You wouldn’t venture outdoors when it’s cold without your gloves. But for really low temperatures or when you plan to be out there for longer when hiking, skiing, fishing or hunting, a pair of glove liners could be your best friend. Worn under bulkier gloves, they provide an essential extra layer of insulation and are often more comfortable to wear next to your skin.
The best glove liners can be worn on their own but they really come into their own when you pull off your outer glove when you need the finger dexterity of a lightweight thinner glove without losing too much heat from your hands. Different fabrics are used to make these thin, warm gloves including silk, polyester and merino wool. Look out too for gloves that let you use your touch screen thanks to conductive areas of thread on the thumb and fingertips. Being able to use your phone for navigation for example without having to expose your hand to the cold is a real bonus. Here are our favorite glove liners.
Terramar Adult Thermasilk Glove Liner
Silky smooth and extra warm
Made from 100% pure silk, these glover liners feel smooth and will give you extra warmth. They have a ClimaSense treatment to neutralize odors and wick away sweat, making them a good pick for cold-weather runners. Built to stretch and available in four sizes, they come in black and natural colors and can be machine washed.
Under Armour Men's Liner 2.0 Gloves
Touchscreen compatible and a snug fit
Wear these 87% polyester,13% elastane fitted liners as an additional layer under heavier gloves or on their own. The UA Storm finish repels rain and snow without affecting breathability. The thumb and fingers have a Tech Touch print for touchscreen use and the ribbed cuffs make for a snug fit.
TRENDOUX Winter Gloves for Men and Women
Touchscreen fingertips and anti-slip grip
Thin enough to use as a liner in a bulkier glove or on their own, these gloves have highly sensitive touchscreen fingertips for phone and tablet use outdoors in cold weather. The palms have a silicone anti-slip grip so they are good for driving too. The 95% acrylic, 5% spandex construction is stretchable for a snug fit.
Smartwool Unisex Liner Glove
Wool-based warmth and comfort
Made with 45% merino wool, 45% acrylic, 9% Nylon and 1% elastane, these gloves will keep your hands warm whatever the weather. The thumb and index finger are touchscreen compatible. The rib-knit cuff and keeps them on and comfortable under your outer gloves when you’re skiing, snowboarding or hiking in low temperatures.
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If you spend long periods in low temperatures, glove liners soon start edging into essential purchase territory. Particularly if you want to be able to do fiddly tasks with your hands when fishing or stargazing, for example, without them getting really cold. We would recommend Terramar Adult Thermasilk Glove Liners to most people. Silk is a great fabric for retaining heat but remaining breathable and can’t be beaten for thinness and comfort under a heavier glove.
If you want to feel the unique heat-retaining properties of merino wool, the Smartwool Unisex Liner Glove is a good choice. Smartwool is famed for their merino wool socks and these glove liners will not let your hands down either. Supremely warm and breathable, this is a liner glove you won’t be able to resist putting on.
