Etip recycled fibres gloves product image (primary)
Pair of black touchscreen-compatible gloves shown flat with one glove layered over the other; textured grip dots on palm side and a printed brand logo on the back of one glove.

The North Face

Etip Recycled Fibres Gloves

3.6/5 (5)
CA$60.00CAD
In Stock

The North Face Etip Recycled Gloves are touchscreen-compatible cold-weather gloves made from windproof and waterproof recycled fibres with a light polar fleece lining. Designed for outdoor activities, they feature Etip technology on every finger for device use and an anti-slip textured palm for grip, with users noting good dexterity for tasks like umpiring and daily use. The thin construction offers warmth in mild cold but may lack insulation for sub-freezing temperatures.

Material
recycled fibres, polar fleece lining
Style
activewear, technical, performance
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Gloves & Mittens

Color

Black

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

Specifications

Technical gloves with Etip technology for touch-screen use, windproof and waterproof, made from recycled fibres.

Windproof, waterproof, touch-screen compatible, anti-slip grip, recycled fibres, polar fleece lining.

Material
recycled fibres, polar fleece lining
Style
activewear, technical, performance
Occasion
hiking
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Gloves & Mittens

Additional Attributes

  • Etip technology on every finger
  • Compatible with touch-screen devices
  • Windproof and waterproof construction
  • Made from recycled fibres
  • Light polar fleece lining
  • Anti-slip textured palm for optimal grip

Product Insights

The North Face Etip Recycled Fibres Gloves are a sustainable touchscreen glove made from 93% recycled polyester, offering conductive coating on all five fingers and earning Business Insider's best overall touchscreen glove award in 2026 for dexterity and fine-motor capability. At $60 CAD, they provide ergonomic articulation and textured grip, though buyers report the anti-slip pebbles peeling after a few wears and a generous fit that requires sizing down. Designed for cool weather (0–10°C), they are not suitable for sub-freezing conditions, balancing eco-friendly materials with touchscreen functionality at a performance price point.

Verified claims

Touchscreen
Conductive coating on all five fingers enables full multi-touch typing and gestures.
Recognition
Rated best overall touchscreen glove by Business Insider in 2026.
Temperature range
Effective for cool weather (0–10°C), not sub-freezing conditions.
Award
Named Business Insider's best overall touchscreen glove of 2026.
Fit and handling
Ergonomic articulation reduces fatigue; textured palm enhances grip.
Material
Shell fabric is 93% recycled polyester, performance equivalent to virgin.
Grip
Buyers report anti-slip pebbles peel off after a couple of wears.
Sizing
Buyers report generous fit, advise sizing down; brand says true-to-size.
Dexterity
Every finger works on a touchscreen, and the thin profile enables fine-motor tasks like umpiring.
Warmth
Designed for cool-to-moderate weather (0–10°C), not sub-freezing temperatures.
Value
First sustainable performance glove at $60 CAD.

Product record

Title
Etip Recycled Fibres Gloves
Brand
The North Face
Price
60 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

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Product

Pair of black touchscreen-compatible gloves shown flat with one glove layered over the other; textured grip dots on palm side and a printed brand logo on the back of one glove.

  • Overall shapeTwo full-finger gloves laid flat with fingers extended; right glove is placed on top of left glove with cuffs toward the bottom of the image.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high)
  • Exterior fabricSmooth, slightly matte knit fabric on the back of the gloves with visible seam lines across the knuckle area and along each finger.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Palm grip patternDense field of small raised rubber dots covering the palm and underside of the index, middle and ring fingers of the left glove.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.72 (high)
  • Touchscreen indicatorFaint power-symbol style icon printed near the fingertip area of one index finger, indicating touchscreen compatibility.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.10 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Back-of-hand logoUpper-surface printed brand logo in a slightly lighter matte ink on the back of the right glove reading THE NORTH FACE in stacked lines with the curved half-dome mark to the left.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.52 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Cuff constructionStraight fabric cuffs with a seam at cuff edge; cuffs are untrimmed and continue the same knit material as the glove body.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.70 · w 0.68 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Small fabric tagNarrow white fabric tag protruding from the side seam of the right glove cuff with small printed characters, partially visible.Partial
    1 regionx 0.86 · y 0.72 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a pale neutral background with soft top lighting, slight cast shadow beneath gloves, and tight crop around the pair.

  • Background and lightingEven light gray background with soft diffuse lighting that produces subtle shadows under the gloves toward the lower-left.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shot compositionTop-down view with the gloves centered and slightly angled; image is tightly framed so gloves occupy most of the canvas.
  • Shadowing and reflectionsSoft shadow visible beneath and around the lower cuff area, indicating a single soft light source above.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Image qualitySharp focus on glove surfaces and printed elements; no visible motion blur or significant compression artifacts.

Colors

charcoal black· main fabric#141315matte black· palm grip dots#0E0D0Emuted gray· printed logo and touchscreen mark#6B6B6C

Customer Reviews

5 total
3.6

5 reviews · out of 5

Good but not great

Mélanie B.

Fit is good, fabric and construction are quite nice. However, the anti-slip pebbles started peeling off after just a couple of wears. Quite disappointing, considering the price point and definitely not the quality you woukd expect from a company like The North Face.

They could be better! 🥲

Ivar R.

The gloves have an exceptional design and are very comfortable to the touch, unfortunately they are very fragile and of poor quality. On the second day of use, I’ve seen the imperfections caused just by putting my hands in the pockets of the jacket (which by the way is from the same brand, I'm a North Face fan).

Nice gloves

Alvin I.

Fits well and finger tips work well for screens.

Gants North Face

JOSÉE P.

Bien, un peu fait grand.Medium pour grandeur 8 est ok

Confortable et chaud

nadia a.

Belle qualité Très confortable et chaud Je recommande

Reddit Insights

2 threads · r/Umpire, r/outdoorgear

Reddit users appreciate The North Face Etip Recycled Gloves for their excellent touchscreen functionality, thin dexterous design, and sufficient warmth for mild cold, though some note they may be too thin for severe winter conditions.

positive sentiment40% match

The two direct mentions are positive, praising the fit, dexterity, and e-tip precision, with thinness considered a trade-off for warmth; no major complaints about this specific model were found.

Themes

Touchscreen functionalitypositive
Dexterity and thinnesspositive
Warmthmixed

Use Cases

  • Umpiring/baseball handling
  • Daily cold weather use with touchscreen need

Watch Out For

mediumMay not provide adequate warmth for sub-freezing temperatures or high winds.

Compared To

vs The North Face Apex Etip Glove

The Recycled Glove has better touchscreen sensitivity and is thinner, while the Apex is thicker and may offer more warmth.

Source Threads

  • Umpire recommends Etip Recycled Gloves for dexterity

    I wear the “THE NORTH FACE Etip Recycled Gloves”, that’s the description from Amazon. I’ve tried many and these allow me to confidently work the indicator and manipulate baseballs in and out of my ballbag.

    u/wixthedogr/UmpireView thread →

  • User finds Etip Recycled Glove thin but warm with working e-tips

    That's funny, I have the North Face Etip Recycled Glove (different model, not "Apex") and I love them, I finally found a pair of thin but warm gloves where the e-tips actually work.

    u/halfdollarmoonr/outdoorgearView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-sports-clothes/activewear-accessories/gloves-mittens/etip-recycled-fibres-gloves--4386-23707?colourId=0
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