Description HexDrift: The best grip in the worst conditions. The Hexdrift glove, a cyclocross glove for women, addresses an unmet gap in the market by delivering a warm, insulated silhouette that still preserves high dexterity for technical riding.
Innovation The main innovation space for this product was the creation of a women’s-specific cyclocross glove for Giro. As Giro currently offers no cyclocross gloves in its collection, and there are very few women’s-specific cyclocross gloves on the market overall, this product addresses a significant gap in the category. The glove is further differentiated by combining two distinct silhouettes, a lobster-style glove and an extended gauntlet, into a single performance driven design. The features and benefits include: Long double-layer gauntlet with integrated stretch zone for thermoregulation and creating a weatherproof glove that works with current apparel system. Lobster silhouette and doublelayer backhand for warmth and thermoregulation. Reduced finger separation lowers surface area heat loss, improving thermal efficiency during cold, wet races. Grip inspired by biomimicry for control in muddy and rainy conditions. Laser cut ventilated backhand to reduce moisture within the glove. Integrated stretch zone on the gauntlet for fit and efficient don and doffing.
Product Detail This product was developed in collaboration with Giro to innovate within the cycling glove category. The HexDrift glove is a women’s-specific cyclocross glove designed to balance warmth and dexterity in the fall and winter conditions of the sport. The material system includes cotton rib knit, fleece-lined polyester, Bemis seam tape, textured Bemis Exoflex, and engineered polyester mesh to support insulation, flexibility, and weather resistance. The silhouette is tailored to the female hand and uniquely combines a lobster-style glove with an extended gauntlet for enhanced thermal protection and coverage.
Specification This glove is designed for women and was prototyped using black materials as well as a pink engineered mesh. Jobs to be done include: Maintain grip and bar control in all conditions,preserve warmth without sacrificing dexterity, thermoregulatory needs, and fit and protect the female hand anatomy. Background research includes: Thermal–Neural Connection: Cold slows nerve signaling in the median and ulnar nerves, reducing tactile feedback and grip control. Vasoconstriction & Gender Differences: Women experience cold-triggered vasoconstriction sooner, causing faster heat loss and numbness, especially when the wrist is exposed. Thermal Priorities: The dorsal hand loses heat fastest and needs insulation, while the palm should stay thinner for grip and dexterity.
