Nauticalia

These high-tech waterproof, windproof and breathable gloves have been selected for use by teams in the Global Challenge - the world's toughest yacht race. The unique fabric used in their manufacture enables moisture to dissipate away from the skin, ensuring hands stay dry, warm and blister-free in the most extreme of conditions. In addition they have a special high-durability Kevlar thread woven into the outer layer, perfect for tough tasks such as handling rope - where normal gloves would wear out too quickly.

They really do work, and do so equally well on cold days sailing in the Solent, or even rainy days on the High Street!