Basic Work Glove

Features
- DriClime® Bi-Component Wicking Lining - For Breathability and Excellent Moisture Transfer
- Falcon Grip - Articulated for Dexterity and Ease of Grip

Specs
- Colors:
  - Dark Brown (7521)
  - Black (001)
  - Tan (7291)
- Weight:
  Large 5.2 oz 147.4 g
- Main Material:
  Pigskin Leather 0.6
- Lining Material:
  DriClime® 3-Dimentional Wicking Lining

DriClime

DriClime® Moisture Management Technology is a family of uniquely plaited bi-component knit fabrics engineered to mechanically draw moisture away from your skin to keep you dry, warm and comfortable.

The key to DriClime is 3-Dimensional Wicking. As moisture moves from the inner fabric touching your skin to the outer fabric, it spreads out across the outer fabric to speed the drying process. DriClime never stops working; it continually passes moisture through to the outer surface for fast evaporation. It is not a finish that washes or wears out; it works forever.

DriClime technology is available in a wide range of products: shelled microclimate layers, base layer, gloves, sleeping bags and backpacks.

Micheal Silitch reviews the Marmot Work Glove

A guide’s glove needs to be dexterous, warm and durable, and it should look stylish at the same time.

To me, the Work Glove initially smacked of old school design, not having a very ergonomic shape and being one of the last technical gloves on the market to have a nylon cinch strap at the wrist area. But these features ended up being the glove’s strengths and over the last few years the Work Glove has become hands down (fingers too) my favorite cold weather climbing and skiing glove.

First of all, it is super warm, yet remains dexterous due to its’ shape and high quality leather (not overly ergonomic, still easy to use for “fingery” tasks such as unclipping ice screws from your harness, popping off their protective end caps and putting them in your pocket, and placing and clipping the screw while hanging from one tool, for example).

Besides being warm and dexterous, it is also lasts and lasts. This is due to good leather and reinforcement where it needs to be. I have rappelled 100’s of pitches with my last pair.

Furthermore, for a big warm glove it climbs very well. Besides the gloves’ excellent fit, the nylon cinch strap helps out here considerably—the glove stays put while you are pullin’ down. It won’t slip off as you are latching onto a sloper. It is so effective I can’t believe it is practically the last technical glove on the market to have a cinch strap. Equally for skiing, this strap helps the glove stay in place as you grip your ski pole.

Lastly, the glove indeed does look cool; after all, it started the technical outdoor black and tan “workglove” craze. My favorite off piste ski guiding outfit last winter included a pair of tan Work Gloves as well as the orange and red Super Hero Jacket and a pair of tan ski pants—warm, professional, and technical for all conditions.

Guide’s hint: Keep them well waterproofed, and if you want more dexterity, check out the Exum work glove which I use all summer long.

Adrian Ballinger in the Sierra Backcountry

Adrian Ballinger, Marmot Athlete and owner/operator of Alpenglow Expeditions, skis the Sierra Backcountry while preparing for an upcoming trip to guide Mt. Everest...

Adrian stops for a moment to discuss his Marmot gear.

Watch Countdown to Everest - Part 2.

Adrian Ballinger is a fully certified AMGA/IFMGA Guide and runs Alpenglow Expeditions. This April Adrian will be guiding on the most famous mountain in the world: Mt Everest.

To learn more about Adrian visit marmotpro.com.

Size Chart

Sizing by Height / Weight

	4'11"-5'2"	5'2"-5'6"	5'6"-5'10"	5'10"-6'2"	6'2"-6'6"
90-110 lbs	XS	S
110-135 lbs	XS	S	M
135-160 lbs		S-M	M	M-L
160-195 lbs			M-L	L	L-XL
195-230 lbs			L	L-XL	XL-XXL
230-265 lbs				XL-XXL	XXL-XXXL

Sizing by Body Measurements

	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	XXXL
Parkas/Jackets/Sweaters/Tops (Unisex)
Chest	33-35	36-38	39-41	42-45	46-49	50-53	54-57
Neck	13.5-14	14.5-15	15.5-16	16.5-17	17.5-18	18.5-19	19.5-20
Sleeve	30-31	32-33	34-35	35-36	36-37	37-38	37-38
Pants/Bibs (Unisex)
Waist	26-28	28-30	31-33	34-36	37-39	40-42	44
Hip	36-38	38-40	40-42	43-45	46-48	50-52	56
Inseam (reg)	28	29.5	31	32.5	33	33.5	34.5
Inseam (short)	26	27.5	29	30.5	31	31.5	32.5
Inseam (long)	30	31.5	33	34.5	35	35.5	36.5
Gloves (Unisex)
Girth	6.5-7	7-7.5	8-8.5	9-9.5	10-10.5
Parkas/Jackets/Sweaters/Tops (Women's)
Size	4-6	6-8	8-10	12-14	14-16
Bust	30-32	32-34	35-37	38-40	41-43
Sleeve	29-30	30-31	32-33	34-35	36-37
Pants/Bibs (Women's)
Size	4-6	6-8	8-10	12-14	14-16
Waist	22-24	24-26	27-29	30-32	33-35
Hip	33-35	35-37	38-40	41-43	44-46
Inseam (reg)	27.5	28.5	30	31.5	32
Inseam (short)	25.5	26.5	28	29.5	30
Inseam (long)	29.5	30.5	32	33.5	34
Gloves (Women's)
Girth		6-6.5	6.5-7	7.5-8	8.5-9

Kid's Sizing (boys & girls)

	XS	S	M	L	XL
Age	4-5	6-7	8-9	10-12	13-15
Chest	24-26	26-28	28-30	30-32	32-34
Waist	19-21	21-23	23-25	25-27	27-29
Hip	24-26	26-28	28-30	30-32	32-34
Inseam	17-18	19-20	21-22	23-25	26-28
Sleeve	22-24	24-25	25-26	26-28	28-30
Height (in.)	36-42	42-48	48-54	54-60	60-65
Weight (lbs.)	35-42	42-50	50-60	70-90	90-115

Garment Sizing Information
The charts above will help you select the proper size.
If you have questions, please call us.

Care Instructions
Marmot does not recommend dry cleaning for any of our products. Gore-Tex® fabric products, MemBrain® fabric products, down insulated products, and fleece are all machine washable. You should use a commercial front loading machine and follow the care instructions.

Reviews and comments

By raymond Deza (not verified)
on 2/24/10.

I want to buy the right marmot gloves for my needs but this page is misleading:
http://marmot.com/products/basic_work_glove
This is the page for the basic work gloves but the pro review tab speaks of the "Work Glove", then refers to another glove "The Exum Work Glove" in the last paragraph. Which is which?

Also, the overviews do not mention whether liners/lining are removable or not.

By The Nice Marmot
on 2/25/10.

Hi Raymond, I see how that can be confusing. The review is in fact for the Basic Work Glove. The guide refers to the Exum Work Glove as another option with greater dexterity in his opinion.

By Anonymous (not verified)
on 2/24/10.

DO YOU HAVE IT?

By roaddog (not verified)
on 2/26/10.

Does this glove still have the keystone thumb ? I have a pair from a couple of seasons ago that does. Great fit. Need to get another pair ... the keystone thumb inlay is a must.

By Yardbird (not verified)
on 3/17/10.

The leather used in this glove is neither durable nor abrasion resistant and developed holes within 2 weeks of initial usage. I've used a pair of the insulated work gloves for everything from mixing and forming concrete to snow removal and found them to be a much higher quality and durable leather. I was hoping that the basic work glove would be an option in the hotter months. I would not recomend these for any type of work related activity other than basic around the house chores. This is the first Marmot product that I've ever been disappointed by.

By Simon Fryer (not verified)
on 4/27/10.

I've been using the Basic Work Glove for two years now and love them. They are ideal for ski touring, mountaineering, hiking, and just about anything else that required a simple glove. I've had a totally different experience than Yardbird's review... I've used and abused these for two full winter ski seasons, spring and fall camping, and the occasional summer use.
I'll definitely pick up another pair when they wear out. I think I'll get three years out of mine.
Note: I recommend oiling the glove with something like mink oil. This helps keep them water resistant.

By Teha (not verified)
on 8/28/10.

Nice ones, though the TAN colored model get easily a bit dirty, after which you "can't" use them as many situations as you would like to..

Only CON for me is the difficulty to get a new pair from FINLAND, seems that they are not available almoust anywhere..

Great everywhere gloves, yet not maybe suitable for the HARD workers though..

By Hena (not verified)
on 9/12/10.

Great gloves! The black ones are really nice for city use and the tan coloured ones are great for winter. Goes really nice with winter jackets.

Waxing the gloves gives them really nice water-repellency and adds toughness. I keep several new ones in stock when I'm in need of new ones, as they really are hard to get in Finland =).

Recommended.

By Randall (not verified)
on 11/29/10.

Great gloves.......Tan gloves tough to keep clean.. Tough and stylish,,,,,,,,,,,,,

By Randall (not verified)
on 11/29/10.

Great gloves.... I have 2 pairs of tan and will check Trail Creek Outfitters and find out if they have them this year. If not I will order on line...Downside is the tan shows dirt quickly.....Upside is warmth, style and toughness.

By Sean (not verified)
on 1/12/11.

I really want another pair of your tan basic work gloves in large. Every place I've look is sold out. Is there a chance they will be around again

By The Nice Marmot
on 1/18/11.

The Basic Work Glove is part of our Spring 11 collection. Look for it to be back in stock mid-February. Thank you for visiting Marmot.