Outdoor Research ActiveIce Chroma Full Sun Gloves

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OR’s ActiveIce range use a unique fabric to provide that provides sun protection to UPF 50+ along with excellent temperature regulation. These Chroma Sun Gloves offer full protection for your hands in a simple design.

Outdoor Research says: 

Best-selling ActiveIce™ technology is upgraded for Spring 2021 to work more efficiently and effectively than ever before. Now featuring the same thermo-regulating formula as our proprietary ActiveTemp™, this new version of ActiveIce™ dynamically adjusts to your body’s temperature to cool you faster when you need it most. Still wicking and complete with a UPF 50+ sun protection rating, ActiveIce™ is the perfect companion for anyone who spends serious time in hot, sweaty, sun-baked conditions. The ActiveIce Chroma Sun Gloves provide superb back-of-hand sun protection, and have an additional cuff closure for an adjustable fit with a perforated synthetic suede palm that releases heat without compromising on protection.

Our Verdict

Outdoor Research’s ActiveIce Chroma Full Sun Gloves provide excellent levels of protection and comfort from the sun. The gloves have a close fit but the Thermo-Regulating ActiveIce fabric is amazingly lightweight and breathable. Despite this they still provide protection from the sun with a UPF 50+ rating. The fabric does an impressive job of keeping you cool when you are exposed to the sun for prolonged periods. They are also excellent at wicking moisture and are fast drying so they perform well no matter what activities you’re involved in.

These gloves offer excellent protection for the back of the hands while also providing a good level of grip with the synthetic suede coverage under the hand. The full finger design has a comfortable feel and the palms are surprisingly durable. The simple Velcro tab closure allows you to adjust the gloves as and when you need to.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Fabric Performance: Thermo-Regulating Cooling ActiveIce™ Treatment, Breathable, Lightweight, Wicking, Quick-Drying, UPF 50+
• Design Features: New Branding and Fabric, Main Material Updated with Recycled Content, Touchscreen Compatible, Durable Synthetic Suede Palm, Hook/Loop Cuff Tab Closure, Reflective Logos

Specifications

• Small pair weighs: 24g
• Medium pair weighs: 26g
• Large pair weighs: 30g
• XLarge pair weighs: 32g

Material & Construction

• 92% recycled polyester, 8% spandex stretch knit, 65% nylon, 35% PU synthetic perforated chamude palm