Keis heated gloves with hydrophobic fabric
Keis Apparel says its all-new G701 heated gloves with hydrophobic fabric "are the most advanced heated motorcycle gloves we have ever made".
Features include touch screen capacitive pads on index finger and thumb, a semi-bonded Hipora waterproof and breathable membrane and a distinctive hydrophobic ballistic spandex outer shell that is said to "resist water penetration even when fully submerged for over two minutes during testing. This further assists in keeping the wearer warmer, preventing the water-logged outer material from drawing heat away from the hand".
Manufactured to CE standard EN 13594 for protective motorcycle gloves, there is flexible soft armour across the knuckles and scaphoid sliders on each palm.
Inside there's a generous layer of 3M Thinsulate insulation, which retains warmth without adding bulk. The gloves are designed to fit either over or under a jacket cuff. "When the temperature really drops, micro carbon fibre heating panels - with Far InfraRed Radiation heat-generating technology - provide reliable, controllable warmth, whilst still allowing plenty of dexterity and feel for precise handling of the controls.
"More effective than heated grips, the heat is where you need it most. The exposed areas on the top of the hands and around the fingers are the most vulnerable to the cold, and this technology provides radiating warmth in the same way the sun's rays warm the body on a cold winter's day".
Keis claims that the heating elements are so reliable they are backing them with a lifetime warranty and the gloves as a whole are covered for two years. The easy-to-use integral controller - positioned on the back of the wrist for easy operation when riding - enables the wearer to turn the power on and off and change temperature on the move. The controller also features an inbuilt voltage regulator to prevent overheating.
Like all Keis garments, the G701 gloves come with everything needed to connect to a 12V vehicle battery, as well as the option to connect to a portable 2600mAh glove battery pack, which fits in a pocket in the glove cuff. There is a visor wipe built in and extra optional battery packs are available.
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