Glove Liners and Fleece Gloves

Fleece Gloves and Merino Wool Glove Liners

Glove liners are thin, close-fitting gloves worn next to the skin to add warmth and move sweat away, either on their own in cool weather or layered under an insulated or waterproof glove when it gets cold. Fleece gloves do the same job with a little more loft. This collection covers both, in merino wool, fleece, and wool-blend knits for hiking, trail running, ski days, and everyday cold.

Merino Wool Glove Liners

Merino wool is the classic liner fiber because it stays warm when damp, manages sweat, and resists odor over long days. The merino styles here come in a thin stretch knit that works as a baselayer under insulated or waterproof gloves, and a warmer grid fleece version that stands on its own for chilly trail runs, brisk hikes, and ski transitions.

Fleece Gloves from Lightweight to Heavyweight

Fleece gloves give warmth that breathes and dries fast, and the weight decides where they work best. Lightweight fleece suits mild temperatures and high-output days, midweight covers the widest range of cool weather, and double-layer heavyweight fleece is the warmest of the three. These styles have touchscreen-compatible fingertips, so phones and watches work without bare hands. Soft everyday fleece gloves, including a high-pile style, cover trail walks, travel, and commutes.

Wool-Blend, Leather-Palm, and Fleece-Lined Styles

Wool-blend knits bring the warmth of wool to touchscreen gloves with a grippy palm print, a fleece-backed mitt for cold commutes, and a wind-resistant mitt with a soft leather palm. A driving glove with a full leather palm suits commutes and cool morning walks, and a wool-blend fingerless mitt with a sherpa fleece lining flips between open fingertips and full mitt coverage. Find your fit in Men’s Fleece Gloves & Liners and Women’s Fleece Gloves & Liners, or browse every glove type in the Gloves collection.

FAQs

Should glove liners fit tight?

Snug. A liner works best right against the skin, so it should fit close through the palm and fingers with no loose fabric at the fingertips while the fingers still move freely. A liner that squeezes the fingers cuts circulation and makes hands colder, so size up if a pair feels tight. Try the liner under the glove or mitten you plan to wear over it: the outer layer needs enough room that the liner does not compress its insulation.

Is merino wool or fleece better for glove liners?

Both work well, and the choice comes down to how you use them. Merino wool stays warm when damp, regulates temperature, and resists odor, which suits long days and multi-day trips. Fleece dries faster and comes in more weights, from thin liners to heavyweight gloves that stand on their own. A merino liner is the pick for high-output days under a shell, and a fleece glove is the pick for everyday cold.

Are fleece gloves warm enough for winter?

For active winter days, yes. Fleece gloves handle cool and cold weather well when you are moving, such as winter hiking, running, and commuting, because they breathe and stay comfortable as your hands warm up. Fleece is not waterproof and lets strong wind through unless the fabric is built to block it, so for snow, wet cold, or long stretches standing still, wear fleece gloves as a liner under an insulated or waterproof shell glove. Heavier fleece weights extend how far they go on their own.

What is the difference between fleece gloves and fleece-lined gloves?

Fleece gloves are made of fleece throughout, which keeps them light, breathable, and nimble enough to double as liners. Fleece-lined gloves use fleece only on the inside, under an outer layer of wool, leather, or a weather-resistant shell that handles wind and wear. Choose fleece gloves for active days and layering, and a fleece-lined style when the outside of the glove needs to take more abuse or block more weather. This collection carries both.