Hestra Unisex GSL Race Comp Ski Glove Mittens

A classic racing mitten, here with extra reinforcements the way Swedish international Alpine skier Sara Hector wants it. Ceramic material adds extra strength on close contact with snow and ice while flexible foam insulation protects against impacts. The GSL Race Comp Mitt is sewn in treated goatskin leather with outward-facing seams for perfect pole grip.

Features:

• Tough racing glove for giant slalom.
• Shock-absorbent foam padding on backhand and fingers.
• Treated goatskin leather protects from the elements.
• Ceramic reinforcement on fingers.
• Synthetic suede details in polyester / polyurethane (Duratan).
• Pre-curved cut and outward-facing seams provide optimum grip.
• Lining in soft, brushed polyester fleece.
• Warm synthetic insulation (Primaloft Gold).
• Leather strap with Velcro for wrist width adjustment.
• Attachment for Hestra handcuffs (wrist strap).

Specifications:

• Collection: Alpine Racing
• Product Origin: Hai Phong, Vietnam
• Details: 5-finger lining | Attachments for handcuffs | Durable ceramic material with shock absorbing foam on backhand and thumb | Reinforcement details | Shock absorbing cellular rubber on backhand and thumb | Wrist strap with velcro closure
• Insulation: G-Loft
• Attached Lining: Brushed polyester
• Outer Material: Impregnated goat leather | Duratan

The family business Martin Magnusson & Co. was founded in 1936 and is now run by the third generation of Magnussons. Both design and development is done at the headquarters in the town of Hestra.

Our gloves are manufactured in our own factory and we personally buy all leather, cloth, wool and other materials. This gives us complete control of the entire production chain and ensures high quality at every stage. Several of our models are handmade by some of the most experienced glove makers in Europe.

In 2012, we produced over 2 million pairs of gloves. The company has about 35 employees in Sweden. We also have a subsidiaries in the United States and Germany as well as agents, distributors and retailers in over 30 countries.

In addition to Scandinavia, the United States, Alp-countries and Japan are our largest markets. The owners and managers are brothers Claes and Svante Magnusson. They have two sons - the fourth generation of Magnussons - who also work at Hestra.

HESTRA is one of the leading international glove brands in skiing, outdoor recreation and leisure. There are also Hestra glove models for professional uses such as construction work. Design and product development is done in cooperation with some of the world's best professional skiers and adventurers.