sheepskin vs rabbit fur for glove lining

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I would be ok with fur if it were from an animal that was humanely raised and already being used for meat, but that's almost never the case.

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Anonymous wrote:I would be ok with fur if it were from an animal that was humanely raised and already being used for meat, but that's almost never the case.

Raise and slaughter your own rabbits then. It's not that hard to do, and they're pretty tasty!

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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.

Hi PP, this is so helpful. I also have Raynaud’s due to RA. It’s only started within the past couple of years, and I’m still struggling to stay warm in cold temps. If you have time to share any links, I would greatly appreciate it!