How easy they are to put on
Depending on their age, the main difficulty for a child may be putting their gloves on themselves.
Here are our recommendations:
How to choose junior ski gloves and mittens?
On a day’s skiing, the extremities are the most sensitive parts of the body to the cold, especially among younger people. So how do you choose the right pair of ski gloves or mittens for them?
We’ll help you.
Choosing a pair of ski gloves for your child is based on 2 criteria whose priority may vary according to his or her age: how easy they are to put on and the warmth they provide
Size will also be an important factor in ensuring optimal comfort.
If you want to check out our advice on choosing adult ski gloves or mittens, it's here:
Kids aged 3 to 6 years
For young kids, mittens are the ideal product, being both easy to put on, comfortable and warm.
Kids aged 6 to 14 years
For kids aged 6 to 14 years, the choice will be between mittens, long-sleeved gloves or gloves.
Tip: 3-6 years old or 6-14, gloves or mittens, all our kids’ products are equipped with an elastic cord to place around the wrist to remove the gloves on chairlifts without the risk of losing them and a wrist strap to put them on quickly and efficiently.
Warmth
Each model of gloves meets a specific need for added warmth according to different types of winter sports use, temperature regulation or the day’s weather! You can find these indications directly on the mark-ups in store or on the product description on our website.
How do you read this information?
Ideal for fine weather and/or spring skiing (temperatures above 10°C).
Ideal for hands which are sensitive to the cold and very cold temperatures.
Ideal for all weathers. This is the level of heat that gives the optimum ratio of dexterity/warmth.
Size
Finally, size is an important criterion when selecting ski gloves. The pair you choose should not compress your child's fingers, cutting off the circulation and thus accelerating the feeling of cold. The optimal size allows a thin layer of air to slip between the hand and the glove liner for optimal breathability that wicks away perspiration and maintains warmth.
Please note:
- some glove models adjust to the wrist size with a Velcro fastener, so they are not too tight yet do not let the cold in.
- as not all junior gloves or mittens use the same size chart, we advise you to refer to the "Which size to choose" section of the product sheet of your favourite pair!
HOW TO MEASURE THE SIZE OF YOUR CHILD'S HAND?
Step 1: measure the perimeter of their palm
First, get a tape measure.
The tape measure must pass over the knuckles of the back of your child’s hand. Their hand is flat, not bent, fingers slightly apart, and the tape measure shouldn’t squeeze their palm.Step 2: measure the length of their hand
To measure the length of your child's hand:
- Get a sheet of paper, a small notebook, a pencil and a tape measure.
- Stand upright, place the notebook at the bottom of the sheet, and make a mark at the top of the notebook.
- Then put their wrist against the notebook, with their hand flat on the paper.
- Move the notebook to the end of the middle finger, and draw another line.
Finally, remove the hand from the sheet and measure the distance between the 2 lines to get the measurement
Waterproofing
Waterproofing
Our entire kids’ range is also designed with a waterproof membrane, which forms a barrier against water and makes the glove waterproof.
Water-repellency
To simplify your choice and improve their skiing experience, we decided to add to all our WEDZE kids’ gloves and mittens a water-repellent treatment that stops the fabric absorbing water, instead causing it to slide off the surface. In this way, the textile doesn’t soak up water and stays lightweight and warm.
Séverine
PRODUCT MANAGER, GLOVES AND MITTENS