Description
Fourth Element Xerotherm Gloves, provide excellent thermal protection as dryglove liners without being bulky, allowing for maximum dexterity. Can also be worn as a thin glove for general use with the benefit that Xerotherm material works when wet!
Fourth Element Xerotherm is the ultimate baselayer for use under a drysuit. Made using Polartec® Powerstretch® originally developed for NASA, the Xerotherm traps a layer of air – a much better insulator than water next to the skin, keeping the wearer drier and more comfortable. The range is designed to be worn under another undersuit or on its own under a neoprene drysuit.
The knit of the Xerotherm fabric produces the fastest wicking effect of any of the products in the fourth element product range. Moisture is drawn out through the fabric along fine fibres and then spreads out over the outer surface. This maintains a thin layer of air next to the skin. This is so effective in the Xerotherm that some wearers report experiencing minor suit leaks during the dive without even noticing until after the dive.
“The performance is superb”. This was the reaction of Doug Allan, world-renowned and award-winning underwater filmmaker and author after testing the Xerotherm in -2 degree (29F) water inside the Arctic Circle in Svalbard, whilst shooting sequences for the BBC production The Blue Planet.
Xerotherm – Features
- Low-bulk glove liners
- Wear under drygloves
- Maximum dexterity
- Low profile stitching
- Outstanding thermal performance
- Lightweight
- Low bulk and buoyancy
- Extremely fast wicking
- Hardwearing
- Machine washable
- Performs when wet
- Made from Polartec® Powerstretch fabric
Xerotherm Fabric and Care
- 57% Polyester / 33% Nylon / 10% Elastane
- Machine wash cold.
- We recommend using Sub30 Technical Garment Wash, Fourth Elements environmentally friendly washing solution for technical fabrics.
- Line dry, Do Not tumble dry.