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Water-Repellent Gloves

The water-repellent Aerynx glove is X1 Lite. A DWR finish on the 4-way stretch face sheds light rain and road spray. It is not waterproof. Brand use guidance is 5–15 °C worn alone. Conductive yarn covers the thumb, index, and middle finger. Below freezing, wear it under a shell. Checkout is on Amazon.

What water-repellent means here

The X1 shell is a 93% polyester / 7% spandex 4-way stretch knit with a DWR finish and a 320 gsm fleece lining. DWR sheds light rain and road spray. It is not a waterproof membrane. In steady rain or long wet exposure, wear it under a shell.

Face
DWR, water-repellent, not waterproof
Comfort band
5–15 °C worn alone, brand use guidance
Below freezing
Liner under a shell
Touchscreen
Thumb, index, middle

When to use a waterproof glove instead

X2 Daily, X0 Kids, and X3 Winter use waterproof construction for wet weather. They are still not for soaking or submersion, and water can enter at sewn seams. X2 publishes 0–10 °C. X0 and X3 publish no °C band.

Gloves on this page

1 glove. Open a product page for materials, care, and the Amazon listing.

Common questions

Is the X1 Lite waterproof?

No. X1 Lite has a DWR-treated face that sheds light rain and road spray. It is not waterproof. Use a shell in steady wet weather.

What temperature is the X1 Lite for?

Brand use guidance is 5–15 °C (41–59 °F) for solo wear. Below freezing, wear it as a liner under a shell. It is not an extreme-cold glove.

Which fingers work on a screen?

Conductive yarn is on the thumb, index, and middle finger of each hand.