# Smart Fingerless Mittens The Etre ‘Touchy' Gloves are Compatible with Devices By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-12-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etre-touchy-gloves References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/etre-fivepoint-and-touchy-gloves/) & [etretouchy](http://www.etretouchy.com/collection/) The Etre Touchy gloves are missing fabric for the thumb and index fingertips to let people use their phones and favorite gadgets with ease. These sophisticated [hand warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer) are designed to keep extremities protected while allowing [electronic device fanatics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/methaphone) to keep connected with the tech world. Available in wool, leather and cashmere, these gloves can be used in pretty much any device you can think of. They even serve a social purpose as blind people can wear them and also read braille. If you find gloves annoying because they stop individuals from doing many activities like eating or tying knots, then the Etre Touchy gloves are perfect for you. The only drawback I can think about this product is what will happen to the unprotected fingertips during a long period of time exposed to the cold? However, if you are a [social media addict](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-touch-4), the Etre Touchy gloves will make life easier during winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Wearable Accessories:** The integration of technology in conventional products is revolutionizing wearable accessories and creating opportunities for innovation in fashion and crafts. - **Touch-screen Compatible Fabrics:** Touch-screen compatible fabrics are the future of digital devices and there is a huge potential for technology companies to develop new materials or collaborate with fashion brands. - **Assistive Technology Clothing:** The growth of assistive technology products for differently-abled people creates opportunities for design innovations, user interface and UX research and development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has huge potential in creating touchscreen-compatible fabric and other wearable technology innovations. - **Technology:** Technology companies can collaborate with textile manufacturers to create smart fabrics or develop new wearable technology accessories such as the Etre Touchy gloves. - **Healthcare:** Assistive technology clothing for differently-abled people can be a game changer in the healthcare industry, creating opportunities for device manufacture and installation, and UX research and development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Running Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-glove.md) - [Cold Weather Photography Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-photography-gloves.md) - [Rugged Icy Warehouse Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-active-touch-glove.md) - [Drinking Ritual Finger Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingermittens.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [High-Performance Waterproof Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-mitts.md) - [Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer.md) - [Glove-Like Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glove80-keyboard.md) - [Tactile VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactglove.md)