Smart Gloves by Freehands! Highly Recommended by Whom You Know. They are the SMARTEST gloves in Manhattan!
A quick flick of the caps exposes users’ thumb and index fingers to text, email and game.
Freehands are now more versatile than ever with new styles for 2009 including knits, microfleece, soft shell and liner versions added to updates of last year’s favorites.
• Magnets and velcro keep caps out of the way
• Size range: XS - XL
• Price range: $18 - $40, per pair
• Available at Freehands.com, where you can also
see a list of retailers near you
• Shipping in November 2009
• Patent pending
We had the fabulous Whom You Know Brave the Cold panel test them, and here is what they had to say:
Freehands gloves are a pretty neat product. Basically, they’re warm winter gloves that don’t get in the way of your need to use electronic devices even in the coldest of weather. And when you use Freehands, you don’t have to sacrifice warm hands so that you can dial a number, send a text, or respond to an email. The thumb and the forefinger on each glove have these nifty little flaps that give easy access to your fingers. I’ve only had them a couple days, but they’ve quickly become an essential part of my winter gear. I’m not even one for spending so much time outside in the cold weather that I “need” these gloves, but I have to say I do love them! For me, they’re great for driving, especially when I first get in to my cold car that’s not parked in a heated garage and doesn’t have heated seats and takes a good 10 minutes of driving to get warmed up. I can still fiddle with the buttons on the radio without having to take my gloves off every two minutes. And when I actually arrive at work, I do have a little walk from the lot to my building, so for those five minutes, I usually find myself getting a head start on reading the email that’s waiting for me, or looking through my calendar to see what’s on the agenda for the day. Just these two small things are made much easier by the fact that I can free up a couple fingers on each hand quickly and easily without exposing my hands to the cold. And from what I could see Freehands pretty much come in any style from leather to ski gloves and everything in between for both men and women. I’d definitely recommend them!
Whom You Know highly recommends the Freehands Gloves!
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Josh Rubin, the New-York-City based designer of Freehands and founder of CoolHunting.com, realized there was an opportunity in the glove category in the winter of 2007 when he found himself answering his iPhone with his nose to avoid taking his gloves off. The hassle of the glove- or-phone conundrum came up at dinner with his father, Stanley Rubin, who conveniently manufactures and sells gloves. In a matter of minutes, sketches were drawn, the scissors were out, and the Freehands glove was born.
Throughout his career as a professional interface designer, Josh has sought to blend usefulness, usability and beauty. Stanley grew up in Gloversville, NY, where his father was a glove manufacturer. Like his brother and nephew, Stanley followed suit, and it’s fair to say that he knows a few things about gloves. Freehands represents the melding of their experience, sensibilities and design aesthetics.
For the 2009 season, Josh and Stanley set out to improve on their debut fleece, stretch and leather styles. This season marks the debut of knits, ski-friendly styles, and a multi-purpose liner, the introduction of Thinsulate in select styles, and the update of the original fleece, stretch and leather designs – all for $18-$40/pair. This affordable price point makes Freehands a budget-conscious choice for gadget lovers this holiday season.
http://shop.freehands.com/
Freehands are now more versatile than ever with new styles for 2009 including knits, microfleece, soft shell and liner versions added to updates of last year’s favorites.
• Magnets and velcro keep caps out of the way
• Size range: XS - XL
• Price range: $18 - $40, per pair
• Available at Freehands.com, where you can also
see a list of retailers near you
• Shipping in November 2009
• Patent pending
We had the fabulous Whom You Know Brave the Cold panel test them, and here is what they had to say:
Freehands gloves are a pretty neat product. Basically, they’re warm winter gloves that don’t get in the way of your need to use electronic devices even in the coldest of weather. And when you use Freehands, you don’t have to sacrifice warm hands so that you can dial a number, send a text, or respond to an email. The thumb and the forefinger on each glove have these nifty little flaps that give easy access to your fingers. I’ve only had them a couple days, but they’ve quickly become an essential part of my winter gear. I’m not even one for spending so much time outside in the cold weather that I “need” these gloves, but I have to say I do love them! For me, they’re great for driving, especially when I first get in to my cold car that’s not parked in a heated garage and doesn’t have heated seats and takes a good 10 minutes of driving to get warmed up. I can still fiddle with the buttons on the radio without having to take my gloves off every two minutes. And when I actually arrive at work, I do have a little walk from the lot to my building, so for those five minutes, I usually find myself getting a head start on reading the email that’s waiting for me, or looking through my calendar to see what’s on the agenda for the day. Just these two small things are made much easier by the fact that I can free up a couple fingers on each hand quickly and easily without exposing my hands to the cold. And from what I could see Freehands pretty much come in any style from leather to ski gloves and everything in between for both men and women. I’d definitely recommend them!
Although I am not of the generation that has come of age during these digital times, I do appreciate the innovation of Freehands Gloves! I don't own an ipod, but I do have a need to do regular tasks in the cold such as get out my keys and of course like everyone else, I do own a cell phone even if I do only turn it on when I want to use it. But I want to use it in the cold sometimes so these gloves are fabulous. Freehands Gloves keep you super-warm. And the magnets that keep the top tied back from your thumb and forefinger are so smart. These would be ideal for anyone working in building management, construction, or nearly any outdoor job that requires you to work with small objects. Just think of digging out a screw or a nail with these gloves as opposed to taking off an entire glove off or trying to do it with gloves on...what a difference! These are made well and have a sporty look. I have recommended them to many already, and all are amazed at what a good idea they are! They are great for everyone-at the very least you will need to get your keys out in the cold: the thumb and finger access is so convenient.
We have been in an unrelenting streak of cold weather on the east coast. However, this has made it the perfect opportunity to try Freehands innovative fingerless gloves. Not your typical, truly fingerless gloves, Freehands designs theirs with 'quick flick' caps on the thumb and index fingers, that keep you toasty when closed, but flip down to expose your fingertips. This great feature allows all of you techies and text addicts to keep in touch and stay warm. I have always been bothered (who hasn't!) taking gloves on and off to more easily make phone calls, send texts and e-mail, and do other simple tasks. The fingertip caps are easily removed and raised back. After doing this a number of times over a few days, it is clear that the tip covers are well made, and are there to stay, even with a bit of overly aggressive tugging on them. I have a pair of oatmeal heather colored Men's L/XL (Style 3112), with grip dots on the palm and inner fingers which have been helpful for gripping electronic devices and for driving. These half wool/half nylon 'Ragg Wool Knit' gloves use Thinsulate to keep you extra warm. Freehands stays versatile and relevant with a number of different and new styles, including leather, fleece and lightweight models. The affordable price point ($18-$40 per pair) makes the gloves attractive for all budget conscious shoppers. I recommend Freehands for all task-doers, and will be using them for the entire season this winter!
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Josh Rubin, the New-York-City based designer of Freehands and founder of CoolHunting.com, realized there was an opportunity in the glove category in the winter of 2007 when he found himself answering his iPhone with his nose to avoid taking his gloves off. The hassle of the glove- or-phone conundrum came up at dinner with his father, Stanley Rubin, who conveniently manufactures and sells gloves. In a matter of minutes, sketches were drawn, the scissors were out, and the Freehands glove was born.
Throughout his career as a professional interface designer, Josh has sought to blend usefulness, usability and beauty. Stanley grew up in Gloversville, NY, where his father was a glove manufacturer. Like his brother and nephew, Stanley followed suit, and it’s fair to say that he knows a few things about gloves. Freehands represents the melding of their experience, sensibilities and design aesthetics.
For the 2009 season, Josh and Stanley set out to improve on their debut fleece, stretch and leather styles. This season marks the debut of knits, ski-friendly styles, and a multi-purpose liner, the introduction of Thinsulate in select styles, and the update of the original fleece, stretch and leather designs – all for $18-$40/pair. This affordable price point makes Freehands a budget-conscious choice for gadget lovers this holiday season.
http://shop.freehands.com/
