Gloves are meant to protect your hands—not damage them.

But for millions of people, long-term glove use does exactly that. Irritation, dryness, and flare-ups have become accepted side effects in environments where gloves are worn every day.

Addressing the Problem

Existing glove liners focused on absorption—none solved the issue of persistent sweat against the skin. For individuals dealing with skin reactivity or chronic irritation from glove wear, the missing factor was clear: sweat needed to be moved, not just managed.

This project started with that insight. The goal wasn’t to create another fabric blend. It was to develop a base layer engineered to intervene before skin breakdown begins—by changing how moisture behaves beneath gloves.

The Textile Design

The liner was engineered to be lightweight, durable, and adaptable across various glove types. Instead of trapping moisture, its structure actively directs sweat away from the skin, minimizing prolonged contact and friction. Considerations around material selection, fiber orientation, and knit density were made to optimize performance during extended wear, with a particular focus on individuals with sensitive skin.

Collaborative Research and Testing

The development of DRYE began in 2018, through collaboration with:
RISE, Uppsala University, Uppsala Innovation Centre, Almi, Startup Stockholm, Zacco, Brann, The Textile School of Borås, Borås INK, and dermatology teams at Skåne University Hospital. The textile was refined through practical use in both clinical and industrial settings, with particular emphasis on ensuring its suitability for individuals with chronic skin conditions like eczema, contact dermatitis, and psoriasis, while maintaining effectiveness across a wide range of skin types.