Gloves with heating: reviews and photos

For those who want to feel comfortable in the cold, you should think about purchasing an accessory such as heated gloves. Reviews about this novelty at the moment are ambiguous. In any case, basically users advise buying only expensive products from manufacturers with a good reputation. Chinese models are often substandard and do not justify their low cost.

Varieties of gloves with heating

There are two main types of this accessory:

• Gloves intended for outdoor use in winter;
• USB-models, warming hands when working at the computer.

Useful in different situations may be, and those and others.

Variant for the street

Heated gloves can be very useful both for the inhabitants of the northern regions of Russia, and for those who like to spend time in nature in winter, ie hunters, fishermen, climbers, tourists, skiers, etc. The principle of operation of such gloves is quite simple. Heating elements are usually inserted between the outer warm layer, covered with a liquid-impermeable compound on top and a lining. They represent the inserts of carbonaceous electrically conductive fibers. As a power source can be used or batteries (most often three fingers), or small light (weighing several grams) batteries.

Function heating elements begin usually after pressing the button located at the wrist. The work is done in automatic mode. That is, until the programmed temperature (35-50 degrees) is reached, the heating stops. After cooling to a certain value, the elements start working again. Carbon fiber inserts can be located in different places of gloves. However, in the region of the fingers and the back of the palm, they are available in almost all models.

Also produced are heated gloves, which include, among other things, the lower thin thermowells from a highly absorbent material. This is actually a very convenient option. Very good such models will suit those who have to remove gloves from time to time. For example, fishermen when changing the nozzle, fans take pictures of winter landscapes , etc.

What to consider when buying

It is worth paying attention to:

• Material of manufacture. Actually, the glove tissue itself should warm your hands well and be waterproof.
• The location of the heating element. It should be located between two layers of gloves - external and internal. If the elements are located outside, there will not be a significant effect from them. In some substandard models, the heaters are located inside without a gasket. In this case, hands during use will just burn.
• If you plan to wear gloves in extreme cold or when traveling on some open technique (motorcycle, hang-glider, etc.), purchase a model with heating elements located on the entire surface of the product, and not just on the back of the palm.
• If you do not expect to perform particularly complicated periodic actions with your hands in the frost, you might think about purchasing a heating clutch. Such models are more efficient.
• Switching on / off must be done automatically. If the elements are heated constantly, in not too cold weather the hands will begin to burn.

Comments on the models that meet all these requirements are mostly positive for consumers. Of course, when buying such gloves, you should pay attention to the size. When you wear the product, do not hang or tighten the brush too much.

USB heated gloves

This is another variety, at the moment no less popular than street models. These gloves are used mainly when working at a computer or laptop in cold rooms. Most often, these are products with "cut off" fingers, additionally equipped with cheeler-mittens.

The source of power in this case is the computer or laptop itself. Connection is via any available USB port. The cable comes with these gloves included. If the fingers freeze up during operation, you can warm them up by putting on the top mitten.

Reviews of heated gloves Pekatherm

As already mentioned, the opinions of buyers about such accessories are very different. In general, this idea is considered useful and necessary. However, as the modern domestic market is filled with low-quality products of Chinese production, you can often hear about not such flattering statements about such products.

For example, now actively advertising gloves with heated Pekatherm. Reviews of the same consumers about this model are not too enthusiastic. Of the shortcomings noted:

• A very unreasonable unaesthetic design;
• Poor quality of the fabric itself, which does not heat at all and allows moisture to pass through;
• Inefficient operation of heating elements;
• Inconvenience in use.

Wear gloves Pekatherm with heating (GU920 - the most common model) inexpensive - less than 3000 rubles. However, their quality, judging by everything, leaves much to be desired.

Other Models

Slightly more popular among consumers are the Blazewear gloves, which have attractive design and warm hands much more effective. The models of this manufacturer stand around 5000 rubles.

As for USB gloves, they are often used as an additional heating accessory, because they are not designed for too much cold. In general, these are quite popular heated gloves. Reviews from most consumers about them are just wonderful. Some even use them from time to time as a warmer for different parts of the body.

How to choose the size

Determine which gloves will suit you best, you can as follows:

• Measures the distance from the tip of the middle finger to the place on the wrist on which you wear the watch;
• The result is chosen the size.

So, if the distance is 17 cm, the S model is suitable, if 18 cm is M, 19 cm is L. For people with very large hands, there is an accessory of size XL.

Self-made

Some people are interested in how to make heated gloves with their own hands. This procedure is not too complicated in the event that you will be able to purchase heating pads. Find them quite simply, for example, you can buy online. These pads are sewn to any gloves from the wrong side in the right places.

To wear such a self-made accessory is better with additional thin lower mittens. In this case, during the operation you will not burn your hands. However, it's easier not to bother and buy ready-made heated gloves. With your own hands, you can make a more comfortable model, but it will take a lot of time to manufacture it.

Features of operation

The power source for such accessories can be AA batteries (three for each). Also available are heated gloves with a battery of approximately 3.7 V and 2200 mA. You can also buy models that are recharged from a cigarette lighter, a car or a snowmobile. In order to extend the life of the batteries, manufacturers recommend turning off the switch periodically.

Usually gloves with heating are calculated for several hours of continuous heating. However, such a prolonged use in this mode is often unnecessary. To achieve a comfortable temperature in most cases, it takes only a few minutes. After that, the gloves only maintain the necessary degrees.

So, the conclusion from all above-stated it is possible to make the following: buy expensive qualitative gloves with heating. Reviews about models of well-known manufacturers are good for consumers. Acquisition of the Chinese cheap products is in most cases a waste of money.