# Hi-Tech Winter Mitts North Face ETIP Gloves Provides Strong Grip & Warm Hands By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-face-etip-glove References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/08/the-north-face-etip-gloves/) & [item.rakuten.co.jp](http://item.rakuten.co.jp/atmos-tokyo/nn86116/) The [North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims) ETIP Gloves provide a great way to stay warm in cold weather. North Face has always been reliable when it comes to providing proper winter gear whether it be [snow pants or jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket). This time the brand is bringing a [pair of mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkdesigns) that does more than just keep the hands warm. The North Face ETIP Glove features a strong silicone grip so that nothing slips out and it allows the wearer to operate the MP3 click wheel with absolute ease. Another advantage is that this is made with a stretch knit material called X-Static that acts as an anti-static bufferer. These are definitely a pair of gloves anyone should keep a lookout for this winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Winter Gear Innovation:** The North Face ETIP Gloves blend warmth, grip, and technology, setting a trend for innovative winter gear. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** The integration of a strong silicone grip and MP3 click wheel interaction in the North Face ETIP Gloves showcases a trend of multi-functional accessories. - **Anti-static Fabrics:** The use of X-Static material as an anti-static buffer in the North Face ETIP Gloves highlights a trend in incorporating high-tech fabrics for enhanced functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Apparel:** The North Face ETIP Gloves provide an opportunity for the outdoor apparel industry to develop innovative winter gear that offers warmth, functionality, and technology. - **Sportswear:** The multi-functional features of the North Face ETIP Gloves present an opportunity for the sportswear industry to create accessories that enhance performance and convenience for athletes. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The adoption of anti-static fabrics like X-Static in products such as the North Face ETIP Gloves presents an opportunity for the textile manufacturing industry to explore new materials and production techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Waterproof Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-mitts.md) - [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) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [Leather-Made Outdoor Oven Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-campers-mitten.md) - [Rugged All-Season Glove Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giver-4-season-gloves.md) - [Quick-Lace Winter Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerios-nivalis-gtx.md) - [Winter-Ready GORE-Tex Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertex-gtx.md)