As the chilly winds of winter begin to blow, it’s time to gear up for the winter season. If you’re one of those who dread the idea of cold, wet hands during the winter months, then investing in a pair of warm, waterproof winter gloves is a must. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of the wide variety of gloves Detroit Sponge has to offer and guide you through the factors to consider when choosing the perfect pair.
The Importance of Warm Waterproof Winter Gloves:
A window cleaner’s hands are their money makers, so choosing the proper pair of gloves is key as we enter the winter season. They not only keep your hands warm but also protect them from the wet and harsh conditions that often accompany winter. When choosing the right pair, the key is to find a balance between warmth and waterproofing.
Factors to Consider When Choosing Winter Gloves:
- Insulation: Look for gloves that have insulation. Most of our winter gloves do carry some form of insulation. These materials trap heat and keep your hands warm, even in frigid temperatures.
- Waterproofing: The gloves must be designed with waterproof or water-resistant materials to keep your hands dry in rain or snow.
- Dexterity: It’s essential that your gloves offer sufficient dexterity, allowing you to perform your everyday window cleaning tasks.
- Fit and Comfort: A proper fit ensures both warmth and comfort. Gloves that are too tight can restrict blood circulation, while overly loose ones may not provide adequate insulation.
- Durability: Look for gloves made of high-quality materials that are built to last through several winter seasons.
Top picks for Warm Waterproof Winter Gloves
Winterhawk Black Waterproof Winter Gloves: The Winterhawk line of gloves is a top pick for our high-rise window cleaners! The Winterhawk gloves are a great pair of gloves for winter window cleaning. They’ll keep your hands warm while keeping the water out, and they’re fabric, so they won’t make your hands sweat. They’re reinforced in the places where your tools will rub to make them last longer. An elastic strap with Velcro keeps the gloves snug on your hands and keeps out the water and cold air. Also available in other colors, Winterhawk Yellow & Black Waterproof Winter Gloves.
Key Features both Winterhawk Gloves possess:
- Waterproof & windproof
- 100 grams of Heatlok lining for warmth
- Breathable
- Armor Skin synthetic leather palm with reinforced padding
- Stretch knit back with neoprene knuckles
- Elastic wrist with Velcro closure
- Silver reflective piping around knuckles for visibility
- Pre-curved design to reduce hand fatigue
Mechanic’s Style Blue & Beige Winter Gloves: The Mechanic’s gloves are a top pick for our high-rise window cleaners!
The Mechanic’s style gloves are a great pair of gloves for winter window cleaning. Like the Winterhawk gloves, these are made from fabric, so they won’t make your hands sweat. These too are reinforced in all the right places for extended durability. An elastic strap with Velcro keeps the gloves snug on your hands and keeps out the water and cold air. https://www.detroitsponge.com/Mechanics-Style-Waterproof-Insulated-Gloves
Key Features the Mechanic’s Gloves offer:
- Waterproof
- Breathable
- 40 grams of Thinsulate lining for warmth
- Garde A premium grain pigskin palm for grip
- Stretch knit back with neoprene knuckles
- Elastic wrist with Velcro closure
- Pre-curved design to reduce hand fatigue
Knucklehead X10 Orange, Yellow & Black Winter Gloves: The Knucklehead gloves are a top pick for our high-rise window cleaners!
The Knucklehead X10 gloves are designed for precise working while also keeping your hands dry and warm in the winter season. Everything about them is designed to make your work easier, from the great grip of the synthetic leather palm to the pre-curved fingers to reduce hand fatigue. The backside is stretchy knit with reinforced knuckles to protect your hands from impacts and reinforcement between the thumb and forefinger for added abrasion resistance.
Key Features the Knucklehead Gloves offer:
- Waterproof & Windproof
- Breathable
- High Visibility
- 100 grams of Thinsulate lining for warmth
- Armor Skin synthetic leather palm with PVC palm patch
- Stretch knit back with full-finger TPR impact protection
- Reduces load at impact by 20.6%
- ANSI cut level 3, EN puncture level 2
- Reinforced thumb webbing
- Elastic cuff closure
- Pre-curved design to reduce hand fatigue
Next up are our wide array of Neoprene Gloves. Window cleaners love these as they offer the most dexterity and grip for all your window cleaning tools. Here is a list of all our most popular Neoprene gloves.
The Unger Neoprene gloves are a great pair of gloves for winter window cleaning. They’ll keep your hands warm while keeping the water out. Made of flexible neoprene, these gloves are great for working with wet tools. They’re designed for warmth, comfort, and dexterity.
Key Features the Unger Neoprene Winter Gloves offer:
- Waterproof
- Foam insulation for warmth
- Textured palm for non-slip grip
- Velcro strap for a secure fit
- Tear-resistant stitching and glue seal along seams for durability
Glacier Glove Perfect Curve Neoprene Winter Gloves:
Uniquely constructed from premium TechLine Neoprene, this nylon-lined glove is 100% waterproof and features a seamless palm and pre-curved fingers to reduce hand fatigue. They feature a 2mm fleece lining to keep your hands toasty warm. Additionally, they have a Velcro strap to keep out the wet and cold temps.
Key Features the Glacier Gloves Perfect Curve have to offer:
- 100% Waterproof, blind-stitched & glued
- TechLine top-of-the-line neoprene
- 2mm fleece lined for warmth
- Seamless palm design
- Pro-strap Velcro strap to keep out wind & water
- Pre-curved fingers to reduce hand fatigue
Glacier Glove Kenai Neoprene Winter Gloves:
They’re designed to make your work easier with the great grip of their seamless sharkskin-textured palm. They feature a quick-drying 2mm nylon lining to keep your hands toasty warm. These too offer a Velcro strap to help keep out the wet and cold.
Key Features the Glacier Glove Kenai Neoprene Gloves offer:
- 100% Waterproof, blind-stitched & glued
- Sharkskin texture for enhanced grip
- TechLine top-of-the-line neoprene
- Quick-drying 2mm nylon lining for warmth
- Seamless palm design
- Velcro strap to keep out wind & water
Glacier Glove Ice Bay Neoprene Gloves:
Made of flexible neoprene, these gloves are great for working with wet tools. Their dexterity and functionality combined with warmth and comfort make this a versatile pair of gloves for cold, wet conditions. Uniquely constructed from premium TechLine Neoprene, this fleece-lined glove is 100% waterproof and features a seamless palm with a sharkskin texture for an enhanced grip.
Key Features the Glacier Ice Bay Neoprene Gloves offer:
- 100% Waterproof, blind-stitched & glued
- Sharkskin texture for enhanced grip
- TechLine top-of-the-line neoprene
- 2mm fleece lined for warmth
- Seamless palm design
Glacier Glove Bristol Bay Neoprene Winter Gloves:
This fleece-lined glove is 100% waterproof and features a seamless palm with a sharkskin texture for an enhanced grip, pre-curved fingers for less hand fatigue, and Touchrite low friction fingertips.
Key Features the Glacier Bristol Bay Neoprene Winter Gloves offer:
- 100% Waterproof, blind-stitched & glued
- Sharkskin texture for enhanced grip
- 2mm fleece lined for warmth
- Seamless palm design
- Velcro strap to keep out wind & water
- Touchrite Technology low-friction fingertips
- Pre-curved fingers to reduce hand fatigue
Showa Blue Winter Gloves: Quickly turning into the favorite by window cleaners!
The Showa gloves are quickly becoming a window cleaners favorite. They mix an ideal amount of warmth, durability and dexterity for the cold winters. They-re double-coated polyurethane with a breathable liner between the coating and the warm, acrylic liner to keep your hands from sweating. They have a rough finish for gripping and a seamless design that makes them flexible yet durable. They’re ergonomically designed to prevent hand fatigue.
Key Features the Showa Blue Winter Gloves offer:
- Waterproof
- Breathable
- Double-coated, rough polyurethane
- Seamless to prevent leaks
- Long gauntlet to keep out water
- Acrylic lining for warmth
- Pre-curved design to reduce hand fatigue
Can Do Warm & Dry Winter Gloves:
If you’re looking for the perfect pair of gloves for window cleaning (and more!), look no further than the Can Do’s. These gloves are the “Quickest gloves ever!” according to window cleaner and inventor Paul Mahon. He designed these gloves as an improvement on what was available, specifically to make a window cleaner’s job easier. You can easily fasten the gloves together with a strip of Velcro on both cuffs and free your hand quickly. Window cleaners far and wide agree that the Can Do gloves are flexible, dexterous, waterproof, and durable-perfect for window cleaning. PLEASE NOTE: These gloves have been discontinued. Buy now before remaining inventory is gone!
Key Features the Can Do Warm & Dry Winter Gloves offer:
- Waterproof
- Heavy-duty 3-times-dipped PVC-coating
- Chemical, oil, and abrasion resistant
- Great for gripping wet tools
- Long gauntlet to keep out water
- Thick acrylic liners to keep your hands warm
Alaskan Polar Winter Gloves & Mittens: Warmest window cleaning winter gloves on the market!
The Alaskan Polar gloves offer the ultimate in winter hand protection. They were designed for ice fishing, so you know they’re super warm. The outer shell is textured and waterproof for comfort and easy grasping of tools. They have a breathable super thick liner that is washable and replaceable. These gloves will keep your hands warm in the coldest weather. Also shop Replacement Glove Liners and Replacement Mitten Liners.
Ket Features the Polar Gloves & Mittens offer:
- Waterproof
- Breathable
- Thick textured rubber coating to grip tools with minimal finger pressure
- Liner is removable, washable, and replaceable
- Thick fleece liner is super warm
- Long gauntlet to keep out water
Waterproof gloves are a versatile and necessary accessory for windows cleaners working through the cold winter months. Whether you work in environments with 50-degree temps or 0-degree temps, and you’re looking to keep your hands dry and warm, it’s worth that small investment to keep your little moneymakers fully functional. Consider your specific needs, the weather conditions you’ll face, and the activities you’ll be engaged in, and select the perfect pair to keep your hands warm and dry in any situation.
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