Test: With the XLC CG-L10, the equipment and component jack of all trades XLC is pursuing a concept that is becoming increasingly rare on the market: the gloves made of softshell material have an integrated rain cover that can be pulled over quickly if necessary, thus protecting your hands from getting wet. This worked surprisingly well in the test – with one exception.
The first glance of the XLC CG-L10 naturally falls on the thick area just in front of the cuff - that's where the integrated raincover is hidden, as the imprint tells us. The gloves themselves are made of a fairly solid soft shell material that makes a well-made impression. Only the imprint on the back of the hand does not make a particularly durable impression. The two thin reflective strips ensure improved visibility in the dark. Unfortunately, we miss an absorbent insert on the thumb to wipe away sweat.
The inner surface of the XLC consists of a very non-slip artificial leather, which proved to be waterproof in the test - so no more fear of wet or snow-covered grips. The upholstery is subtle and comfortable. Although it covers most of the palm, it is quite thin and thus offers a good compromise between grip and comfort. Anyone who is often on the move with their smartphone will be pleased with the special coating on the index finger - this allows touchscreens to be operated at any time. It's a pity, however, that XLC has dispensed with such a surface on the thumb - so if you normally use your cell phone with one hand, you're starving.
The fit of the XLC surprised us positively. The gloves fit perfectly and are extremely comfortable. Only the many, sometimes quite thick seams on the inside make for a slight deduction in terms of wearing comfort. The XLC CG-L10 convince in the endurance test in the cloudy, rainy autumn. The outer material made of soft shell and the inside made of fleece ensure pleasantly warm hands, even when the temperatures approach freezing point - after more than half an hour, the fingers naturally get a bit cold, but that's the nature of things like this thin gloves. When it starts to drip, we get ready to put on the rain cover, but wait a minute: the gloves themselves also prove to be water-repellent and light rain simply rolls off the surface. When the drops get bigger, the rain covers come into play.
Putting on the blue rain covers is quick and can be done in a few seconds with a little practice. They also do their job very well, because the hands stay completely dry even in heavy rain. A big but is still waiting: Since the overcoats are attached in front of the cuff, they do not reach back to the wrist. So if the rain jacket slips while driving and the neoprene cuffs come to light, they soak up water in no time and make your wrists uncomfortably wet and cold.
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