The best touchscreen gloves 2023

Dutch design company Mujjo was one of the first makers of touchscreen gloves, and has a wide range from standard to double-layered and leather. These look like something from a James Bond movie.

Many touchscreen gloves are restricted to a couple of fingers for their operation. The Mujjo gloves work on all parts of the hand: fingers, knuckles, palm or heel – so you can swipe and tap easily.

The latest version has been redesigned inside with an extra layer of polar fleece that’s topped with 3M Thinsulate for a glove that’s warm despite being lightweight. It still has a grippy silicone pattern to help save your phone from unfortunate drops.

There’s also a new thumb construction which optimises the gloves for larger screens. Just note that the insulation makes the gloves thicker than the originals, so they’re not quite as flexible and it’s a good idea to order one size lager than you usually would.

The only real downside is the price – these are Mujjo’s most expensive gloves, although they’re still cheaper than plenty of others out there. They look functional rather than fashionable, with the slightly cat burglar vibe of wearing skintight black gloves.

In our winter tests down to around 0°C, we could use a phone freely while wearing the gloves, which felt both comfortable and warm. 

Another pair we’ve tested are the Digits gloves from Moshi.

You get a choice of grey colours, but they’re locked into specific sizes for some reason: so the light grey gloves (pictured) are in small and medium, while there’s a darker grey pair only available in a large size. 

If the tip of your middle finger measures 15-17cm to your wrist, you need small. Medium is 17-19cm, and Large is 19-20.5cm. If you’re at the high-end of either, we’d recommend going for the slightly larger pair.

They’re dual-layered (with a seriously soft micro fleece lining), although we found that the layers pulled apart a little when taking the gloves off, so you might find the need to straighten them out again each time.

These have a conductive layer on all ten fingertips, so you can use any finger for your phone tapping and swiping (but obviously not fingerprint unlocking), and there’s a grippy pattern across the palm. However, the conductive thread does leave the inside of the gloves with an almost sparkly finish, so bear that in mind.

These gloves from North Face are a bit different, as they’re designed specifically for winter sports like skiing or snowboarding – or just more serious winters. 

Waterproof, breathable, and insulated, these should keep you warm even in fairly intense cold, although they won’t compete with the absolute best skiing gloves.

Still, they have the benefit of the Etip technology, which means you’ll be able to check your phone without taking your gloves off on the slopes. Just note that it’s only the tips of the thumb and forefinger that are covered, not the whole palm or any other fingers.

Here’s a much cheaper option. These wool mix gloves from Japanese retailer Muji (not to be confused with Mujjo) are available in three colour options. They’re made out of a blend of wool and synthetics, and are touch-friendly on the tips of the thumb, index finger and middle finger. 

They’re not going to be the warmest gloves in the world, but they’re simple, attractive, and cheap, which should be appealing to lots of people.

Also from cold-weather specialist North Face are the men’s Denali Etip Gloves. These are fleece-based, with durable Taslan over the knuckles and fingers for added strength, and a silicone gripper palm.

North Face rates them as suitable for “Cold” but not “Very Cold” conditions. They come in small, medium and large sizes.

They work well with a touchscreen, and we were able to type reasonably fast while outside in the cold.

These winter touchscreen gloves from Trendoux are comfortable and are great for running or just walking about rather than winter sports.

They have extensive grips, to stop your phone slipping out of your hand.

Only the thumbs and index fingers have the conductive material to work on touch screens. These are the main fingers you use on a phone but some other gloves have the material on every finger.

These Acdyion women’s winter gloves are made from leather, with a warm cashmere lining.

We found that leather touchscreen gloves are a little harder to type in as the fingertips are tougher than wool, but they do the job and are probably more fashionable than a big pair of woolies.

They’re available in a range of colours, including black, grey, blue and red. There are also zippered and studded styles at a very similar price point.