19g
¥4,000 (Tax included)
- Introduction
- Color
- Spec
- Form and Function
- Details
- Material
- Pertex Shield Air
- Size
- Instructions
- Seam Sealing
- Care Instructions
Introduction
Ultralight Mittens Born from Surplus Fabric
The UL Mittens are ultralight and easy to carry with only 19g in weight. They were born out of an idea to reuse surplus fabric from the UL All-weather Hoody.
Although they are not completely waterproof since the stitches are not seam sealed, the fabric itself is wind/waterproof and will serve you as functional rain mittens or wind-protection gloves.
*For seam sealing instructions, please refer to the Instuction section down below.
2024 Updates
We redesigned the pattern making these mittens even more comfortable.
*For more info visit the Form and Function section.
Color
Spec
Made in Akita, Japan
Material:
Pertex Shield Air (100% Nylon) 58g/㎡
C6 DWR
Weight:
19g (Size S)
23g (Size M)
Size:
UNISEX | S / M
Form and Function
Details
The three-dimensional design for the thumb doesn’t obstruct movement.
These compact mittens can be stashed in any pocket. At just 19g you wouldn’t hesitate to take pack them out for your next adventure.
The paper-thin UL Mittens are touchscreen compatible, allowing for easy smartphone use.
*Does not work whhen wearing liner gloves.
Quickly adjust the fitting of the wrist with the cord lock.
We made it easy for you to identify your right from your left using large letters printed on the mittens for easy identification.
Material
Pertex Shield Air
The Pertex Shield Air is a novel fabric developed by Pertex to further improve water pressure resistance, washing resistance, and overall quality from existing nanofiber membranes.
Nanofiber membranes are net-like structures made of extremely fine polyurethane (PU) fibers that are water repellent (hydrophobic). They have a sponge-like structure with many micropores, allowing the air and moisture to pass through. This air-permeability creates exceptional comfort within the clothes.
The Pertex Shield Air is much lighter than conventional nanofiber fabrics, with a weight of 50g/㎡ to 60g/㎡. For breathability and durability, our proprietary version of Shield Air has 15 denier nylon fabric (40 denier ripstop) as the outer layer and 7 denier nylon as the inner layer. This combination makes it much lighter and more breathable than other nanofiber-based, waterproof moisture-permeable fabrics.
Material:
Pertex Shield Air (100% Nylon) 58g/㎡
Facing: 15d/5f+40d/34f, ripstop
Lining: 7d tricot
C6 DWR (Durable Water Repellent)
Spec:
Tear strength measured by JIS L 1096 D (In-house test)
Vertical: 3.4kg, Horizontal: 3kg
Tensile strength measured by JIS L 1096 A (In-house test)
Vertical: 41.5kg, Horizontal: 30.2kg
Air-permeability measured by JIS 1096 A (Catalog spec)
0.4cc/(㎠・s)
Moisture-permeability measured by JIS L 1099 A-1 (Catalog spec)
10000g/㎡/day
Moisture-permeability measured by JIS L 1099 B-1 (Catalog spec)
40000g/㎡/day
Water pressure resistance measured by JIS L 1092 B (Catalog spec)
10000mm or more
Size
製品サイズ / Product Size
単位:cm
Size | S | M |
---|---|---|
A | 30 | 32 |
B | 14 | 15 |
C | 8.5 | 9 |
D | 15 | 16 |
Instructions
Please Note
- Not completely waterproof.
- The UL Mittens are made of our ultralight water-resistant, ultrathin, water-permeable fabric. Please handle them with care as they can be torn or ripped when rubbed against rocks or poked by branches.
- The UL Mittens are comfortable when you are on the move in a relatively warm environment. However, it is less warm than normal gloves so we strongly recommend you wear wool inner gloves to keep you warm especially when severe weather is to be expected.
- In order to maximize the moisture-permeability of the two materials, after-use care is necessary. The performances of the membrane, facing and lining can be impaired by dirt, sweat, skin oils, or other substances. Please follow the washing instructions of each product to properly wash, dry, and keep clean. The use of rainwear-specific detergent is highly recommended. The water-permeability is hindered as the water repellency is declined. The water repellency can be restored by applying the heat of a tumble dryer at low-temperature or a hairdryer. Use of a water repellent agent is recommended if it is not restored by the heat of the dryer.
- The Pertex Shield Pro uses ultralight and thin microporous material. Vaseline, insect repellent, and ethanol-containing substances such as hair creams, cosmetics, and sunscreens may stain the fabric. They may also hinder the water-permeability of the fabric. Please visit the following link to remove the oil stains: Yamatomichi Repair Report #2
Seam Sealing
The UL Mittens are made of waterproof material. However, to make your Mittens fully waterproof, the seams must be sealed by yourself.
Instructions
Care Instructions
- Machine wash, gentle at 30°C.
- Use rainwear-specific detergent or a neutral detergent that does not contain bleaching, softening, or brightening agents.
- Apply detergent diluted with water and wash with a soft sponge if badly stained. Do not scrub the surface joints or the seam tape on the back.
- Occasionally tumble dry the garment at an upper limit of 60°C to restore water repellency.
- Do not bleach and do not use fabric softener.
- Iron on low. Do not steam.
- Do not dry-clean.
- Vaseline, insect repellent, and ethanol-containing substances such as hair creams, cosmetics and sunscreens may stain the fabric. They may also hinder the water-permeability of the fabric.
Care Instruction Page
For more detailed tips on how to wash, store and restore the shrunk item, please visit our Care Insturctions.
Payment
- We only accept payment by credit card. We currently do not accept payment via bank transfer from overseas accounts.
- We accept the following Credit Cards: Visa, Master, American Express, and JCB.
- To download your receipt, please click the link included in the Dispatch Notice, which we will send by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
Delivery
- Order Confirmation will be sent after the order.
- The items will be dispatched within 3 days after the payment is confirmed.
- The dispatch notice will be sent by email as soon as the items are dispatched.
- The delivery may be delayed by unforeseeable reasons such as natural disasters and other logistics issues. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
- We cannot ship multiple orders in one package due to how our delivery system is currently set up.
- We will ship to regions in North America, Oceania, and Europe (excluding Russia) via DHL. For regions in Asia, the Middle East, Central and South America, Africa, and Russia, we use EMS (International Express Mail Service) for shipping.
- Shipping fees and delivery times vary depending on the shipping destination as well as the size and weight of the items.
Size Exchange
- Overseas customers who need to change the size of their order, should note that the time needed for shipping will vary greatly depending on your country of residence.
- We only accept exchanges when the item is unused (except for fitting).
- If you wish to exchange the size of the item, please contact us within seven days of receiving your order.
- Exchanges can only be made for the same color in a different size.
- If the size you wish is out of stock, we will suggest a different color.
- If the product is out of stock, we may simply have to ship the item back to you.
- All shipping costs to be carried by the customer.
- We will only send the exchanged item to you, upon receipt of return shipping cost via PayPal.
- Please be aware that some countries charge customs duties depending on the price of the item.
- We are unable to answer any questions on local customs. Please contact your local customs bureau.
Repair
We accept repairs for all of our Yamatomichi products. For inquiries on repair services including patching the holes, repairing with extra components, or fixing the items damaged over time, please feel free to contact us from the “Repair” section of the SUPPORT page.