Winter gloves designed for warmth have long been criticized for being bulky, hot, damp, and inflexible, rendering the hands incapable of working or performing outdoor activities in cold weather. Losing dexterity can expose us to various risks, such as dropping objects or being unable to complete tasks. Many people end up taking off their gloves to finish their work.
So, when we founded TACLAB, we decided that our first product needed to solve all the issues with winter gloves while still offering sufficient warmth.
Flexibility We used diamond-patterned anti-slip fabric for the fingers, soft microfiber for the palm, and durable stretch fabric with curved 3D cutting for the back of the hand to ensure flexibility. The ribbed cuffs provide freedom of movement for your wrist, allowing it to stay flexible.
Waterproofing We incorporated a waterproof glove liner into the thin gloves—something typically only seen in bulky ski gloves. Adding a waterproof, breathable liner to thin gloves is a complex process, and many factories were unable to meet our technical requirements. As a result, even if the gloves are submerged in water, your hands will stay dry (below the cuffs).
Warmth We used 3M Thinsulate material inside the windproof and waterproof liner. This is a stable, insulating material that doesn’t absorb water and remains fluffy. While there are many insulation materials to choose from—like Primaloft, Polartec Alpha, Climashield, and Thermolite—when used within a waterproof liner, the differences between these materials in terms of insulation aren’t significant, even if some products have a higher CLO value.
Aesthetic Appeal Traditional winter gloves are not only bulky but also unattractive. We designed Snow Savage with a sleek appearance, making winter work more enjoyable and less monotonous.
Tactical Functionality We developed this product based on the needs of soldiers and law enforcement officers. Most winter gloves have fingers that are too thick, making it difficult to pull the trigger of a firearm. Our goal was to resolve the conflict between shooting and warmth during the winter.
After its launch, this product received a lot of positive feedback, making us realize that a successful product is one that solves customer needs, not one designed based solely on a designer’s subjective ideas. This has since become our guiding principle in product design.
