When I am commuting during the colder months, I really struggle with cold hands.
I leave home when its dark, my car steering wheel is freezing cold and I shiver uncontrollably at the train station, waiting for a train which feels like it’s never going to arrive.
In recent years I’ve become a big fan of wearing gloves, but they’re annoying as I need to keep removing them to use my cellphone.
The solution: buy touchscreen gloves – gloves which have been treated with a particular material that make them compatible with cellphones.
To help my fellow commuters, I’ve gone and located 5 pairs of touchscreen gloves which will make your life just that little bit better.
What to consider when buying a pair of touchscreen gloves for commuting:
- Warmth: The quality of the material, inner lining and overall thickness play an important part in overall glove warmth
- Bulk: Thicker gloves (like ski or motorcycle gloves) will be far too bulky and will need to be taken off to do things such as handle train tickets or access a smartphone
- Durability: A good quality set of gloves can last you for years.
- Weatherproof: Wet hands = cold hands
- Touch screen fingertips: There’s different types of treatments applied to gloves to make them touch screen friendly, some function better than others
Note: This list is primarily for train, bus and car commuters. Some of these gloves will suit bicycle commuters but given their high exposure to weather, bike commuters usually have different needs.
1. TRENDOUX Knitted Winter Gloves
Warm and comfortable, the Trendoux knitted winter gloves are a great starting pair gloves. Made from soft acrylic with a wool lining, they’re not too bulky and the elastic cuff will keep the wind out. They’re also a good price to boot!
What I liked:
- Non-bulky but warm thanks to the acrylic & wool combination
- Unisex style which comes in 3 different colors
- Touch-screen friendly tips
- Come with a 30 day money back guarantee in addition to a 2 year warranty
2. Achiou Winter Knit Gloves
The Achiou winter knit gloves are a great all-round cold weather option. They’re light-weight and made from breathable acrylic fibres with a super soft woolen lining. The entire palm area is covered with a silicone treatment which means a better grip if driving, or far less chance of sending your smartphone flying!
What I liked:
- Light and comfortable but not so weather resistant
- Anti-slip coating across the palm and pad areas
- Attractive design that comes in 10 different colors
3. Dsane Womens Winter Leather Warm Lambskin Gloves
Soft and warm on the inside, stylishly supple leather on the outside – there’s a lot to like about these Dsane women’s winter leather gloves. Beautiful feeling gloves with a wrist-band designed to keep out the chill, oh and completely smartphone compatible too!
What I liked:
- The exquisite look and feel of leather
- Intelligent touch technology which allows interaction with all touchscreen devices
- Super thin cashmere liner which insulates against wind chill
- More suited to smaller hands
4. GliderGloves Copper Infused Touch Screen Gloves
If you’re wanting a pair of gloves that will absolutely not interfere with your smartphone usage on the train, these this pair of Glidergloves copper infused gloves will be a great option. Conductive copper yarn weaves throughout the entire glove emulates a natural texting experience – except warm!
What I liked:
- The best option if you’re a heavy texter/smartphone user
- Stylish urban look
- Great for handling other fiddly things (like train passes, credit cards etc)
5. Agloves Unisex Sport Touchscreen Gloves
The Agloves Unisex Sport touchscreen gloves are a top-rated touchscreen glove with a decent price to match. Made to be breathable and to draw moisture away from the skin, they’ll be a good option for wearing on those long, cold train commutes.
What I liked:
- Good price
- Range of colors
- Full touch screen capability
- Breathable material
6. HotHands Hand Warmers (40 pairs)
While not technically on the list, the other option you can go for is a good old hand-warmer. HotHands hand warmers will heat up in around 15-20 minutes then last for close to 10 hours. Keep one or two of these bad boys in your pocket and you’ll not be needing gloves! These are particularly good for those of you who live in snowy areas as they provide the perfect respite for your hands in your pockets!
Now you’ve got your cold hands AND inability to use smartphone issues sorted, check out our Things To Do On A Train Commute to solve the boredom issue also.
Happy commuting!
