WFX METRO WP

Description

The WFX METRO WP looks like a discreet all-leather winter glove for the city, but it introduces an innovative concept in terms of construction and thermal insulation. Most winter gloves have always been built the same way... To put it simply: thick, dense thermal insulation on the top of the hand, and thinner insulation in the palm extending up to the fingertips. This is the weak point of this traditional construction. The cold eventually penetrates through the forks (as the area between the fingers is called).

FIVE rethinks the fundamentals of thermal insulation by adopting a new construction christened THERMO+™, offering up to 20% thermal gain, based on PRIMA- LOFT® insulation, the top in the field. The concept is quite simple: the thick insulation at the top flows down to the fingertips, while the thinner insulation is contained at the (flat) base of the palm and fingers. This implies reconsidering all other glove elements, such as the external structure or the waterproof membrane, in order to preserve perfect overall flexibility and a good grip on the handlebars.

It's when riding in the cold that the full benefit of Thermo+™ construction becomes apparent. The thicker, denser insulation in the forks provides a far more effective thermal barrier, and helps preserve the hand's natural warmth in the glove, for longer.

Beyond this innovation, the WFX METRO WP has a rare elegance and exceptional perceived quality thanks to its full-grain leather construction. Its wide, full-leather adjustment tab, worthy of the finest leather goods, contributes to this perception. It features all the elements common to most FIVE WP gloves, with its waterproof-breathable 5_Drytech™ membrane, Ergo Protech® shells, TouchScreen™ or Clear Vision Pad™ system.

The WFX METRO WP will appeal to fans of fine materials such as leather, who want to keep their hands warm and dry in sub-zero temperatures.

• Upper structure in supple, full-grain goatskin leather
• Soft, full-grain goat leather palm
• Breathable 5_DRYTECH™ waterproof membrane partially integral with palm lining
• Thermal insulation: innovative FIVE THERMO+ construction provides 20% more insulation / Primaloft® Silver 170g (top) Primaloft® Grip Control 60g Gold (palm)
• ERGO PROTECH® one-piece metacarpophalangeal protection shell with internal honeycomb structure - concealed under material
• ERGO PROTECH® hypothenar palm slider in soft TPR
• Velcro cuff closure
• Reflective fabric on little finger
• Touch Screen™ system on index finger and thumb
• Clear Vision Pad™ system (left hand) for wiping helmet visor while riding
• CE KP1