Introducing the GIRO / D'WOOL gloves!

February 28, 2024

While maintaining the functionality of the brand's classic dirt gloves, "DND," the adoption of merino wool material on the upper part makes them much easier to coordinate with everyday wear!

This is great, isn't it? It maintains excellent functionality for cycling, yet its appearance makes it easy to match with clothes.

Even for those who enjoy cycling as a hobby, most of their time spent on a bike, such as commuting to work or school, is often in casual clothes.

This also applies to racing, but in terms of improving cycling lifestyle (improving fashionability) and its perfection, GIRO is a step or two ahead of other companies.

Benefits of "Merino Wool," a natural material suitable for "exercise = sweat = dirt"

Merino wool is a material I personally (and probably many others) love. Compared to other wools, its fibers are finer and more elastic, so it doesn't feel itchy and is exceptionally soft and comfortable to wear.

It also has properties that are perfect for exercise:

"Highly water-repellent and resistant to dirt"

Wool itself is highly water-repellent, repelling water-soluble dirt like rain, water droplets, and mud, making it resistant to getting dirty.

"Resistant to sweat chill"

The outer surface repels water, while the surface touching the skin slowly wicks away moisture. By maintaining appropriate breathability, it prevents "sweat chill," where the body gets wet from sweat and loses warmth.

"High deodorizing effect"

Its water-repellent property also means that water-soluble dirt is less likely to stick. You can expect antibacterial and deodorizing effects due to the unique immune function of natural materials. This is especially ideal for underwear and socks.

And so on. Since these are "gloves" that directly touch the skin, the compatibility with merino wool is excellent.

Technologies of the top American brand "GIRO"

This model, D'WOOL, inherits the features of GIRO's classic dirt bike glove, DND (Down and Dirty), which offers all the necessary functionality for bike riding—fit, durability, and control—making it suitable for all types of riding, including trails, jumps, and berms.

The palm part uses "AX Suede Microfiber," which is as supple as natural suede and durable enough to withstand heavy use. It is also breathable and easy to care for. It has the advantage of maintaining its softness even in cold weather or when wet.

Additionally, if it were made from a single piece of fabric, the fabric would sag and become loose in the palm, reducing grip. To prevent this and allow for unrestricted hand and joint movement, it's crafted with a 3-panel construction.

Furthermore, it adopts Super Fit Technology, designed to conform to the natural shape of the human hand, providing an excellent fit.

It's designed so that "AX Suede Microfiber" firmly covers the area between the thumb and index finger, which experiences the most stress and is most prone to damage.

Of course, in this day and age, smartphones and touchscreens are supported!

It's getting to be the season where riding in the mornings and evenings without gloves is tough, isn't it? ★

When you're riding hard, go for racing gloves. For city riding, this "D'WOOL" model is recommended, as alternating between the two will help them both last longer!

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