Highest setting
Use the highest setting to warm up cold gloves and hands quickly. After a few minutes, you can usually switch to a lower setting.
How do heated gloves work?
Controls, battery, heating system and battery life explained
Targeted warmth for your hands
Warmth at the touch of a button
Heated gloves have a built-in heating system that you can easily switch on with a single button. Thin heating elements distribute warmth across your hand and fingers, while compact rechargeable batteries power the system.
This keeps your hands comfortably warm during everyday activities, work, walking and outdoor sports. But where exactly are the heating elements located, how do you operate the gloves and how long does a charged battery last?
Step-by-step guide
Would you mainly like to know how to switch on, charge, clean and safely store the gloves? Then take a look at our online heated gloves user manual .
Controls
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One button to switch the gloves on and adjust the heat setting.
Battery
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Compact rechargeable batteries in the cuff of the glove.
Heating system
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Flexible heating elements made of copper and carbon.
Battery life
Up to approximately 9 hours of heat, depending on the model and heat setting.
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The controls
How to switch on the heat
A heated glove usually has one control button on the back of the hand or on the cuff. Press and hold this button for a few seconds to switch on the heating system.
The glove usually starts on the highest heat setting. This allows cold hands to warm up quickly. You can then easily switch to a lower setting to keep the temperature comfortable and extend battery life.
The button is also easy to operate while wearing the gloves. This is practical when you want to adjust the temperature on the go, for example while skiing with heated ski gloves or while cycling with heated cycling gloves.
Good to know
The highest setting is mainly intended to warm your hands quickly. Once your hands feel comfortably warm, a lower setting is usually sufficient.
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The battery
Compactly integrated into the cuff
The cuff contains a special pocket for the rechargeable battery. The connection for the heating system is also located in this pocket. Connect the battery, place it in the pocket and then close the cuff again.
Because the battery is neatly tucked away in the cuff, you hardly notice it while wearing the gloves. The batteries are designed for use at low temperatures and continue to work well even on cold winter days.
Would you like to keep your batteries in good condition for as long as possible? Read our tips for maintaining heated gloves and batteries .
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The heating system
Flexible heating elements made of copper and carbon
The heating system consists of thin, flexible heating elements made of copper and carbon. They are integrated into the glove and distribute heat across the hand and fingers.
Carbon fibres are thin, flexible and strong. This allows the heating elements to move with the fabric so you can barely feel them while wearing the gloves. You retain enough freedom of movement to hold objects, use tools or stay active.
On most models, the heating elements run across the back of the hand and along the fingers to the fingertips. Some models also have heating elements in the palm.
Where do you feel the heat?
The heat is mainly distributed across the back of the hand, fingers and fingertips. The exact heating zones may vary by model.
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Battery life
How long do heated gloves stay warm?
How long heated gloves provide warmth depends on the model, the selected heat setting, battery capacity, insulation and the outside temperature.
- Thickness and insulation. A thicker glove retains heat better. Well-insulated models, such as heated ski gloves and heated mittens, generally lose heat less quickly than thinner models.
- Outside temperature. The colder it is outside, the more energy is needed to maintain the same temperature.
- Heat setting. The highest setting uses more energy than the middle or lowest setting.
- Battery capacity. Most gloves come with a 7.4 V – 2600 mAh battery. Dual Heating gloves and mittens come with a 7.4 V – 3000 mAh battery.
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The heat settings
Three settings for the desired temperature
HeatPerformance® heated gloves have three heat settings. This allows you to adjust the temperature to the weather, your activity and your personal warmth preference.
Middle setting
Suitable for cold weather and longer periods outdoors. This setting offers a good balance between warmth and battery life.
Lowest setting
Designed to maintain the warmth you have already built up. The battery usually lasts longest on this setting.
In summary
How heated gloves work
Heat from thin, flexible heating elements made of copper and carbon
Three heat settings for easy temperature control
Up to approximately 9 hours of heat, depending on the model and heat setting
Compact, lightweight batteries that you barely notice while wearing the gloves
Batteries usually fully recharged in around four hours
Heat across the hand, fingers and, on most models, the fingertips
Choosing the right model
Which heated gloves are right for you?
The basic way they work is similar across all models, but thickness, insulation, heating zones and possible uses differ. Take a look at our heated gloves comparison to see which model best suits how you plan to use them.
