Vertx Tactical Tip: Why You Need Good Gloves

Just like guns, your hands and feet are happiest when they’re warm and dry. Unlike guns, many of us forget about the gear needed to protect them. Thankfully, Vertx has some new products that provide easy solutions to this regardless of one’s environment or mission. Vertx tactical gloves are made from poly-wool and genuine Goatskin suede leather, and all four of the new models are compatible with smartphone touchscreens. Gloves such as the Vertx Crisp Action have features that make them ideal for cold weather, while other like the Move To Contact were built to provide maximum protection. Vertx hasn’t forgotten about feet either, now offering two different models of their VaporCore crew sock. Also made of a poly-wool blend, these socks wick away moisture while trapping warm air, helping to keep you on your feet when you need it the most.

ASSAULT 2.0 GLOVE

The Vertx® Assault 2.0 Glove is essential EDC kit, whether on the range or in the field.  The Assault 2.0 features an index finger that can be cut off and removed to increase your tactile feel without it fraying or unraveling.  An open palm without stitching enhances grip and a curved closure maintains articulation at the wrist while keeping out debris.  With touch-screen compatible goatskin leather on the index, middle and thumb you can easily use a cellphone or GPS device without the need to remove the glove.  The goatskin leather palm provides protection, our updated design improves dexterity, and the merino-wool blend and evaporative cooling powered by 37.5® technology means you’ll stay cool and dry under pressure while adding a layer between you and the elements. 

Features:

• Leather wrap slide guard between the thumb and index finger protects the back of hand while shooting
• Index finger can be cut and removed to increase tactile feel
• No seeming across the palm or thumb provides better grip
• Streamlined wrist closure reduces bulk at the wrist while keeping out debris
• Conductive leather on the trigger finger, middle finger and thumb is compatible with touchscreen devices
• Tuck-away hang-and-pull loops allow you to clip the glove to your gear

Construction:

• Double-needle stitch on all seams
• Snug fit gives a “second skin” feel
• Goatskin leather palm provides greater sense of touch
• 5® technology Merino wool blend backing manages moisture
• Hook and loop wrist closure
• No melt, no drip

Fabric & Technology:

• Back of Hand: 50% 37.5® Polyester/ 50% Merino Wool
• Palm: 100% Goatskin Leather

COURSE OF FIRE GLOVES

Without a solid purchase a solid outcome is out of the question, so we’ve optimized the Vertx® Course of Fire glove to give you the best grip and materials – without the bulk. The glove’s low-profile wrist and curved closure allow for unobstructed articulation and precise movement while keeping out debris. Constructed using Oiltac goatskin leather on the palm, the hold is built in and increases when wet. It’ll never wash out, never wear away and functions in any weather or condition no matter what you’re holding onto. The built-in leather slide guard and middle finger knuckle guard ensure hi-pressure areas are protected from wear and abrasion while shooting. When the stakes are high, don’t settle for anything less than high-performance.

Features:

• Leather wrap slide guard between the thumb and index finger protects the back of hand while shooting
• Trigger guard pad protects the knuckle while shooting
• Curved wrist tab allows for extra articulation while keeping out debris
• Conductive leather on the trigger finger, middle finger and thumb is compatible with touchscreen devices
• Hang-and-pull loop easily tucks away

Construction:

• Double-needle stitch on all seams
• Snug fit gives a “second skin” feel
• Dual leather palm provides superior grip and retention
• 5® Technology Merino wool blend backing manages moisture
• Hook and loop wrist closure
• No melt, no drip

Fabric & Technology:

• Back of Hand: 50% 37.5® Polyester/ 50% Merino Wool
• Palm: 100% Goatskin Leather
• Pittards® Oiltac leather enhances grip no matter the condition and never washes out

CRISP ACTION GLOVE

When the weather cools down the first place we lose our dexterity is our hands and on the job, the Prepared Professional™ can’t afford to sacrifice precision. The Vertx® Crisp Action glove’s low-profile wrist and pre-curved seaming along the fingers allow for unobstructed articulation and precise movement. Constructed using Oiltac goatskin leather on the palm, the hold is built in. It’ll never wash out, never wear away and functions in any weather or condition no matter what you’re holding onto. Wind and water-resistant body fabrication, tricot liner and an extended cuff guard against the elements while the built-in leather slide guard and middle finger knuckle guard ensure hi-pressure areas are protected from wear and abrasion while shooting. Just because the temperature is dropping, doesn’t mean your performance has to.

Features:

• Leather wrap slide guard between the thumb and index finger protects the back of hand while shooting
• Trigger guard pad protects the knuckle while shooting
• Zippered wrist closure reduces bulk and allows for easy donning
• Conductive leather on trigger finger, middle finger and thumb is compatible with touchscreen devices
• Extended cuff provides added protection from wind and rain
• Curved wrist tab allows for extra articulation at the wrist
• Dual leather palm provides superior grip and retention
• Pittards® Oiltac leather technology enhances grip and never washes out
• Interior lining provides added warmth in inclement weather

Construction:

• Hook and loop wrist closure
• Seaming along fingers maintains natural curve
• Double-needle stitch on all seams
• Durable soft-shell wind stopper back-of-hand
• Unobtrusive webbing pull tab
• YKK® zippers

Fabric & Technology:

• Outer material: 40% Cordura® Nylon 28% Nylon 20% PET 12% Spandex® Elastane
• Palm: 100% Goatskin Leather

MOVE TO CONTACT GLOVE

Designed using D3O®’s flexible padding technology, the Vertx® Move to Contact glove provides the impact protection you need with comfort and mobility. You get all the protection of a molded knuckle guard while maintaining a low profile. The glove’s streamlined wrist and curved closure allow for unobstructed articulation and precise movement while keeping out debris. Constructed using Oiltac goatskin leather on the palm, the hold is built-in and increases when wet. It’ll never wash out, never wear away and functions in any weather or condition no matter what you’re holding onto. The built-in leather slide guard and middle finger knuckle guard ensure hi-pressure areas are protected from wear and abrasion while shooting. When you don’t know what’s around the bend, you can depend on the Vertx® Move to Contact for protection and performance.

How D3O® technologies work:

Nothing protects better than D3O® – which offers the thinnest and most advanced protection against impact. 

D3O® materials are made using a combination of advanced polymer chemistry and cutting-edge design. The materials are soft and flexible, with no compromise on comfort, but react differently when force is applied.

D3O® absorbs and dissipates energy during an impact, reducing the amount of force transmitted to your body compared to standard foams.

Features:

• Leather wrap slide guard between the thumb and index finger protects the back of hand while shooting
• Trigger guard pad protects the knuckle while shooting
• Conductive leather on trigger finger, middle finger and thumb is compatible with touchscreen devices
• Curved wrist tab allows for extra articulation at the wrist while keeping out debris
• Dual leather palm provides superior grip and retention
• Pittards® Oiltac leather technology enhances grip and never washes out
• Mechanical stretch knit back of hand fabric is durable and abrasion resistant
• Flexible D3O® padding adds impact protection without restricting dexterity

Construction:

• Double-needle stitch on all seams
• Hook and loop wrist closure
• Unobtrusive webbing pull tab
• YKK® zippers

Fabric:

• Outer material #1: 50% Merion Wool 50% Polyester;
• Outer material #2: 92% Nylon 8% Spandex® Elastane
• Palm: 100% Goatskin Leather

VERTX VAPORCORE SOCK

No matter where the day -or job- takes you, it’s important that we’re cool and comfortable from head to toe. Designed for Vertx® by the masters of merino Point6®, the VaporCore™ Crew Sock is unmatched when it comes to odor control, comfort and breathability. Coupled with VaporCore™, powered by 37.5® technology, the naturally odor-resistant Merino wool knit fabrication provides highest performance temperature and moisture regulation. Bends in the wool’s fibers trap air to keep you warm when it’s cold and equally transport sweat away from the skin to keep you cool and dry in warmer environments. Built by experts, for experts, the VaporCore™ Crew Sock is a dependable addition to the Prepared Professional’s kit.

Features:

• Merino wool knit naturally resists odors and regulates temperature and moisture
• Heel and toe reinforcement provides cushion and durability
• Knit mesh top-of-foot adds ventilation
• Compression fit does not sag or stretch over time

Construction:

• 10” crew length
• Built-in ankle and arch support

Fabric and Technology:

• 62% Wool/31% Nylon/7% Spandex
• VaporCore™, powered by 37.5® technology, promotes active cooling and rapid drying

Find out more at vertx.com

MORE TACTICAL TIPS FROM VERTX

• Vertx EDC Bags
• Go Pack and Firebase Bandolier
• Gear On The Go: Vertx Contingencty Duffle
• Vertx Jackets and Hoodies
• Vertx EDC Pants

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