sheepskin vs rabbit fur for glove lining

[Anonymous]

What are the pros and cons of sheepskin vs rabbit fur for glove lining? I have circulation problems and need warm gloves that are not too bulky.

[Anonymous]

Please choose a vegan option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please choose a vegan option.

I'm open to vegan options too. Could someone recommend something that looks OK with a dressy coat?

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

In case people aren't aware, there is nothing warmer than the fur of certain animals to keep warm in harsh conditions. Artificial fibers just cannot compare. I'm talking about extreme cold in the arctic, high elevations, etc. But some humans with Raynaud's syndrome or other diseases do suffer from cold even at warmer temperatures. Perhaps OP is in that group.

[Anonymous]

I'd go with leather lined with rabbit fur. Warm but sleeker.

Sheepskin isn't very attractive IMO. Fine for chopping down a christmas tree and taking long walks though.

[Anonymous]

I prefer sheepskin. Rabbit fur tends to shed more and isn't as breathable for me vs sherpa.

[Anonymous]

Rabbit fur gets too hot, and I don’t like the way it feels. I prefer sheepskin. Silk glove liners, polartec, and thinsulate could be possible alternatives. Of those options, I prefer thinsulate. I’ll add though, that my experiences are based on Mid-Atlantic area temperature ranges.

[Anonymous]

OP, they actually make electrically warming gloves/mittens. Pricy, but I’ve heard they work.

[Anonymous]

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

[Anonymous]

Ugh vomit. I’m not vegan but I can’t imagine putting my hand in fur

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

Where in the world are you all finding these fur lined mittens and gloves? I live in Minnesota and would have LOVED to have had something like this the last few days.

And I agree with the PP who said don’t go faux. The last thing we need is more plastic micro particles shedding everywhere and ultimately accumulating in our bodies (and in every single animal, too!).

[Anonymous]

No fur at all. Absolutely gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where in the world are you all finding these fur lined mittens and gloves? I live in Minnesota and would have LOVED to have had something like this the last few days.

And I agree with the PP who said don’t go faux. The last thing we need is more plastic micro particles shedding everywhere and ultimately accumulating in our bodies (and in every single animal, too!).

Me again - ooh and a silk liner, OP. That’s supposed to help wick the moisture away from your skin and damp is the thing that makes you colder than anything.