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IN GLOVES, CONSUMERS CRAVE VERSATILITY, DOING MORE WITH LESS sleek Park Glove and Park Mitten. Designed for easy grabs and riding with poles, both feature a mix of goat skin and soft flexible fabric. A short cuff, detachable wrist leash and thumb goggle-wipe round out performance elements designed for the athletic rider. The workwear style continues to be popular, according to Dakine spokesperson Kate Gaeir. Dakine’s new Maverick under-cuff glove is all about durability and comfort. The low silhouette is easy on and off. The supple DWR waterrepellent drum-dyed leather boosts longevity. High-loft insulation and a 200g fleece lining add to the warmth factor. The pre-curve construction reduces bulk and improves
PUSH-BUTTON WARMTH IS ATTRACTIVE TO SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERS WHO WANT TO STAY ON THE SLOPES LONGER. dexterity. The new Highlander, the warmest glove on the women’s side, features 170g PrimaLoft insulation and wool lining, which stays warm when wet. The leather palm and shell are constructed for durability and dexterity.
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ing, of course, on the hill. To that end, Gordini is adding to its luxury Empyrean Collection and launching a new Active Outdoor Collection next season. With 800-fill DownTek and rugged sheepskin construction, the DT Glove and Mitt, also available in a gauntlet profile, is at the top of the Empyrean line. The men’s Rebel and women’s Siren highlight the new Active Outdoor Collection. The touchscreen-ready Rebel features a sleek profile and silicon grip. The Siren adds style with faux-fur lining and goat-skin outer. Also delivering on the versatility trend, Seirus takes to market its new four-in-one HeatTouch Torche Component Mitt, which combines active and passive heating technologies. “Battery-heated gear is nearing mainstream acceptance, as versatile options are helping increase its popularity,” says Danica Carey, Seirus Innovation marketing manager. “Push-button warmth is attractive to skiers and snowboarders who want to stay out on the slopes longer and in harsher conditions.” Seirus looks to continue its leadership in heat-retention technology with its new SolarSphere mitts and gloves. Touted as solar-heated insulation, the SolarSphere material— comprised of compressible hollow filament balls—absorbs infrared heat from sunlight and transfers that warmth to inside the glove or mitt, amplifying temperatures up to 10 degrees. POC emphasizes flexibility and fit with its new
After expanding its glove line last season, FlyLow Gear is focused on refreshing its classic styles, including its Tough Guy and John Henry gloves, according to Founder Dan Abrams. The revamping starts with a new more durable canvas back, but retains the color and styling from the original Tough Guy glove that launched nearly a decade ago. The reimagined gloves now include articulated thumbs, and an improved baking process in Flylow’s Denver facility. Abrams strives to keep FlyLow’s glove lines at the intersection of value prices, high-quality construction and cool styling. Building on its legacy of all-leather construction, Hestra launches the Omni Glove and Mitt for winter 201617. Combining a retro vibe with a modern design, the all-leather mitt and glove features a knit cuff, a lively palette of colors and a classic elegant profile. The new waterproof All Mountain CZone Series, which comes in a mitt, glove and three-finger format, adds to Hestra’s popular Alpine Collection. The durable goat-skin outer, with a wrist cinch and keeper leash, is designed for all levels of skiers and riders. —Greg Ditrinco
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FROM FEWER APPS ON THEIR PHONES TO GOGgle lenses that change with the lighting conditions, less looks to be more in today’s marketplace. This trend doesn’t end at the end of your arms. Handwear manufacturers say consumers are attracted to products they can use across a variety of applications and activities in today’s grab-andgo culture. “The evolution of handwear is in its versatility,” says Sean Roberts, Gordini’s vice president of sales. “To stay relevant in the competitive landscape, product development needs to answer a variety of needs.” Roberts sees Gordini’s 2016-2017 lines offering multiple uses, includ-