What are the Khroma Tour GTX Gloves?
They're highly durable and functional gloves designed to make it easier and safer to handle rope and adjust kit in freezing conditions while mountaineering, ski-touring, and tackling alpine ascents. Exceptionally warm, waterproof and grippy, they'll let you operate in all conditions so you can enjoy every moment of your adventure.
What are they made from?
The Khroma Tour GTX's use a combination of reinforced Pittards Armortan® leather, cosy high pile lining, PrimaLoft® Gold insulation and Gore-Tex® Active, ePE technology to deliver warmth, waterproof protection and dexterity.
Rab has used lightweight, hydrophobic PrimaLoft® Gold insulation for reliable warmth when the pace slows and outstanding thermal efficiency in the wet. PrimaLoft® Gold is a cosy and breathable synthetic insulation that's highly efficient with lower bulk and weight. The small fibres of this insulation provide maximum thermal efficiency; they're thinner than human hair, and the thinner the fibres, the warmer the insulation will be. The mapped construction maximises cold weather protection without hindering the glove's dexterity.
For waterproof protection, Rab has used two-layer Gore-Tex® Active with the latest ePE membrane technology. This two-layer stretch outer delivers reliable protection from rain and snow, whilst also remaining breathable for effective moisture transportation. As you may have guessed, the 'Active' part helps optimise the gloves breathability for comfort during high output activities.
If you were wondering, the latest Gore-Tex® technology uses an ePE membrane, which stands for expanded polyethene, which is light, thin yet durable, and PFC-free. PFC's are also known as 'forever chemicals' because they stay permanently in the environment and cause lasting damage to our ecosystems. Therefore, many companies are working towards a completely PFC-free future and this breakthrough from Gore-Tex® is a real game changer in responsible waterproof protection. In addition, this membrane has a reduced carbon footprint, as it uses laminates with a lower-mass membrane and select textiles, making it an ideal choice for more environmentally conscious adventurers.
Pittards Armortan® leather is strategically placed at the glove's highest wear points, the thumbs and palms. It aims to increase the abrasion resistance of the gloves by focusing on the microscopic fibril bundles within the leather that make up its fibre. The fibril bundles are encased with tiny 'armour plates', which are more resistant to wear and abrasion, increasing the overall durability of the material. The leather is soft, grippy and externally seamed on the palm to give you dexterity where you need it most.
Finally, the gloves are lined with a durable and cosy high-loft pile lining which provides added warmth, protection from wind chill, and enhanced moisture management.
What are their features?
These gloves are precurved, offering a much more natural shape and feel whilst maximising grip, so handling ropes and equipment feels nice and precise to help keep you safe. Outsewn seams provide a more dextrous fit, whilst the wrist straps are perfect for adapting the gloves to keep the powder out.
A zoned lining construction provides a cosy high pile fleece lining on the back of the hands to stave off penetrating wind chill, whilst a low bulk lining on the palm improves comfort and flexibility. The gloves are easy to pull on and off thanks to the handy webbing wrist loop, making swapping gloves effortless. Hook and loop cuffs allow easy adjustment to ensure a secure fit over bulky layers.
Finally, the gloves feature a touch screen-compatible conductive fingertip, meaning you won't have to bare your hands to the cold to take photos of the stunning views at the summit or a celebratory selfie.
Features
- 2-Layer stretch woven outer with GORE-TEX® ACTIVE ePE waterproof membrane technology and Pittards Armor-Tan® leather
- GORE-TEX® ePE waterproof membrane technology
- 60gsm PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation with Grip Control (100% Recycled Content) on palm
- Leather on palm is externally seamed to improve dexterity
- Soft Pittards® Armortan leather nosewipe on back of thumbs
- High pile fleece on back of hand for a warm and comfortable feel
- Low bulk lined palm for comfort and dexterity
- Gore Active technology
- Engineered pre-curved fit for grip and comfort
- Webbing wrist loop to help pull on gloves
- Hook and loop velcro cuff adjustment for a secure fit
- Hypalon finger loop