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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Glen on February 12, 2010, 11:24:27 pm

Title: Alternative gloves
Post by: Glen on February 12, 2010, 11:24:27 pm: I'm using Glacier Perfect Curve gloves at the moment but they just aren't effective when it's really cold even with thermal liners and 'heat sachets' in. Are Sealskinz Ultra Tough any better?

I'm considering these
www.realshopping.co.uk/acatalog/G1_Heated_Gloveliners.html

I know they're expensive but if they work...

Any advice would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: adixon on February 13, 2010, 12:18:14 am: Maplins sold a heated glove for £14.99 at that price its worth a go if your feeling the cold that much and hopefully it will only be for a few more weeks
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: MJH on February 13, 2010, 12:26:11 am: I don't know what others think but i have found the unger neoprenes very good,i have had them for 3 years and they are just starting to fall apart, keep your hnds very warm if u dip them in hot water first.

Granted they do make your hands smell if you don.'t wash them enough and they make detailing a pain by getting your your cloths wet quickly but for 20 quid u can't go wrong, i will feel guilty when i get a new pair!! :o
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: combat1 on February 13, 2010, 12:53:08 pm: This will liven up the thread! I have used sealskinz for the last two seasons and can only say they are the best gloves I have ever had.
Put it like this, I didnt lose a days work and having hands which could work definatley helped.
For around £25 - £30 I think it was a fantastic investment, although I know others will disagree. My pair are worn out now, but a package arrived the other day, my valentines present and if I'm not mistaken I have a new pair! ( peeped at the companies website)
With neoprene gloves, they are prone to splitting and once this happens they are no good.
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on February 13, 2010, 01:10:13 pm: I found the sealskinz leave your hands cold and damp. So mine went in the bin.

I bought a pair of the joka polars and have had them nearly 2 weeks. No good for trad as their big, but for wfp users they work a treat. Warm & waterproof
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: Glen on February 13, 2010, 02:19:24 pm: Are the Sealskinz the 'Ultra Tough' model? I need these for traditional use - I find the Glacier's a bit cumbersome - and (hopefully) WFP in the near future.

Where is the cheapest place to buy them? They're on Ebay at £31.95

I've got chillblains all over my fingers at the moment so really need an effective barrier from the cold.
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: Mike #1 on February 13, 2010, 06:05:48 pm: i have just bought B & Q workwear glove for £12.95 great gloves for wfp reinforced with leather between fore finger and thunb fully waterproof palm and fingers on palm side not the warmest but i just buy cheap magic gloves as a liner glove top of thumb and fore finger snipped so you can handle money without removing glove look under work gloves www.diy.com
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: mileslake on February 14, 2010, 01:14:29 am: Sealskinz are great but they only last 2 months on wfp. I tried 2 pairs last winter. Depends whether you think £50 is a lot for 2 pairs of winter gloves or not.
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: dave f on February 16, 2010, 10:41:25 pm: igot a pair of seal skins, i do trad i found them useless dont keep your hands warm at all and not very water proof compleat wast of money >:(
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: Glen on February 16, 2010, 11:08:01 pm: Thanks for all of the replies - think I'll give Sealskinz a miss then.

Can anyone recommend a glove for 'trad' use that allows good dexterity and keep hands warm?
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: Glen on February 23, 2010, 10:16:41 am: Apologies for the reply to my own post but I'm really struggling with the cold - any takers for effective gloves for 'trad' use?
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: chris@c.m.s on February 23, 2010, 10:52:39 am: whatever gloves you go for put them over the hot air vent on the way to the first job and they'll be toasty when you put them on, if my hands still get to cold I do the same again and just run the van a while. I have been using Unger recently but after 2 months polling they are showing signs of wear.
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: Murdie window cleaning on February 23, 2010, 10:58:57 am: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Barbour-Neoprene-Fold-Back-Gloves-Green-F975-L_W0QQitemZ170326069547QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Sporting_Goods_Sports_Clothing_LE?hash=item27a839912b#ht_2786wt_982

I have these gloves and use them for trad, light weight and warm.
Title: Re: Alternative gloves
Post by: Glen on February 23, 2010, 01:59:30 pm: Despite the expense I think I'll try the battery heated glove liners.

They need to be used with totally waterproof gloves - can anyone recommend durable waterproof gloves which still allow reasonable dexterity?