Product Overview
The Portwest GL16 Touchscreen Knit Glove is a practical solution for the modern professional who needs to remain connected without sacrificing warmth. In an era where tablets and smartphones are as common on-site as a tape measure, the necessity of removing gloves to operate a device is a frequent frustration. This glove eliminates that inefficiency, providing a seamless transition between manual tasks and digital interaction through a cleverly integrated conductive design.
Key Features
- Precision Dexterity: The fine knit construction allows for excellent tactile feedback, ensuring you can handle small components or tools with confidence.
- Integrated Metallic Components: Grey acrylic tips infused with metallic fibers enable precise interaction with touchscreen devices, keeping your hands warm while you work.
- Hardwearing Acrylic Outer: The black knit outer is designed for durability, standing up to the rigours of daily wear in professional environments.
- Comfortable Fit: The 100% acrylic composition provides a soft feel against the skin and a natural stretch that accommodates various hand sizes.
Design & Performance
Constructed from a lightweight 100% acrylic knit, the GL16 is designed to provide insulation without the bulk of traditional thermal gloves. The material choice ensures that the glove is breathable yet capable of retaining heat, making it ideal for use in chilly warehouses or outdoor environments. The performance is centered around the metallic component found in the grey sections of the glove, which bridge the gap between human touch and capacitive screens, ensuring your devices respond accurately every time.
Why No Customisation?
We do not offer customisation for this specific product to preserve its technical functionality. The knit fabric is designed to stretch and conform to the hand; embroidery would not only restrict this natural movement but could also damage the delicate metallic threads required for touchscreen use. To ensure the glove performs as intended and remains comfortable for the wearer, we provide these as-is.
Use Cases
These gloves are an excellent choice for delivery drivers who must frequently sign for packages on handheld devices, or warehouse operatives using digital scanning equipment. They are equally suited for site managers or surveyors who need to navigate digital blueprints on tablets while working in unheated or outdoor locations.
Why MyWorkwear
MyWorkwear has been a staple of the British workwear industry since 1976. Operating from our specialized facility in Telford, we bring decades of expertise to every product we select for our range. We understand that even the smallest accessory, like a knit glove, plays a vital role in the productivity and comfort of your team.
Practical Advice
The GL16 is a lightweight accessory that works exceptionally well on its own in moderately cold conditions. For those working in sub-zero temperatures, these can also serve as a useful liner glove underneath more substantial, heavy-duty safety gloves, providing a layer of warmth when the outer glove needs to be removed for technical tasks.
Caring for your product
To ensure your gloves continue to provide warmth and touchscreen sensitivity, proper maintenance is vital. Excessive heat and harsh chemicals can degrade the acrylic fibers and the metallic components that allow for screen interaction.
We recommend a machine wash at a maximum temperature of 30°C using a mild process. Washing at higher temperatures may cause the knit to lose its shape or elasticity, resulting in a poor fit that compromises dexterity.
Avoid the use of bleach, as this will weaken the fibers and cause premature wear. Furthermore, these gloves should not be tumble dried. High heat in a dryer can damage the delicate metallic threads; instead, they should be line dried to maintain their structural integrity.
Do not iron or dry clean this product. Acrylic is a synthetic material that can melt or warp under direct heat, and dry cleaning chemicals may interfere with the conductive properties of the metallic components.
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