If you go outdoors in cold, windy or wet conditions, comfortable hands can
make the whole experience better. At Manzella, we believe that designing
and building great gloves is only part of the process. The rest is
ensuring that you have the right gloves for the activities and conditions
you will be in. We'll deliver the Form, Fit and Function - you decide how
to play!
Moisture and wind are the two biggest obstacles to warm hands. Even in
cold temperatures, if there is no moisture in the air and no wind,
seamless knits and traditional fleece, for example, will keep the warmth
of your skin trapped. And, if you are generating heat, as in an aerobic
activity like running or snowshoe racing, the construction of the fabric
allows excess heat to escape, so lighter weight is better. However, if you
add wind the story changes. Technical fabrics like Gore Windstopper and
Polartec WindPro fleece are designed to knock out the effects of wind
chill, effectively stopping the cold air from passing over your skin and
taking heat away. At the same time they allow air to circulate so your
hands will be comfortable in a wide range of conditions. But moisture is a
real heat killer. Water transfers heat 24 times faster than air, so if
both your hands and gloves get wet, a direct conduit is created for heat
to escape to the outside air. Breathable membranes keep water from the
outside out, while allowing sweat and condensation to escape. Technical
fabrics give you great flexibility in that they keep the effects of wind,
rain and wet snow out, but also provide comfort if all you need is warmth.
Versatility to match the varying conditions you may encounter while
outside.
So gloves should be chosen to provide you the protection you need to keep
your hands warm, in the conditions or range of conditions that you will be
playing.
Gloves can be as specialized as the technical gear designed for a
particular sport. However, since most people have a variety of cold
weather outdoor pursuits, a versatile glove is preferred. One does need to
consider the aerobic activity level of the endeavors you engage in and
gloves will generally fit most similar pursuits. For example, the same
gloves that you use for casual trail hiking can also be used for birding,
camping and general around town use. If you are a skier, backcountry
trekker, or do winter mountain hiking, one glove could fit your needs for
warmth and moderate dexterity. Or if highly aerobic sports are your game,
like running or cross-country skiing, lightweight, breathable gloves that
offer wind protection could be an all sport glove for you.
The key is to match the level of aerobic activity in any sport or pursuit.
In short, no. For example, runners, joggers and bikers find that early
morning workouts in the fall and spring are made much more bearable by
wearing light gloves that either protect hands from chilly, damp morning
air, or even performance fabric that eliminates the wind chill. Campers
and backpackers benefit from lightweight knit gloves around the morning
and evening camps, especially in high elevations or open spaces where
nighttime temperatures can create shivers and cold digits.
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In any glove, the layer next to the skin
is most important - it determines your ultimate comfort. All Manzella
Z-Systemhandwear, whether Z-Base, Z-Fleece, Z-TEC or our new Z-System
for Women, is developed using our exclusive NTS (Next - TO - Skin)
Technology.
NTS is a design philosophy based on
the fact that in order for handwear to deliver optimum performance, it
has to provide three critical "microclimate" functions - moisture
transfer, breathability and thermal management. Each of
these starts with what is next to your skin.
Moisture Transfer - Your
hands' dryness is very important to comfort because water conducts
heat 24 times faster than air. So keeping your skin dry is a key to
comfort.
Breathability - Air
circulating around your skin moves excess heat and moisture, allowing
thermal components to work.
Thermal Management - Sometimes
you need heat, sometimes you have too much.
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