sheepskin vs rabbit fur for glove lining

[Anonymous]

I have sheepskin (NY area). The gloves are extremely warm in a cold environment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No fur at all. Absolutely gross.

Do you mean to say “warm”?

[Anonymous]

I need men’s fur lined gloves that are affordable

[Anonymous]

Yes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I could not imagine wearing rabbit fur because my hands were cold. I would feel like a horrible human being.

The rabbit is finished with it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always liked rabbit fur. Sheepskin may be warmer, but will take away flexibility and reduce sensitivity even more than fur. Silk lined gloves are hard to find but surprisingly warm. Another option is Thinsulate.

I was just going to post the same thing!

[Anonymous]

I would bit sheepskin. Rabbit fur is delicate and will wear through faster. Plus although very soft, not quite as warm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
1. Not bulky = rabbit fur.

2. More warmth = sheepskin.

3. Artificial fibers like fleece create microparticles of plastic that kill aquatic life and have been found all over the earth, blown by the wind, including in uninhabited mountain peaks and deserts. They pose a significant danger to our ecosystem.

4. People need to rid themselves of the idea that animal products used to keep warm is worse than all other options. It's not. The clothing industry is the most polluting on the planet, and artificial fibers ("vegan options") in particular KILL animals - you just don't have the corpse in front of you.

5. The solution is banning all hunting for sport, significantly reducing cattle and pork industries which are responsible for the majority of animal farming pollution, and developing vegetarian food options for the planet, but allowing limited and supervised euthanasia of furred animals to protect certain populations against extreme cold.

Rabbit fur gloves are about having a nice looking accessory not keeping warm

[Anonymous]

I also have cashmere lined leather gloves which are nice but not as warm as sheepskin.

Silk is lightweight and more of a baselayer than for providing serious warmth.

[Anonymous]

Thinsulate. I also have silk liner gloves.
I used to love rabbit fur lining. Then we got kittens. My new little girl kitten saw the gloves, sniffed them, looked st me shocked and hid.
I think she thought we got them for gloves.

[Anonymous]

I'm a knitter so I'm biased, because I like to wear things I've made. But I think convertible fingerless glove mittens, where the fingers go just to the knuckle and the mitten top flips down over the fingers, are the best. I only line the little mitten hat, which seems to be enough. It's versitle, you can use your phone, and it's easy to tuck a warmer into the mitten top.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
1. Not bulky = rabbit fur.

2. More warmth = sheepskin.

3. Artificial fibers like fleece create microparticles of plastic that kill aquatic life and have been found all over the earth, blown by the wind, including in uninhabited mountain peaks and deserts. They pose a significant danger to our ecosystem.

4. People need to rid themselves of the idea that animal products used to keep warm is worse than all other options. It's not. The clothing industry is the most polluting on the planet, and artificial fibers ("vegan options") in particular KILL animals - you just don't have the corpse in front of you.

5. The solution is banning all hunting for sport, significantly reducing cattle and pork industries which are responsible for the majority of animal farming pollution, and developing vegetarian food options for the planet, but allowing limited and supervised euthanasia of furred animals to protect certain populations against extreme cold.

Correct. I have Raynaud's and many different types of gloves.

You want a windproof exterior and a very warm interior. Something that fits snuggly at the wrist to avoid drafts, without being too narrow elsewhere, since pressing against skin won't allow for the requisite bubble of warm air to insulate you.

Fur does the best job out there of any material. Some types of fur are warmer than others, but in these area, you won't find anything other than rabbit fur and sheepskin, sheepwool, cashmere or alpaca. Fur traps tiny bubbbles of air between its strands, and that's why it keeps you extra warm. Animal skin is windproof. You can also get gloves made with an artificial outer covering (polyester blend), and cashmere interior. Cashmere won't trap as many air bubbles and won't keep you as warm, but the glove will look sleeker and more elegant. Rabbit fur is short and can also look elegant. Sheepskin is bulky but hardy.

Some for boots. You want to avoid drafts but allow for room so that your foot is not compressed, otherwise it will get cold. Get cashmere/wool socks and waterproof, fleece-lined boots for maximum warmth.

I also have electronic rechargeable hand warmers and heated rechargeable foot soles that slide into boots (in which case the boot needs to accommodate the extra bulk). I have a battery-heated vest as well, to wear under my coat. Battery-heated ski gloves exist as well, but I find them too bulky.

Lots of options out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I could not imagine wearing rabbit fur because my hands were cold. I would feel like a horrible human being.

So you'll wear plastic and destroy the environment AND the health of the underpaid garment worker who sewed them for you?

[Anonymous]

Silk liners with either, but sheepskin is the winner here. Rabbit fur mats faster, and is a sleeker fiber with less loft. Loft traps air, which means increased warmth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
1. Not bulky = rabbit fur.

2. More warmth = sheepskin.

3. Artificial fibers like fleece create microparticles of plastic that kill aquatic life and have been found all over the earth, blown by the wind, including in uninhabited mountain peaks and deserts. They pose a significant danger to our ecosystem.

4. People need to rid themselves of the idea that animal products used to keep warm is worse than all other options. It's not. The clothing industry is the most polluting on the planet, and artificial fibers ("vegan options") in particular KILL animals - you just don't have the corpse in front of you.

5. The solution is banning all hunting for sport, significantly reducing cattle and pork industries which are responsible for the majority of animal farming pollution, and developing vegetarian food options for the planet, but allowing limited and supervised euthanasia of furred animals to protect certain populations against extreme cold.

Wool does not involve killing an animal and is very warm.