How to choose the best women’s gloves
There are hundreds of styles and materials to choose from, so when thinking of the ‘best’ gloves, this will never be boiled down to one type as everyone will differ in their opinions. Here are some things to consider when making your choice:
Fabrics - What kind of fabric do you prefer? Are you seeking a smart and stylish fabric such as leather or do you prefer the softer cashmere or woollen style?
Where are you wearing them? - The best style of glove will very much depend on what you’re using them for. If you are going to be in extreme cold, ski gloves or multi layered waterproof gloves are a must. For school runs and every day activities, leather and woollen gloves may be perfectly adequate, keeping you warm and comfortable without restricting your movement. If warmth is key and you’re less concerned about their overall aesthetic, mittens can be a popular choice for temperature regulation.
Do you need touchscreen access? - For many, the biggest frustration about gloves is not being able to access your phone. Some gloves come with conductive touchscreen capabilities, meaning you can swipe and select without needing to remove your gloves.
Colours and styles - Style is a very personal choice, but consider whether the colour choices and patterns suit your overall preferences. Some gloves are limited to traditional shades such as grey, black and navy, whereas others offer a wider range of brighter colours or striking designs.
Budget - The price variation for gloves is pretty huge, with pairs ranging from £5 through to more investment prices for high quality cashmere or leather. Sometimes it’s a case of ‘you get what you pay for’, but consider how often you will use them and determine whether it’s worth paying the extra.
What’s the best material for women’s gloves?
There’s no straight answer to this. It’s really about your individual needs. Do you require waterproof gloves? Or perhaps you need gloves lined with insulating fleece to keep you as warm as possible on early morning dog walks or wintry rambles. Leather gloves can fit snugly and are typically hard-wearing, cashmere gloves are super soft, wool gloves are cosy to wear and lightweight fleece is a good option for warmer weather.
How do you measure glove size?
Whilst they’re not necessarily the most attractive of gloves, mittens are renowned for trapping heat around the fingers and as such, can be very effective at keeping your hands and fingers warm even in extreme cold.
If you prefer to maintain full use of your fingers, multi layer gloves such as the Sealskinz are a great alternative.
What are the best women’s gloves to buy?
We love the Sealskinz Women's All Weather Insulated Gloves. Reliable, sturdy, warm and practical - in many ways, these really are a perfect fit. The three-layer construction means they’re tough enough to withstand a seriously cold winter and they’re subtly touchscreen-friendly, so you can check your phone messages while out without the risk of losing a discarded glove on your travels.
How we chose our recommendations
Because we know that there’s nothing like a real recommendation, we first headed to the Mumsnet forums to find out which women’s gloves users were recommending and had bought. We then did some research across the wider web, looking at which women’s gloves had been featured in ‘best buy’ lists across websites, and what customer reviews said about them. Having collated all that information, we then narrowed our list down to the top women’s gloves on the market.
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