Winter can be a tough time for those with Raynaud's Disease. As temperatures drop, blood vessels go into temporary spasm, leading to bloodflow being blocked, which can turn your fingers white. Before they turn back to red (as the blood returns), you can be met with a sharp pain, pins and needles, or a dull and throbbing ache, completely spoiling your day or evening out.
The right pair of gloves can help to keep Raynaud's episodes at bay
Despite this, there are plenty of things that you can do to beat the syndrome. Here at Health and Care, we stock plenty of protective gloves that will help keep Raynaud's symptoms at bay. This short guide gives you an introduction to our best selling range of Raynaud's gloves, that have helped many get through harsh cold weather without symptoms.
To help you find the right pair of gloves for you, we've narrowed down our best Raynaud's Gloves into the following categories:
- Best Overall Raynaud's Gloves
- Best Raynaud's Gloves for Value
- Best Raynaud's Gloves for Being Outdoors All Day
- Best Raynaud's Gloves for Typing and Working
- Best Raynaud's Gloves for Arthritis Sufferers
- Best Raynaud's Gloves for the Ultimate Protection Against the Cold
- Best Raynaud's Gloves for Winter Activities
Best Overall Raynaud's Gloves
Our Top Pick -Raynaud's Disease Deluxe Silver Gloves
Packing a protective punch, we'd recommend these silver gloves if your hands really do suffer in the cold weather, as they prevent even sub-zero temperatures from causing a Raynaud's attack. Why silver gloves? If you have not heard about the use of silver in gloves and protective clothing to combat Raynaud’s disease, we are here to tell you all about it. Silver has the ability to regulate body temperature by reflecting the body’s own heat. In the case of gloves, silver reduces heat loss in the hands and stabilises the temperature to the normal body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, thus ensuring Raynaud’s symptoms are prevented effectively.
Why They're Great for Raynaud's:
✔12% Silver fibre reflects 95% of heat generated by the body back into the skin
✔ Excellent to wear as glove liners for extra warmth and protection
✔ Antibacterial and anti-sweat
✔Excellent flexibility and made of 75% Viscose that feels silky to the touch
Our customer Ken gave us a 5* review and said- "I go running throughout the year and in the cold weather found my hands really suffered when it was cold. These gloves are excellent, I no longer suffer with Raynaud’s when wearing them…thank you."
Best Value Glove for Raynaud's Disease
Our Top Pick -Raynaud's Disease Silver Gloves
Another one of our best-selling Raynaud's disease gloves, these have silver in them and work in the exact same way as the previous silver gloves to combat the nasty symptoms of Raynaud's disease. These silver gloves have effectively helped many Raynaud's sufferers fight symptoms, without breaking the bank.
Why They're Great for Raynaud's:
✔8% Silver fibre retains heat generated by the body
✔ Made of 88% cotton material is both warm and breathable
✔ Antibacterial and anti-sweat
✔Work as touchscreen gloves on the majority of touchscreen devices
Our customer Robert gave us a 5* review and said – "I have been plagued with Raynaud’s in my fingers for many years. These gloves have made a huge difference… put them on and returned outside…within a few minutes all is well. Highly recommended."
Best Raynaud's Gloves for Being Outdoors All Day
Our Top Pick -Therm-IC PowerGlove Women's Heated Mittens V2
These gloves are battery operated and include three heat settings to keep the hands of Raynaud's sufferers warm and protected for up to 10 hours. Great for those who spend a lot of long days outdoors, these gloves effectively distribute warmth across your entire hand, all the way through to your fingertips, and utilise innovative Primaloft insulation that works to prevent heat from escaping. Wet weather will also cause a sudden drop in temperature and increase your risk of a Raynaud's attack, but you don't need to worry about your hands becoming wet with these gloves as they are fully waterproof.For men, we also have the Therm-IC PowerGlove Men's Heated Mittens V2 available.
Why They're Great for Raynaud's:
✔Re-chargeablebattery-operated gloves keep hands warm with 3 heat settings
✔ Warms entire hand through the fingertips for up to 10 hours
✔Lightweight and waterproof
✔Keeps moisture away
Our customer Rachel gave us a 4* review and said - 'I get bad Raynaud's...these heated mitts are great, and charge up very quickly and easily between uses'
Best Raynaud's Gloves for Typing and Working
Our Top Pick -Raynaud's Disease Fingerless Silver Gloves
Another pair of our silver gloves, only in a fingerless design! These gloves are great for Raynaud's sufferers who want to keep hands warm but also want full control of fingertips. With 8% silver infused into these gloves, they work to retain heat in cold temperatures in the way that the other silver gloves mentioned in this blog do, whilst providing dexterity, sensitivity and full control of movements. Typists or manual labour workers can benefit from the fingerless design of these gloves as they enable you to keep on working in the cold - improving blood flow, and therefore reducing the risk of an episode.
Why They're Great for Raynaud's:
✔8% silver fibre reflect 95% of heat generated by the body back into the skin
✔ Fingerless design enables full dexterity whilst working, improving blood flow
✔Knitted snug wrists protect the wrists from being exposed to the cold
✔Comfortable and soft feel
Our customer Pauline gave us a 5* review and said – ‘Bought for daughter who has Raynaud’s. She is extremely happy with the fingerless gloves and she confirmed they effectively relieve the painful symptoms’
Best Raynaud's Gloves for Arthritis Sufferer's
Our Top Pick -Copper Antimicrobial Compression Gloves
Silver is not the only element to help Raynaud's sufferers keep warm! Copper too, has heat retaining properties, and these gloves work to heat up your hands and fingers by trapping heat. As these are also compression gloves they will gently stimulate blood vessels, therefore aiding circulation and effectively keeping hands warm. This increase in blood flow not only keeps hands warm but also relieves arthritic symptoms, including join inflammation, making these gloves highly beneficial for arthritis sufferers too.
Why They're Great for Raynaud's:
✔85% Copper fibre nylon traps heat inside gloves
✔Stimulates blood flow to keep hands warm, and relieve joint inflammation
✔Snug fit at the wrist for extra cold protection
✔Anti-odour and anti-bacterial
Our customer Jenniferleft us a 5* review and said - 'Extremely comfortable and excellent for wearing under woollen gloves for extra warmth'
Best Raynaud's Gloves for the Ultimate Protection Against the Cold
Our Top Pick -Raynaud's Disease Deluxe Silver Mittens
Another one of our best-sellers, these silver mittens have effectively helped keep many hands warm and fight Raynaud's symptoms. Like the other gloves, these work to regulate hand temperature, and trap heat to defeat white fingers and discomfort, however come in the form of a comfortable mitten. As all fingers are kept together inside these mittens, your fingers are sharing warmth and expose less surface area to the cold, therefore thanks to its silver properties and design, these gloves win for the ultimate protection against the cold.
Why They're Great for Raynaud's:
✔12% silver fibre reflects 95% of heat generated by the body back into the skin
✔Can be worn over other gloves for extra warmth and protection
✔Anti-bacterial for a hygienic hand environment
✔Excellent flexibility and made of 75% viscose that feels silky to the touch
Our customer Megangave us a 5* review and said- ‘I bought these for my daughter who has Raynaud's. Since she has started wearing these her hands have not been affected at all. Very impressed with product and will get some myself now.'
Best Raynaud's Gloves for Winter Activities
Our Top Pick -Ejendals Tegera 295 Thermal Waterproof Winter Gloves
The right pair of winter gloves for someone with Raynaud's won't compromise on dexterity! The Ejendals Tegera 295 Thermal Waterproof Winter Gloves have helped many keep warm during the cold winter season by providing all the warmth without the bulk. Designed in Sweden, these gloves feature a special thinsulate material that ensures optimum warmth for Raynaud's sufferers whilst still being flexible enough to perform any activities in the winter, even in wet weather.
Why They're Great for Raynaud's:
✔Thinsulate fabric developed in Sweden provides warmth
✔Warmth without the bilk allowing flexible hand movement
✔Water-resistant to shield hands from cold wet weather
✔Elastic wrist closure keeps cold wind from entering
Our customer Susangave us a 5* review and said- ‘I suffer with raynauds and wanted a pair of gloves to keep my hands warm on a recent trip up Snowdon, and these were brilliant and kept my hands lovely and toasty warm and dry.'
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The Wild Card: We Don't Just Sell Gloves!
It isn't just gloves that we're concerned about here at Health and Care. It isn't just your hands that can feel the pinch, as your feet can too, and for that we would recommend that you take a look at the Raynaud's Disease 9% Silver Fibre Socks. They work the same as the silver gloves, and offer the same heat-retaining properties!
Finally, if you just don't like gloves, you can go electronic with the HotRox Electronic Hand Warmer. Fitting inside your pocket, this rechargeable hand warmer will provide 6 hours of warmth, perfect for going shopping, watching sport or taking with you to work. The smooth warmer features three heat settings, and can help keep your hands cosy through till spring.
If you want to purchase both the gloves and socks with a discount, take a look at our Raynaud's Disease Silver Gloves and Silver Socks Bundle!
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10 Interesting Facts About the Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Between 5% and 10% of the population suffer from Raynaud's
- Women are nine times more likely to suffer from the condition
- 90% of those suffering are unaware that they even have it
- It's not just the cold: certain foods and stress can cause an attack
- Smoking, caffeine and cold foods all increase the severity of the condition
- Fingers, toes, ears, nipples, knees and noses are all affected
- In rare cases Raynaud's is a sign of an autoimmune disorder (see your doctor!)
- Doctors can diagnose Raynaud's by taking a blood count
- Around 30% of Raynaud's cases are hereditory
- Certain over-the-counter drugs, birth control and beta blockers can make it worse
Expert Tips for Raynaud's Sufferers to Keep Warm in the Winter
- Try to relax - stress and anxiety narrow the blood vessels, thus not allowing proper blood circulation
- Don't smoke - smoking narrows blood vessels
- Stay hydrated - Water in your body holds heat. You become chilled faster in a cold environment when dehydrated
- Exercise regularly - exercising increases blood circulation
- Avoid handling cold objects - use insulated cups for cold drinks, and fingerless gloves whilst working
- Try hand warmers - for extra warmth
- Wear gloves and mittens
Stay Warm Through Winter
Suffering from Raynaud's doesn't have to be difficult in winter. If you haven't found the gloves or products that you are looking for here, or if you want to see our full collection, please take a look at our Raynaud's Disease and Raynaud's Syndrome category.
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