Designing the "Perfect" glove

[Moondog55]

I have not been able to find a glove that is perfectly suitable for my intended winter needs
I have some experience using the stuff but I cannot knit
I have however been given the contact details for somebody who does custom knitting.
While I have some ideas in my head I'd like you to share your thoughts on the ideal glove.
To be used a a liner and in cold to very cold weather
Let the data flow

[Warin]

Glove or mits?
Mittens are warmer, easier to make and lighter.

[Moondog55]

Glove or mits?
Mittens are warmer, easier to make and lighter.

Well I did say gloves, and for a reason.
In very cold weather it isn't a one clothing item situation, so while I assume mittens for very cold you need something to wear when it is only a "little bit cold" but describe your perfect "System" then

[Zapruda]

I was thinking about this while walking this weekend. If I was getting a custom liner made I would want the following:

- Touchscreen compatible finger tips
- Merino wool
- Small patch of rubber or some type of grip on the palm.
- I would like the length to almost match my over mitt - mid forearm length.

Cheers

[slparker]

I do believe that someone has already perfected the design:

https://www.amazon.com/Dachstein-Woolwe ... MGM6YDHP27

or, as mittens:

https://www.amazon.com/Dachstein-Woolwe ... B0152EHMJ0

"Made in the Dachstein Mountain area by loving families..."

So much warmer than gloves made by spiteful families.

[Warin]

Greasy wool used to be very popular for outdoor use - water resistant.

Possible ? http://www.jumbukwool.com.au/jumbuk-wool

[Moondog55]

Many decades ago I owned fingerless gloves by the English firm Millar.
Millar-Mitts combined a hardwearing reinforced palm with a softer insulating back that was cirved to fit the closed hand.
A really good woolen glove does shape itself to your hand with use but those that do also seem to wear out faster.
My ideal glove would combine a curved shape knitted in with different fibres in the palms and backs and would be of the trigger finger type for the added warmth without losing too much dexterity, so Merino and nylon on the palm and merino/possum on the back possibly
I can see the benefit of touch screen compatibility for those that need it

[ofuros]

Ortovox have a range of gloves & mitts that you might be able to
grab some design ideas from....even a smart-fingered tec glove for zapruda.

https://www.ortovox.com/us/shop/mountai ... en/gloves/

[Moondog55]

Yes their trigger finger glove has most of the features I like
https://www.ortovox.com/us/shop/unisex/ ... ack-raven/
Most especially the differential insulation

[ofuros]

A few more ideas....VB materials used rather than glove shape.
https://www.rbhdesigns.com/collections/gloves