Picture this. It’s 6:59am and you’ve managed to tackle the icy uphill climb of the underground station steps to arrive at the platform, only mildly winded. A glance up at the digital board tells you that your train, somehow, won’t be arriving for another six minutes. As we all know when it comes to TFL, six minutes can feel like an absolute lifetime. So, what to do?
Luckily, your local station sits above ground. Despite the brisk winter air and the fact that you can see your breath making smoky swirls above your head, you breathe an icy sigh of release. The early start has left you bereft of the ability to read your current book, but you still can use your phone.
What’s more, you received the most brilliant gift yet this Christmas: a pair of tech-compatible, touchscreen gloves. What’s that? You don’t have a pair? Well, let us tell you why it’s time that changed.
Arriving at the office after a long commute with chapped, dry and brittle hands which simply refuse to warm back up is no enjoyable experience. What’s more, when your hands do decide to welcome feeling back into the joints and muscles, the painful pins-and-needles-esque, pricky heat is frankly worse than having arctic limbs in the first place.
If you do so happen to have your wits about you, it’s possible that you might already own a pair of bog-standard mittens. We applaud your preparedness, but lament your lack of dexterity. Opposable thumbs and nimble fingers are one of the few human evolutionary achievements that actually differentiate us from regular animals, so why would you want to limit their ability to text, tap and swipe during colder months?
Thankfully, wonderfully warming gloves have been invented for that very purpose. They’ll deliver unbeatable insulation, keep your fingers from freezing off and allow you to use your phone in the chilliest of environments. Now, that’s what they call a triple whammy.
Without further ado, we’ve rounded up a selection of the best tech-compatible touchscreen gloves to shop now.
Elmer Deep Pile Gloves
Stylish, practical and subtly touchscreen-compatible, these deep pile gloves come in four delightful colour combinations. Like wearing miniature high-tech fleeces on each hand, these gloves have a 100 per cent wool shell for supreme warmth and a 100 per cent polyester lining for durability and sweat-wicking.
The elasticated ribbed cuff ensures that if you find yourself in snowy and/or rainy conditions, none of that inclement weather can find its way into your mitts. Be warned, only the thumbs on these gloves are suitable for use with a touchscreen. Taking photos on a snowy hike will be a breeze, but typing lengthy texts might be slightly more difficult.
Buy now £39.95, Wildbounds
Touchscreen Wool & Cashmere Blend Gloves
Proving that tech-ready gloves don’t have to be boring, these beautiful wool and cashmere blend gloves by Aspiga will work with any piece of touchscreen technology. Made in Spain, each glove features a delightful complimentary leather trim and loop detail. Though available in five different hues, we think navy is the most versatile.
Buy now £35.00, Aspiga
Osprey London The Pippi Smarty Glove – Orange
Dopamine dressing is a very real phenomenon which dictates that wearing bright colours, especially during the gloomiest of months, will brighten your day. The Pippi Smarty gloves by Osprey are almost guaranteed to do just that, with their sunshine orange stripes and touchscreen-compatible digits. Woven from a luxurious blend of 50 per cent merino wool, 20 per cent angora, 30 per cent polyamide and a delicate leather button, you simply can’t go wrong this winter.
Buy now £29.00, Brand Alley
2-pack touchscreen gloves
A value-for-money two-pack, you can guarantee that you’ll have a pair of tech-compatible gloves to match your outfit on any given day thanks to H&M. That budget price point has to come from somewhere, and the fibre blend only includes 2 per cent of wool. Nevertheless, these handy gloves will last you a fair few winters, all the while keeping your paws warm without leaving them sweaty.
Buy now £4.99, H&M
Uniqlo Heattech Lined Touchscreen Gloves
Uniqlo’s Heattech range is renowned for its near-magical ability to insulate bodies in the coldest of climates without overheating. These uber soft and cosy gloves are no different and are lined with fleecy heat absorbent lining.
Buy now £19.90, Uniqlo
Cable Knit Gloves
A two-in-one option featuring the classic split-finger glove design with a warming mitten hood, these ribbed cable knit gloves from Superdry offer a foolproof method for ensuring you can use your tech with ease during the winter.
Buy now £10.00, Superdry
Farah Knitted Stripe Wristwarmer-Duck Egg
For those who find all-over gloves to be a protective nightmare, we understand. These wrist warmers will prevent cold breezes from escaping up the sleeves of your jacket, while also allowing you to use your tech with ease.
Buy now £34.00, Wolf & Badger
Achiou Winter Gloves
Touch-sensitive and anti-slip, these winter gloves are designed for those who are constantly on the move. Whether running, cycling or skateboarding, these snug gloves are both highly insulating and wonderfully breathable. They’re made from 86 per cent acrylic with a polyester and spandex blend for durable stretch.
Buy now £8.99, Amazon
