Heated mittens, the ultimate way to protect your hands from the cold

When temperatures drop and conditions become extreme, even the best outdoor gloves reach their limits! But rest assured, there is still hope: an effective and innovative solution exists to keep your hands warm and dry, even in extreme cold, even at high altitudes. These are the “Ultra Heat Boost” heated mittens. These little gems of comfort, performance and technology were developed by our engineers in the laboratory and then tested in the field by our professional athletes and adventurers. Designed for daring mountaineers, committed skiers, passionate motorcyclists and cold-sensitive hikers, these mittens create an impenetrable cocoon of warmth around your extremities.

In this article, you'll learn everything there is to know about the ultimate in outdoor equipment. A key piece of kit that enabled the first winter ascent of K2 and helped the rope team of InoxTag & Mathis Dumas succeed in their “Kaizen” project by reaching Everest. How do these heated mittens work? What are their advantages? Why choose them over heated gloves? Which are the most comfortable and high-performance ski mittens on the market? Find all the answers below!

‘When temperatures drop and conditions become extreme, even the best outdoor gloves reach their limits!’

HEATED MITTENS: WHAT ARE THEY? AND HOW DO THEY WORK?

Heated mittens are technical accessories that combine the thermal insulation of traditional mittens with a built-in heating system.

The heating system consists of thin, flexible heating elements powered by small, lightweight, secure batteries placed in a discreet compartment at the wrist or back of the hand.

This heating system generally offers three different intensity levels and ensures gentle, even heat distribution to strategic areas – the fingers, back of the hand and palm – where heat loss is greatest.

‘This heating system generally offers three different intensity levels and ensures gentle, even heat distribution to the most exposed areas of the hand.’

Heated ski mittens - Ultra Heat Boost men

Heated ski mittens for men

CHF 349.00

Heated ski mittens - Ultra Heat Boost men

Heated ski mittens for men

CHF 349.00

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HEATED MITTENS OR HEATED GLOVES: WHICH TO CHOOSE?

This choice may seem trivial, but in reality it will have a real impact on your performance, comfort and enjoyment.

Heated mittens offer several advantages over technical ski gloves or more traditional heated gloves.

Superior, continuous and immediate warmth: unlike traditional gloves, heated mittens enclose your fingers in a single shell, within a shared halo of warm air at 360°C. This means that less of your hands are exposed to the cold, reducing heat loss; and the system has less space to heat, allowing it to work more efficiently.
Optimal protection, even in extreme conditions: the two key words that drive the development of our heated mittens are protection and performance. Robust, durable and completely waterproof, our products provide an impenetrable barrier against wind, rain or snow. They prevent the risk of frostbite and maintain optimal blood circulation, even when the thermometer reads -20°C.
Extended battery life: thanks to their impeccable insulation and the grouping of your fingers within a single halo, the heating system requires less power to maintain the same thermal comfort. This extends the life of your batteries and ensures nearly 7.5 hours of continuous warmth.
Rare and valuable versatility: heated mittens – thanks to this versatility, which in no way affects their performance – are suitable for everyone from beginners to experts. Whether you are a seasoned mountaineer, a dedicated skier, a passionate motorcyclist, a cold-sensitive hiker or simply suffer from Raynaud's syndrome, these ultra-innovative mittens will keep your hands warm and dry, no matter how harsh the winter.

However, it is important to recognise the limitations of these heated mittens and highlight the benefits of heated gloves in certain situations. Mittens are characterised by reduced dexterity and greater bulk. They are therefore less suitable for activities involving technical manipulation and high precision movements.

To sum up:

If you are looking for absolute thermal comfort, choose heated mittens.
If you are looking for freedom of movement and precision, opt for heated gloves.

‘Unlike traditional gloves, heated mittens enclose your fingers in a single envelope, within a common halo of warm air, at 360°C.’

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR HEATED MITTENS?

Here is a list of essential criteria that should influence your choice when buying a pair of heated mittens:

The power of the heating system
The ability to adjust the intensity to different levels
Battery life
The balance between breathability and waterproofing of the materials
Ergonomics and comfort
The lightness of the components, as well as their reliability, which can also be translated into terms of durability

Heated ski mittens - Ultra Heat Boost women

Heated ski mittens for women

CHF 349.00

Heated ski mittens - Ultra Heat Boost women

Heated ski mittens for women

CHF 349.00

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WHAT ARE THE BEST HEATED MITTENS FOR WINTER?

Once you have established this list of objective characteristics, you should naturally turn to our “Ultra Heat Boost Mittens” heated ski mittens, available in women's and men's models.

Why? Because these little technological gems – whose design is the result of our capacity for innovation and our long-standing expertise in thermoregulation – push all the above-mentioned parameters to their maximum.

This is thanks in particular to the “Boost” technology, developed and tested in the field in collaboration with our athletes and adventurers during their exploits.

In concrete terms, this innovative system ensures: faster heating, more sustained heat intensity and faster battery charging.

Beyond this “Boost” technology, other features make the “Ultra Heat Boost Mittens” heated ski mittens a must-have for protecting your hands from the cold:

Three heat settings to adjust the power of the heating system to suit the sport, the cold conditions and the effort required. This prevents perspiration, the worst enemy of winter comfort.
An optimised airflow system inside the mitten ensures that the entire hand and each finger are kept warm at 360°C.
An ultra-lightweight battery for greater practicality in sports where weight and every extra gram can quickly become a fundamental issue.
Their “Recycled Primaloft” insulation for optimal heat retention.
Their composition of mostly recycled materials.
Their waterproof and breathable membrane, with a record rating of 10K, because we know the damage that moisture can do to hands exposed to the cold.
A flexible reinforcement strategically located under the thumb to wipe your ski goggles if necessary.

These exceptional heated mittens are also available in their original version – the “Ultra Heat”, heated mittens for women and men – as well as reconditioned, for those who want to give their outdoor equipment a second life.

‘This thermoregulation technology ensures faster heating, more sustained heat intensity and faster battery charging.’

HOW TO USE YOUR HEATED MITTENS?

Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your Ultra Heat Boost Mittens heated ski mittens:

Charge your batteries before each outing and store them in a temperate place before use.
Turn on the heat before you get cold! Fingers that are already frozen take longer to warm up. Heated mittens are more effective at prevention than cure.
Set the heat to the minimum necessary to save battery power. Then increase it according to your needs!
Store your mittens in a dry, temperate place after use. Make sure they are completely dry first!
Never wash them in the washing machine without removing the electrical system.