a softshell outer; warm without being bulky, protective without being restrictive, and really hardwearing!

For.technical mountaineering and skiing – handling wet rope, using your axes on less technical terrain, traversing Tower ridge, holding your ski poles.

When and where?The mountains in cold, damp weather! Scotland, the Alps. You’re expecting conditions to be damp and you want to be able to use your hands when you’ve got your gloves on.

Features:

• Waterproof Porelle insert to keep your hands dry in snow or rain.

• 100 gsm Primaloft Gold insulation for warmth, needle-punched on the palm for dexterity.

• Supple goatskin leather palm for grip and dexterity.

• Pile lining holds water away from the skin to stay warm even when a bit damp.

• Fabric: Outer: Softshell; Insert:PorelleDrybreathable waterproof insert; Insulation:PrimaloftGold, 100 gsm; Lining:100% polyesterPile lining; Palm: Goatskin leather

• Weight (each): 90 g

Rhombic

What? Burly waterproof insulated glove with reinforced wear points and wrapped leather fingers to make them incredibly hardwearing. They’re also very warm!

For.Winter mountaineering, alpinism, and skiing - we’re talking Rowan’s Scottish Winter weekenders.

When and where?Harsh, wet, cold conditions in the winter months

Features:

• Waterproof Porelle insert to keep your hands dry in snow or rain

• 200 gsm Primaloft Gold insulation for warmth, needle punched on the palm for dexterity

• Reinforced wear points and wrapped leather fingers for added durability.

• Supple goatskin leather palm for grip and dexterity.

• Soft bemberg lining holds water away from the skin to stay warm even when a bit damp.

• Fabric: Outer: NylonTaslan; Lining: Bemberg; Insulation:PrimaloftGold, 200 gsmInsert:PorelleDrybreathable waterproof insert; Palm: Goatskin leather

• Weight (each): 85 g

Shuga

What?Midweight waterproof insulated glove: long cuffs keep out the snow; wrapped leather fingers and reinforced wear points make them really hardwearing.

For.Skiing the alpine ranges, alpinism, mountaineering, Scottish Winter. Activities where you’re expecting to be elbow deep in powdery stuff.

When and where?Harsh, cold, wet and snowy conditions in

Features:

• Waterproof Porelle insert to keep your hands dry in snow or rain

• 200 gsm Primaloft Gold insulation for warmth, needle punched on the palm for dexterity

• Reinforced wear points and wrapped leather fingers for added durability.

• Supple goatskin leather palm for grip and dexterity.

• Soft bemberg lining holds water away from the skin to stay warm even when a bit damp.

• Fabric: Outer: NylonTaslan; Lining: Bemberg; Insulation:PrimaloftGold, 200 gsmInsert:PorelleDrybreathable waterproof insert; Palm: Goatskin leather

• Weight (each): 100 g

What?Midweight fleece liner glove

For. wearing on its own when you’re moving fast and light or doing high-output activities, or lining a shell glove in colder temperatures.

When and where? Year-round in the UK or abroad and there’s a chill in the air. We’ve worn them a lot on the UK fells.

What? Midweight fleece glove with windproof, water resistant pullover mitt

For. running when it’s blowing a hoolie out, when it’s raining cats and dogs, or when it’s just plain cold

When and where? Year-round in the UK or abroad, the samples have spent a lot of rainy and windy days with Buyer Dave on the Peak District fells and further afield.

Features:

• Pullover windproof and water resistant mitt that stashes away on the back of the hand

• Lightweight and stretchy fabric is super packable

• Touch compatible index fingertip for using GPS or phones

• Fabric: polyester fleece, 150 gsm; Pullover mitt: 100% Nylon, DWR coated

• Weight (each): 30 g