As the temperatures begin to drop it’s time for gloves once again and here at Outdoor Look we have a great selection for all the family from the leading outdoor clothes brands for you to choose from. So, whether you prefer mittens or fingerless we have something to suit both style and with our discounts your pocket too. But how do you choose the right pair for you?

When the temperatures drop your fingers are normally the first part of you that feel it as they tend to be uncovered, as heat escapes the fastest from uncovered areas and so it is only natural that you want to protect them as much as possible. So what do we need to look at when choosing a pair of gloves?

1. Material: The choice of material is influenced by the purpose for the gloves; so for daily wear, such as walking to work then it is possible that you may choose thin and light materials such as spandex or polyester. If you are considering some thing for more physical activities such as skiing then a thicker material would be a better choice.

It is also important to consider the material’s waterproof ability. There is nothing to be gained in buying a warm pair of gloves for skiing for example if they are going to soak up any moisture they encounter and your fingers will really feel the effects. So always remember to consider that both the inside and outside of gloves will require some ability to be waterproof.

Breathability of gloves is another factor, as with any garment this will help to keep air circulating helping to keep your hands dry when you begin to sweat.

2. Fit: It might be obvious but make sure that the gloves are the correct size. When you try a pair of gloves make sure that your fingers enter those of the glove easily. If you have difficulty then try a larger size. When you are wearing the glove the fingertips should be snug, but not too tight in the gloves, as the circulation of blood in the fingers is not assisted by tight gloves. However, too big isn’t a good idea either as they are likely to fall off.

3. Dexterity: Make sure that the gloves allow you to make a fist while you are wearing them and that they allow you to pick things up, of all sizes. The best gloves should allow you to pick up small coins.

4. Layers of Insulation: The number of layers can make a difference to the activities you can undertake. As an increased number of layers can reduce the dexterity you have, but the more layers you have the warmer your hands are going to be. You may want to consider having a thin pair of gloves and buying an additional pair of liner gloves to wear inside, but it may be a case of trying different gloves to find the right pair that suits your activities.

5. Extra Features: It’s the winter and we all tend to suffer from the sniffles, so one feature to look out for on gloves is an absorptive material built into the glove’s outer layer, which allows you to wipe your nose without removing your glove. However you will need to clean your glove! Reinforced and padded fingertips and palm for those who have to undertake physical activity is another feature to consider helping reduce strain on those overworked parts of the hand. A modification of this is to have one fingertip that is modified so that it can be used on touch sensitive screens on your mobile or tablet devices.

So lots to consider, but with a great range of outdoor clothes brands to choose from here at Outdoor Look we will have something to suit your requirements, so check out the latest arrivals on the website and find the pair of gloves for your particular needs.