This is how heated gloves work

For those of us who really feel the cold, heated gloves are a godsend. They keep your hands comfortably warm at the touch of a button. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing. But how exactly does a heated glove work and what makes it so effective?

Step-by-step guide

Would you prefer a step-by-step guide on how to use, charge, clean and safely store our heated gloves? Then take a look at our online manual for heated gloves.

A heated glove has a built-in heating system and is easy to operate with a single button. It is usually located on the back of the glove or in the cuff. Press and hold the button for a few seconds to switch on the heating system. The glove will usually start on the highest heat setting, so your cold hands can warm up quickly and comfortably.

A special pocket has been built into the cuff to hold the rechargeable battery. Inside this pocket, you will also find the power cable of the heating system, to which the battery can be connected.

The cuff has a special pocket for storing the rechargeable battery. Inside this pocket, you will also find the power cable of the heating system, to which the battery can be connected.

Because the battery is tucked away in the cuff, you hardly notice it while wearing the gloves. It feels just like wearing a regular glove. The batteries are freeze-resistant, so they are also suitable for extremely cold conditions.

Would you like your batteries to last as long as possible? Then read our tips on how to make your heated gloves (and batteries) last longer.

The heating system consists of thin heating elements made of copper and carbon. Because carbon fibers are extremely thin, flexible and strong, they move effortlessly with the fabric without being felt.

In most models, the heating elements run across the back of the hand and along the fingers all the way to the fingertips. In our Dual Heating gloves and some Volt gloves, the heating elements are also located in the palm of the hand and along the underside of the fingers.

How long heated gloves stay warm depends on the model, the heat setting selected, the battery capacity and the outside temperature. On average, you can expect several hours of comfortable warmth. The operating time is influenced by the following factors, amongst others:

• The thickness of the glove. The thicker the glove, the better it retains heat. A thinner model offers more freedom of movement and is ideal for sports, but under the same cold conditions it will usually run out of power sooner than a thicker, better-insulated model.
• Ambient temperature. The colder it is outside, the more power the battery needs to generate to keep the gloves warm.
• Battery. A battery with a higher capacity will generally last longer than a battery with a lower capacity. Most of our gloves come with a 7.4 V – 2600 mAh battery. Our Dual Heating gloves and mittens come with a 7.4 V – 3000 mAh battery.

As a rough guide, you can expect around 2 to 9 hours of heat, depending on the model and the conditions. If you wear a thick, well-insulated model and use the lowest heat setting, you can expect a longer battery life. If you choose a thinner model and use the highest setting, the battery will run out more quickly. In that case, an extra set of batteries can be useful when you are out and about.

Good to know: the batteries usually take around 4 hours to fully recharge using the charger provided.

HeatPerformance® heated gloves have three heat settings. The highest setting is designed to warm the gloves up quickly. This is especially pleasant when your hands are very cold and need extra warmth quickly. In many cases, it is more comfortable to switch to a lower setting after a few minutes.

The middle and lowest settings are designed to keep your hands comfortably warm. If you have chosen a well-insulated model, the lowest setting is often already sufficient. This also helps your batteries last longer. The medium setting is a good choice in cold weather or when you are wearing a thinner model. Ultimately, the most comfortable setting depends on the model, the outside temperature and your personal preference.