Description
Real Greenlandic sealskin mittens are long mittens in sealskin. They are available for teenagers and for women.
Do you know the feeling of cold wrists and hands on the cycle ride to work on a cold, dark winter morning?
With a pair of beautiful, warm cycling mittens in Greenlandic sealskin, you are guaranteed warm hands throughout the ride.
Treat yourself or someone you love to a pair of long, lovely cycling mittens, and you will have warm hands throughout the ride.
They are an indispensable accessory for a good winter wardrobe.
Sealskin is a sustainable and organic material.
A skilled hunter goes out on the sea because he has to provide food for his family.
Instead of letting the skin rot away in nature, he sells it to Great Greenland, which processes the skin so it can be used for clothes, shoes and bags.
A little practical information about the Greenlandic long sealskin mittens:
Colour:
Natural sealskin with a fine dark leather edge as a finish.
Sizes and Dimensions:
Size One Size – they fit a man’s hand from size L – XXL.
- Length: 32.0 cm
- Width: 12.0 cm
Please note that all measurements are outside measurements
Lining:
Inside, the mittens are lined with thick, soft wool pile, also called polar fleece. It is soft and lovely to put your hands into a mitten lined with that kind of fleece.
The palm:
The palms of the mittens and the inside of the thumb are made of soft, black suede.
Closure:
There is elastic at the wrist, so the mittens fit snugly around the wrist.
The long cuff of the mittens neatly covers the small gap that is always there between the jacket sleeve and gloves.
That way the cold cannot sneak into the body.
Incidentally:
In Greenland these mittens are called “Snowmobile mittens”.
A trip on a snowmobile requires proper, warm gear. The long mittens keep your hands warm even if the trip is long and the air is cold.
They are also perfect for a trip on skis and snowboard, or as an accessory for the regular bike ride to and from work on a dark and cold winter morning or evening.
That is why the Greenlandic long mittens are typically on the wish list of cyclists and outdoor people.
Suggestion for your wish list:
You can put the mittens on your wish list.
Tell your friends and family what you wish for, and that they can get gift cards at Sika-mut, so you can choose the size that fits you yourself, because you know that best yourself.
Thank you for your interest.
Delivery
Delivery to the Nordic countries & the North Atlantic:
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Denmark, Sweden & Norway: Fast and secure delivery with full tracking.
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Greenland & the Faroe Islands: We have great experience shipping to the North Atlantic and always pack carefully, so your order arrives safely whatever the weather. Secure delivery with full tracking.
- Europe: We ship to Europe on request. Secure delivery with full tracking.
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Returns
Returns & Exchanges:
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14-day right of return: You always have a full 14-day right of return from the day you receive your order.
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Gift return: Is the item going to be a gift?
Simply write the date of the occasion in the notes field at checkout – then the 14-day right of return only applies from the day of the occasion.
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Easy return: Create your return directly via our Return portal
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Care of sealskin
Daily use and care:
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Let the skin breathe: Sealskin benefits from fresh air. You do not need to pack it away if you do not use your sealskin product every day.
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When the skin gets crumpled: If your sealskin product has become a little flat or crumpled, you can make the hairs stand up nicely again by holding it over the steam from a pot of boiling water. (mind your fingers while steaming the skin)
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Brush with the hair: You can gently brush the skin with a soft brush. Always remember to brush with the direction of the hair (from root to tip).
Water and stains – When accidents happen:
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Wet sealskin: Caught in a rain shower? Don’t worry! Shake off the excess water and let the skin dry naturally at room temperature.
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Minor stains: Gently wipe with a firmly wrung-out, soft cloth with lukewarm water. Always wipe with in the direction of the hair growth.
What you should avoid
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No direct heat: Do not place sealskin on a radiator, close to a wood-burning stove or under a hairdryer. Direct heat dries out the leather back so it becomes stiff and brittle.
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Avoid chemicals and soap: Never use stain remover, chemicals or household soap on the skin.
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No airtight plastic: Do not store your sealskin in airtight plastic bags. Instead choose a cloth bag or put it in a dark place, so the skin can breathe.
📞 Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Bonus info about sealskin - that you didn’t know you needed to know.
Did you know this about sealskin?
We have collected some facts and secrets about sealskin that tell its fantastic story.
History, the Arctic & Sustainability
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By-catch from the hunters: Sealskin is a 100% natural by-product of the kitchen. It comes from Greenlandic hunter families, where the meat is an important local food source, and where the proud tradition is that the whole animal is used.
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Recognised sustainability: Both the EU and Greenpeace recognise Greenlandic seal hunting as fully sustainable. The hunt takes place in deep respect for the balance of nature and biodiversity, so the stock remains healthy and strong for future generations.
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Climate-friendly by nature: Seals live freely in the clean Arctic sea. The material requires neither feed production, farmland nor artificial water supply, which makes it one of the world’s most nature-friendly raw materials.
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Shaped by nature’s own fingerprint: No two seals have the same pattern or play of colour in their fur. Nature’s variations mean you have a product that is absolutely one of a kind – there is not another like it in the whole world.
Properties & Practical eye-openers
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Water-repellent by nature: Made to withstand ice-cold seawater, sealskin has a fantastic surface where snow, sleet and water simply bead off instead of soaking through.
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Generations-long durability: The leather under the fur is incredibly hard-wearing. If you take care of it and let it dry at room temperature (never on the radiator!), a sealskin product can easily be passed on to the next generation.
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Adapts to you: The leather base is incredibly supple. Whether it is mittens or footwear, the skin quickly moulds itself to your hands or feet for the perfect, personal fit.
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Love of easy care: Sealskin is surprisingly easy to keep. If it gets wet, simply let it dry at room temperature and brush it gently through with in the direction of the hair – and the fur gleams again.
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Gift card
Gift card – Let the recipient choose for themselves:
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Are you unsure about colour, type of skin or model?
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You can always buy a Sika-Mut gift card, so the recipient can choose a favourite themselves.
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or anything else? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
