The Best Winter Gloves This 2019-2020 Season

For almost everybody in Canada, Winter is a time you dress up in layers. Unfortunately, for your hands, it’s not really fun wearing layers of gloves – uncomfortable, loss of dexterity, and can you imagine having to put on and take off all those gloves all the time? Fortunately for you, we have gloves for every Winter purpose. So whether you’re taking a stroll in the Canadian cold or working outside and needing gloves that’s both water and impact resistant, we have the right winter glove for you – all sorted out in this guide on the best Winter gloves this 2019-2020 season.

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It’s also protected by DryFibre™, a specially treated, water-resistant and oil-resistant, leather palm suede that can stand up to heavy-duty wear.

And whenever you purchase a pair of Commanders, $0.50 from the pair sold is donated to Wounded Warriors Canada™. Wounded Warriors™ is an organization that supports ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces’ members, veterans, first responders and their families, and Watson Gloves is proud to support and give back to the Canadian Armed Forces through Wounded Warriors™.

When the Commander doesn’t cut it for your heavier-duty work where you need cut resistance, we got the perfect trooper for you.

The 95785G Shock Trooper is the glove you’re looking for if you need great cut and puncture protection – the Shock Trooper has an ANSI Cut rating of A7 and an ANSI Puncture rating of 4, thanks to the full sock Cutshield™ liner made from a blend of P-aramid, steel and polyester, along with an ANSI/ISEA 138 Impact rating of 3.

This all-star of a glove is also packed with other features, such as lightweight 3M Thinsulate™ C100 lining back and C40 palm to keep your hands warm, vibration absorbing EVA foam padded palm patch and wrist patch, stitched Kevlar® thread, and superb Dryhide™ full-grain goatskin leather on both the palm and back of hand to give you sturdy durability and also great dexterity along with water and oil resistant protection.

The gauntlet style cuff provides additional wrist and forearm protection, while the slip-on cuff style Shock Trooper (95785) is an alternative for easier on and off application. And similarly with the Commander, $0.50 for every pair of Shock Troopers sold goes to the Wounded Warriors™ foundation. Confidence is key to any job and you can have greater confidence doing your work knowing your hands are safe with the Shock Trooper.

Work outdoors is not limited to the oil & gas industry – work still has to get done whether you’re on the construction site or at the shipyard.

91051 The Breakdown has Cold MX™ insulation on the palm and back. This compact insulation provides maximum thermal efficiency and is wind proof and water resistant. At the same time, the thin profile and dense fibre structure also gives you great dexterity in your work. A Velcro® closure helps keep the warmth in while keeping dirt and debris out. So keep on trucking with your work without any setbacks to your hands.

Hy+Dry™ Barrier Infographic. Click for larger size.

Designed with advanced technology, the Stealth Stingray will ensure your hands stay dry, warm and comfortable in cold environments and give you the superior grip you need for dry and especially wet conditions.

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Act quick though! Sub Zero is stocked in stores NOW but only for a limited run. Get them at your local stores now before they’re gone!

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The Duke and The Duchess come in two colours, so you can go for the sleek, smokey black look, or the bold, flashy gold look. No matter which look you choose, you’ll be traversing the outdoors in style!

We did say we have a Winter glove for your every need and we know there’s always that one gift exchange or friend where you’re struggling to come up with a gift idea. Don’t feel guilty ‘cause we made it easy picking out the perfect gift for the exchange, your friend, or even yourself!

Your imaginary hand phone is no longer imaginary with the 410 Call Me where you can pick up your phone calls with your hand (make sure the glove is on your hand though)! It’s simple and there’s only two steps: 1) use the glove’s Bluetooth ability to connect with your mobile phone and 2) put your thumb to your ear and make that business/family/appointment call, you important person.

How does it work? There’s a built-in ear piece on the thumb and a built-in microphone on the wrist so you can make the call, along with a play button to pick up calls and volume buttons in case you want to lower the volume when your mum is asking you for the umpteenth time to bring the turkey for Christmas dinner. Call Me is also a touchscreen glove with conductive yarn fibers on the thumb, index and middle fingers, so you can still swipe right, left, up, or down on your phone.

We hope this guide has steered you in the right direction in picking out the best gloves that fit your needs this Winter season. After all, your hands need the greatest of protection – coupled with the cold weather coming in, you need to make sure you have the quality glove to protect you from hazards and the elements. Winter will be here before you know it, so make sure you get the right glove this season before braving the cold, whether it’s for work or for leisure.