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blog.wired.com - 11/21/2008

Put Your Hands in the Fire (Or Not) With a Special Ops Glove

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A protective glove system that is currently being used in Iraq by the military is now being made available to civilians. Expect plenty of gear heads, wannabe heroes, and disaster preparedness aficionados to add them to their must-get Christmas wish list. Outdoor Research’s latest ...

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gizmodiva.com - 11/27/2008

The All in One design Boot and Glove Dryer

— gizmodiva.com — After all the winter skiing and fun on the slopes, drying wet boots or gloves can be... a pain. This All-in-one design Boot and Glove Dryer safely warms and dries any style boot, shoe, skate or gloves. You can simultaneously dry two pair of garments on ... (more) The All in One design Boot and Glove Dryer

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Protective glove system saves hands in extreme conditions
Gizmo Watch — ... in a similar way. The lightweight, flame-resistant glove system is able to stretch four-ways to give greater maneuverability to the user, while the three-layer soft-shell fabric provides more comfort. The user is supposed to mix up the different layers of the glove according to the given condition. According to the company, the $1,100 glove system has shown its worth in tackling fires and has saved plenty of hands from potential burns. Via: Wired

Modular Glove system keeps Special Forces comfy come what may
Newlaunches.com — ... weather waterproof mitt. Each set of gloves is domestically produced in the United States and boasts the latest textile technology to reduce weight, minimize thermal discomfort in extreme cold weather, enable maximum dexterity, tactility, and provide exceptional moisture management. The Modular Glove System meets the Special Operations Command's requirement for a protective glove system and such protection does not come cheap, for $1100 a set it is not something you wear to bed. Via

Special Forces Fireproof Modular Glove System Now For Normal Rich Guys Too [Clothing]
Gizmodo — ... special forces chaps. They can also handle extremely cold and hot environments, and the outer layer is made of a specially abrasion-resistant "wolverine" material. And that just sounds cool. The inner layer is of super-stretchy nomex-based stuff that's super-stretchy for an ideal fit, and the whole idea is that you mix and match internal and external components to three or four layers to meet your needs. They'd better be some specialist needs though: these babies'll cost you $1,100. [Wired] ...