# Gadget-Friendly Winter Gloves Isotoner SmarTouch Touch Screen-Compatible Gloves By Ashley C.R. | Published 2010-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-screen-compatible-gloves References: [smartouchgloves](http://www.smartouchgloves.com) & [smartouchgloves](http://www.smartouchgloves.com) Touch screen phones and devices can get pretty hard to use in the wintertime; your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket) won’t respond when you try to dial a number with your [mittens or gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingermittens) on. The Isotoner smarTouch touch screen compatible gloves are the latest design to help gadget fiends stay connected while outdoors in the cold. The gloves repel water and feature a no-slip grip. Conductive thread in the thumb and index fingers of the Isotoner smarTouch gloves allow for the smooth operation of your [touch screen devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-touchscreen-keyboard). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Gloves:** Developing smart gloves with enhanced touch screen compatibility can revolutionize the way people interact with their devices in cold weather. - **Water-repellent Technology:** Incorporating water-repellent technology into gloves can provide a practical solution for device usage in rainy or snowy conditions. - **Conductive Thread:** Advancing the development of gloves with conductive thread can improve touch screen responsiveness and accuracy for a seamless user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore opportunities to collaborate with glove manufacturers in integrating touch screen compatibility into their product offerings. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear companies can leverage the demand for gadget-friendly gloves to expand their product range and cater to tech-savvy outdoor enthusiasts. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can invest in research and development to create innovative fabrics and materials that offer both water-repellent properties and conductivity for touch screen usage. ## 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) - [High-Performance Waterproof Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-mitts.md) - [Rugged All-Season Glove Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giver-4-season-gloves.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer.md) - [Tactile VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactglove.md) - [Membrane-Equipped VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diver-x.md)