Description
Shearling mittens
A simple and classic mitten in shearling that can be used by everyone.
Shearling mittens keep your hands warm when it is cold and are a good alternative to sealskin mittens.
A little practical information about our shearling mittens:
Colour:
dyed in a beautiful light brown colour – (see photo)
Size:
The shearling mittens are available in 4 sizes:
- Small – corresponds to size 7
- Medium – corresponds to size 7.5
- Large – corresponds to size 8
- X-large – corresponds to size 8.5
How to find your glove size:
Measure the circumference of your hand (under the knuckles and over the thumb)
If the result is between:
- 17 – 18 cm = choose size small
- 18 – 19 cm = choose size medium
- 19 – 20 cm = choose size large
- 20 – 21 cm = choose size X-large
If you are on the fence between 2 sizes, you should choose the smaller size.
Skin is a soft material and it stretches with use and moulds to fit your hand.
Lining:
our shearling mittens are lined with light, delicious, warm shearling, which lies softly around your fingers and hand.
Mitten tip:
Fold the edge around the mitten and you get a nice light fur trim, which gives a fine contrast to the mitten.
You can also adjust how warm the mitten should be by folding the edge down.
If the mitten edge covers your wrist you get a warmer mitten
If the mitten edge is folded down you get a smarter mitten.
Suggestion for your wish list:
You can add the shearling mittens to your wish list.
Tell your friends and family what you want, and that they can get gift cards at Sika-mut, so you can choose what you want 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.
Sizes and Measurements
Size & Measurements for gloves and mittens in shearling.
It is important to us that you get exactly the right size the first time. Our shearling mittens are, as a starting point normal in size – so choose the size you normally use.
3 good things to remember when you choose:
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Shearling stretches: Shearling is a soft natural material that quickly moulds to your hand. If the mitten feels a little tight at first, it will expand and adapt perfectly.
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Are you between two sizes? Then we recommend that you choose the smaller size, as the skin stretches with use.
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Handmade uniqueness: As all our products are 100% handmade, small millimetre deviations in the measurements may occur.
How to find your glove size:
Measure the circumference of your hand with a tape measure (under the knuckles and over the thumb):
| Hand circumference |
Size |
Corresponds to glove size:. |
| 17 – 18 cm |
Small |
Size 7 |
| 18 – 19 cm |
Medium |
Size 7.5 |
| 19 – 20 cm |
Large |
Size 8 |
| 20 – 21 cm |
X-Large |
Size 8.5 |
Do you have questions about the measurements, the delivery or something completely different? You are always welcome to contact us – we are ready to help you.
Care of shearling
Daily use and care:
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Give it peace and air: Shearling benefits greatly from being aired out – preferably in slightly damp weather (but not in pouring rain). The fresh weather cleans the wool naturally.
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Protect the leather side: Before you use your shearling product for the first time, we recommend giving the leather side a mild waterproofing spray intended for leather/suede.
When accidents happen – Cleaning
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Dry stains: If you have got dust or dry dirt on the leather side, it can often be gently brushed off with a soft leather or suede brush.
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Spilled liquid: Dab immediately with a dry, absorbent cloth (avoid rubbing the dirt into the leather). If necessary, you can wipe lightly with a slightly dampened cloth with clean, lukewarm water.
NOTE:
Contact your local dry cleaner in case of bigger accidents. They can advise and help you with the best skin cleaning.
What you should avoid
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Avoid soaking: Shearling tolerates a light drip, but should not be soaked.
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No artificial drying: Always let shearling dry slowly in a ventilated room. Tumble dryers, radiators and direct sunlight are absolutely forbidden.
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Go easy on detergents: Never use ordinary washing powder or washing-up liquid.
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 shearling - what you didn't know you needed to know
Do you want to know the story behind the material shearling?
We have gathered a number of fun facts, historical eureka moments and secrets about shearling, which make your new purchase even more special.
History, Nature & Craft
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A genuine 2-in-1 from nature: Shearling is not composed of two different layers that are sewn or glued together. The leather and the soft wool are one and the same piece of natural material – with the hard-wearing leather side outwards and the warm wool inwards.
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From food culture to luxury: Just as with our other materials, shearling is a direct by-product of food production. By using the skin from the animal we ensure that nothing goes to waste, but is instead transformed into beautiful and durable craft.
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Favourite of historic air heroes: During the First and Second World Wars, fighter pilots wore heavy shearling jackets. In the uninsulated aircraft kilometres up, shearling was the only material that could keep the pilots warm in the extremely biting cold.
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Built-in “patina guarantee”: Shearling is a living material that only becomes more beautiful with time. The more you use it, the more character, softness and personal soul the leather side gets.
Performance & Unique properties
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Nature’s own air conditioning: Shearling has a fantastic ability to regulate temperature. The dense wool inside insulates against biting cold, while at the same time letting the skin breathe, so you neither become damp nor overheated.
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Self-cleaning with lanolin: The wool fibres on the inside naturally contain the fat lanolin. Lanolin makes the wool naturally repellent to dirt, dust and bacteria – which is why shearling rarely needs a proper wash.
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Revives in damp air: If the wool or leather feels a little flat after long use, simply hang the shearling out in damp weather (e.g. in the morning under a lean-to roof). The moisture in the air makes the wool fibres elastic again and brings the fullness back to life.
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Naturally resistant to wind: The leather side works as an effective, natural wind shield, while the wool side captures body heat. That makes shearling products unsurpassed for the changeable Nordic weather.
Comfort & Sensitive skin
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Wonderful softness against the skin: The natural crimp in the shearling wool creates tiny air cushions against the skin, which distribute pressure and warmth evenly. That gives an incomparable, soft comfort.
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Absorbs moisture without feeling wet: Shearling can absorb up to 30% of its own weight in moisture without feeling wet or cold to the touch at all.
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Timeless durability: Shearling is one of the most hard-wearing natural materials there is. If you just take a little care of it, you have a product that lasts for decades – and that can easily be passed down.
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.
