# Heat-Resistant BBQ Gloves Get Ready to Grill With the Pit Mitt By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pit-mitt References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/pit-mitt/) & [williams-sonoma](http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/2231330/) It's summer and [barbecue season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recteq-xfire-pro) is upon us, so it's only fitting that I introduce the Pit Mitt as some of the gear you could be using. The Pit Mitt is pretty straightforward. It's essentially [a glove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-active-touch-glove) that's made from synthetic aramid fibers that create a flexible barrier so that the heat doesn't penetrate the mitt's cotton lining. The glove is also very flexible and will stretch up to your forearms for extra protection. It's even reversible for right or left-handed use. While most men may think that the gloves probably aren't needed, they're not a bad accessory to have on hand. Plus, these naysayers will probably regret not having one when they burn themselves making a sausage. The Pit Mitt is available at [Williams-Sonoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dormify). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Heat-resistant BBQ Gloves:** Synthetic aramid fibers in heat-resistant BBQ gloves create a flexible barrier for safer grilling. - **Summer Barbecue Gear:** Barbecue season boosts demand for innovative grilling accessories like the Pit Mitt glove. - **Safety Accessories for Grilling:** Gloves like the Pit Mitt provide added protection and prevent burns during outdoor cooking activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware industry can tap into the demand for heat-resistant gloves and other innovative grilling accessories. - **Outdoor Cooking Equipment:** Outdoor cooking equipment industry can diversify its product range by offering innovative safety accessories for grilling like the Pit Mitt glove. - **Retail and E-commerce:** The retail and e-commerce industry can capitalize on the summer barbecue season by offering heat-resistant BBQ gloves and other grilling accessories to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Oven Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-oven-mitts.md) - [Tong-Style Fire Pit Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pit-command-talon.md) - [Smoky BBQ Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitmaster-deodorant.md) - [Grill-Compatible Fire Pit Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-kit.md) - [Rugged All-Season Glove Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giver-4-season-gloves.md) - [High-Performance Waterproof Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-mitts.md) - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [Fire Pit Starter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biolite-firepit-essentials-kit.md) - [Pro-Grade Griller Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-tools.md)