Pros / Reasons to Buy
- Good price
- Waterproofing works well
Cons / Reasons to Avoid
- Longer term durability concerns
- Not smartphone compatible
The Carhartt Women’s Quilts are a fairly cool looking pair of gloves. The quilted design feels nice to look at, and when you put them on, they feel fleecy inside which is a really welcome treat.
Coming in at under $30, I think you’re getting a real bargain. They will keep you warm in anything up to about freezing outside, and their waterproofing helps them to be suited to everyday tasks too.
I don’t think the finish is the absolute best I’ve ever seen but is in line with the kind of finish I’d expect for how much they cost. All in all, they’re a great option if you don’t want to break the bank when it comes to gloves!
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Our Rating | Best Overall Winter Gloves | Warmest Winter Gloves | Best Insulated Gloves | Best Winter Gloves for Touchscreen | Best Winter Gloves for Men | Best Winter Gloves for Women | Best Waterproof Winter Gloves | Best Women's Technical Ski Mitt | Best Liner Gloves | Best Touchscreen Gloves | Best Budget Winter Gloves | |||||||||||
Type and Shape | Performance/technical/ski | Performance/technical/ski | Performance/technical/ski | Hiking/general sport | Performance/technical/ski | Hiking/general sport | Hiking/general sport/ski | Performance/technical/ski | Hiking/general/ski | Hiking/general | Hiking/general | Performance/technical/ski | Performance/technical/ski | Work | Hiking | Hiking | Work | Performance/technical/ski | General | General | General | Performance/technical/ski |
Warmth | High | Very High | Very High | Medium | Very High | High | High | Very High | High | Medium | Medium | Very High | Medium (Liner) | Medium | High | High | Medium | Medium (Liner) | Medium | Medium (Liner) | Medium | Medium (Liner) |
Water Resistance | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Water Resistant | Waterproof | Waterproof | Not Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Not Waterproof (Liner) | Water Resistant | Not Waterproof | Waterproof | Water Resistant | Not Waterproof (Liner) | Not Waterproof | Not Waterproof (Liner) | Not Waterproof | Not Waterproof (Liner) |
Wind resistance | High | High | Very High | High | Very High | High | High | Very High | High | Medium | Medium | Very High | Not Windproof (Liner) | Not Windproof | Not Windproof | Windproof | Not Windproof | Not Windproof (Liner) | Not Windproof | Not Windproof (Liner) | Not Windproof | Not Windproof (Liner) |
Fit | Fits true to size/High Dexterity | Fits true to size/High Dexterity | Fits true to size/Medium Dexterity | Runs Small/High Dexterity | Run Small/Medium Dexterity | Fits True to Size/High Dexterity | Fits True to Size/Medium Dexterity | Runs Tight/Medium-Low Dexterity | Runs Small/High Dexterity | Runs Small/Medium Dexterity | Runs Small/Medium Dexterity | Runs Small/Low Dexterity | Runs True to Size/High Dexterity | Runs True to Size/High Dexterity | Runs Large/High Dexterity | Runs True to Size/High Dexterity | Runs True to Size/High Dexterity | Runs True to Size/High Dexterity | Runs True to Size/High Dexterity | Fits Slightly Tight/High Dexterity | Fits True to Size/High Dexterity | Fits True to Size/High Dexterity |
Durability | High | Very High | Very High | High | Very High | High | High | Very High | High | Medium | Medium | Very High | High | High | Medium | Medium | High | Very High | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Price | $70.00 | $155.00 | $127.96 | $73.35 | $139.99 | $59.90 | Price not available | $97.88 | $95.14 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $143.96 | Price not available | $15.08 | $31.47 | $28.29 | $32.99 | $40.00 | $7.99 | $40.00 | Price not available | $14.67 |
Analysis and Test Results
This option from Carhartt will appeal to a lot of buyers because of the name, they are without a doubt well respected. However, through my tests, I do have some concerns about the longer-term durability of these gloves.
There are some areas that look like they could blow a stitch over time, and I did have to clean up some of the loose stitches when they arrived. However, for the price, the finish does look in line with what I’d expect.
For anything up to about freezing, these gloves handle really well, but after that I did start to feel some cold around my fingers. They’re also waterproof which helps a lot with day-to-day tasks too.
It’s also worth keeping in mind that many people have commented that they run a little small. Personally, I didn’t find this, but you should just double check your measurements and air on the larger size if you’re in-between sizes.
Performance Comparison
Warmth
When I first put the Carhartt Women’s Quilts on, it was pretty obvious that they had a good level of fill for keeping them warm. The microfiber lining is a good addition and has the inside feeling fleecy which I really liked.
I found for above freezing temperatures, these gloves work really nicely, but anything under this and I did start to find my hands, particularly the ends of my fingers, feeling a little on the cold side. This will be fine for a lot of buyers, but I do think that this is something worth keeping in mind.
I personally didn’t find when you get sweaty wearing them, that the lining that is meant to wick moisture dries out that quickly. This wasn’t an issue for some of my tests, but I did find that for very cold, and very intense hikes, that this meant I felt a little uncomfortable.
I think, verdict wise, these gloves are great if you need a general hiking or day to day glove for winter. For more extreme cold and winter activity, it’s best to pair with a liner or go for something designed for colder temperatures. For the price though, they’re great.
Water Resistance
The outer of these gloves is waterproof, and they have the brands own ‘Dry-Max’ waterproof insert. It rained quite heavily on some of my tests mid hike, and I also got to experience them in some prolonged snow. I had no issues at all and was impressed with the level of waterproofing they offer.
The only area that won’t have them feeling like they’re waterproof is if you do significant exertion wearing them, as I didn’t find the moisture wicking was too good here. They can feel wet from the inside and of course, that can lead to them not feeling waterproof.
Wind Resistance
Again, I think for general, day to day hiking these gloves provide what I’d say is an average level or wind resistance compared to some of the other designs I’ve tested in our winter hiking gloves round up. For anything more than this, I was able to start feeling the wind.
I would say that for buyers who don’t want to splash out on a pair of gloves and know that they don’t get the coldest of winters, but want a glove that will more than take the edge off, these are a great buy. If you are looking for something more full on, you will need to spend more than this ideally. Sadly, there are no two ways about it. In that regard, I’d recommend the Helly Hansen Swift HT Ski Gloves.
Comfort and Fit
The Carhartt Women’s Quilts are known to run a little small. Personally, I always order a medium in gloves, and I actually did so in these. Whilst I do think they fit a little tighter than some of the other gloves I’ve tested, they weren’t difficult to get on and certainly didn’t feel tight.
I think that the fit will really come down to how big in the scale you are for each size – are your fingers really long, do you have winder hands etc.? This will all have an impact, so it’s important to consider for gloves that can be seen to run a little small.
In terms of comfort, I like the fleece lining on the inside, it feels really lovely when you put them on. After wearing for some time, they feel really soft. The only thing I’d say in terms of comfort is if you wear them further into sub zero temperatures than I think they’re meant for. At this point, I did start to find my hands getting cold.
Ease of Use
I think it’s important to keep in mind that the Carhartt Women’s Quilts are a pretty budget option. With that in mind, they aren’t really designed with the maximum dexterity. However, it is still possible to complete general tasks in them.
I can make adjustments to my hiking poles, unzip my daypack, unzip my coat etc. It isn’t possible to use your phone with them, so you will have to take them off.
Materials
These gloves are made with 100% polyester, so an entirely synthetic composition. This is fairly common when it comes to waterproof gloves, and to be honest, I feel like waterproof gloves are almost an extension of waterproof rain jackets.
The materials feel relatively well made – the outer feels like the sort of shell you’d expect from a waterproof glove. The fleece inside feels soft and nice next to the skin without any scratching from the seams or stitching.
Appearance
When my gloves arrived, there were a few loose stitches that I did need to tend to before I first took these out. On a more pricey pair, I would be annoyed at this, but for something around this price range, that isn’t uncommon.
I ordered the black set, as this feels like it goes more with what I usually wear, and I think that they also work really well as a day to day glove as well. I think the quilted appearance is a nice detail, but it doesn’t really do anything toward the design.
Features
The only real feature that the Carhartt Women’s Quilts have is a Dry-Max waterproof insert. This is obviously great and through my testing, the waterproofing on these gloves works really well.
I suppose you could say that the Velcro pull over tab is another feature, but this is mostly just to secure the gloves a little tighter, should you need it. Personally, I haven’t really needed to adjust this at all whilst wearing and testing these gloves out.
Other than that, these gloves are fairly basic. That shouldn’t put you off though, they do the job they’re meant to, up to about freezing.
Durability
I do think some improvements could be made here on these gloves. There are areas where I think that given some time, the stitching may start to break, this could expose the quilting inside, which is obviously not great.
However, they are a pretty budget glove, and you can’t expect them to last forever. This is obvious in how quickly the stitching has been completed and the fact I had to finish off some lose stitches when they first arrived.
Other than that, the materials are well made, and I don’t think there are likely to be any problems here. I just think the construction and built could be better.
Sustainability
There aren’t really any specific indications as to whether the Carhartt Women’s Quilts are a sustainable glove and whether they use recycled materials or similar. However, I know Carhartt are committed to their practices being more sustainable.
If these gloves are made with recycled materials or similar, it would be good to see this information more visible. This leads me to think that these gloves likely aren’t making use of recycled elements.
As these are a budget option, they likely won’t last forever, and I do think the stitching would cause issues here over a longer term. This is likely going to impact their longevity.
Price
At the time of writing, these gloves are $27.99/£36.28. So there is a premium to be paid if you want to buy from outside the US. I don’t think they’re quite worth the overseas price tag, but I do think that for basically $28, they make a great budget option.
Conclusion
I won’t lie, I have tested better gloves in this round up. But for the price and the fact that these gloves are warm, they’re a great option for anyone who doesn’t want to spend serious cash on a pair of gloves.
Carhartt are a well-known brand and I think these gloves will appeal to a lot of buyers who are familiar with the name and branding. They work really well for anything up to freezing and have waterproofing.
If you find yourself hiking in these kinds of conditions, then I think they’re a great option that will keep you going for a good few seasons. They’re also grippy, which helps a lot with day-to-day tasks making them a great all round option.
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