It’s not your skin failing — it’s trapped sweat.

Inside gloves, sweat gets trapped under pressure. Most glove liners try to move sweat sideways. Under pressure, that’s the same problem for your skin.

How it works

Pressure changes everything

The chain reaction inside sealed gloves

Constant pressure collapses airflow

Inside gloves, materials are constantly compressed against the skin. Under pressure, airflow collapses and evaporation slows, even in “breathable” fabrics.

Trapped moisture creates a hostile microclimate

When evaporation is blocked, moisture remains sealed against the skin, creating a warm, humid microclimate.

Skin softens, friction rises, breakdown accelerates

Over time, trapped moisture softens the skin and increases friction — accelerating breakdown during long glove use.

Regular liners

Cotton, silk, bamboo and merino absorb moisture. Inside gloves, pressure keeps sweat trapped in the fibers, leaving the skin warm, damp, and slow to recover.

DRYE

A dual-layer structure pulls moisture off the skin and redistributes it outward so it can evaporate. No coatings. No chemical treatments.

Pressure is why most liners stop working

Less overhydrated skin → less friction damage
Less heat loss during long glove use
Less odor + fewer glove changes

Compression blocks evaporation and slows surface spreading. DRYE is engineered to keep moisture moving away from the skin under pressure.

See how DRYE works

Why gloves make your skin break down

Inside gloves, moisture + friction change the skin barrier.

1. Occlusion

Gloves trap heat and humidity. Moisture can’t evaporate.

2. Trapped sweat

Sweat stays against the skin, softening it over time.

3. Maceration

Maceration: the barrier softens and breaks down faster under movement.

4. Friction

Softened skin rubs more against the glove. Friction damage builds during the day.

5. Skin breakdown

Moisture + heat + friction weaken the barrier — making irritation harder to settle during long glove use.

Recognized innovation

DRYE was awarded the SKAPA Prize in memory of Alfred Nobel for its textile technology, developed to prevent moisture damage to the skin in protective equipment and to address widespread hand issues like contact dermatitis, cracked, dry, or sensitive skin.

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