Cold hands go stiff, and stiff hands make everything harder — typing, gripping a mouse, holding knitting needles, doing up a button.

These hold your own body heat around the palm and wrist, with mild compression through the same area. All five fingertips stay open, so you can type, swipe, write and work without taking them off.

No batteries, no cable, nothing to charge or heat up. Put them on and they work.

Key features:

• All five fingertips open — Type, swipe, knit, write and grip with nothing in the way.
• Body-heat warmth — The knit traps your own warmth. No batteries, no charging, no cable.
• Mild compression — Even pressure through the palm and wrist. Firm enough to notice, light enough for hours.
• Breathable and latex-free — Cotton-spandex wicks moisture instead of trapping it. No clammy hands after a morning at the desk.
• Sold as a matched pair — Left and right in every order. Under 80g together.

Materials:

• Cotton-spandex blend — breathable
• Moisture-wicking and latex-free

Who it's for:

Desk workers in cold or air-conditioned offices. Knitters, crocheters and crafters on long sessions. Writers, gamers and anyone who spends hours on a keyboard or controller. Drivers on early winter mornings. Also worn in the evening by people who just want their hands warm while they read or watch TV.

Worth knowing:

Compression should feel snug and even — noticeable, never tight. If your fingers tingle, go numb or change colour, take them off and size up.

These are a comfort and warmth product, not a medical device. They aren't intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. If you have a diagnosed hand, wrist or circulatory condition, speak to your doctor before wearing compression.