Is there a heated glove made specifically for physical work, for example on a building site?
Yes, the Glovii reinforced work glove is designed for physical work: the reinforced material with a rubber finish takes contact with water and oil, the thumb and index finger are additionally reinforced against knocks, and rough rubber inside gives a firm grip on the tool. The 8 W heating element wraps around all the fingers and the back of the hand. The universal gloves, lighter and with touchscreen support, you keep for lighter tasks such as scanning and terminal work.
How do I choose the heat level for work where I alternate between moving and standing?
Three heat levels let you turn the power up when you stand still, for example during unloading, and turn it down when you move and the body warms itself. In the work glove the low level gives about 34 degrees and 6 hours of work, medium 39 degrees and 4 hours, high 44 degrees and 2 hours.
What else besides gloves is worth heating during a full shift outdoors?
Heated socks or insoles, a vest under the work jacket and a neck warmer work well, especially when you work in a cold store or outdoors for many hours. At a seated post, in the gatehouse, on the forklift or in the cab, add the seat mat that heats the seat and the backrest from a power bank.
Can I use a scanner, a terminal and a phone in heated gloves?
The universal gloves have touchscreen support, so you tap your card, scan and enter data on the terminal without taking the gloves off. The reinforced work glove is made for tools and loads; for screens the universal model is more convenient.
Is one battery enough for a whole shift?
In the work glove the 2100 mAh battery gives 6 hours on low, 4 hours on medium and 2 hours on high, so for a standard shift you match the level to the conditions or take a second set of batteries from the spare parts. The insoles with a remote heat for up to 9 hours, and power bank products such as the vests and the neck warmer run as long as the power bank you connect allows.
What do I wear under a safety helmet to keep my head and ears warm?
The thin heated hood that warms the ears and neck fits under a safety helmet with no trouble, and you switch it on before putting the helmet on. It has its own battery and 5 W of power, enough for long hours on the yard.
