Auclair
Snowpuff Quilted Nylon Mittens
The Snowpuff Quilted Nylon Mittens by Auclair are cold-weather hand coverings with a water-repellent ripstop nylon shell, PrimaLoft Gold insulation and an Auclair Dry Silver membrane for warmth and weather protection. A fleece lining, textured leather-like palm for grip, elasticized wrist and long ribbed knit cuffs suit skiing, snowshoeing and everyday winter use. The back panel is horizontally quilted for loft, and a fabric loop at the side seam allows clipping the pair together or to gear.
- Material
- Water-repellent ripstop nylon shell; fleece lining; PrimaLoft® Gold insulation; Auclair Dry Silver membrane
- Style
- performance, technical, insulated, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Gloves & Mittens
Color
Specifications
Quilted nylon mittens built for cold-weather warmth with a water-repellent ripstop shell, PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, and Auclair Dry Silver membrane.
Water-repellent ripstop nylon shell, PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, Auclair Dry Silver membrane, fleece lining, textured palms for grip, elastic cuffs.
- Material
- Water-repellent ripstop nylon shell; fleece lining; PrimaLoft® Gold insulation; Auclair Dry Silver membrane
- Style
- performance, technical, insulated, sporty
- Occasion
- everyday, travel
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Gloves & Mittens
Additional Attributes
- quilted construction
- water-repellent ripstop nylon shell
- PrimaLoft® Gold insulation
- Auclair Dry Silver membrane
- fleece lining
- textured palms for optimal grip
- elastic cuffs
- mitten silhouette
- cold-weather insulation
Product Insights
Snowpuff Quilted Nylon Mittens Rated Warmth Level 5/5 for below -15 °C, with PrimaLoft Gold, ThermoPlume and foam. Auclair-Dry Silver membrane is waterproof and windproof, backed by a DWR ripstop shell. Women's-specific sizing runs true to Auclair's hand-length chart. Hand wash, do not bleach, do not iron or press, and hang to dry. Main compromises: short cuff, PU palm rather than leather, hand-wash care and bulk.
Verified claims
- fit_and_sizing
- Women's-specific sizing runs true to Auclair's hand-length chart.
- cuff_design
- Short elasticized acrylic knit cuff tucks under a jacket sleeve rather than over it.
- warmth
- Rated Warmth Level 5/5 for below -15 °C, with PrimaLoft Gold, ThermoPlume and foam.
- weather_protection
- Auclair-Dry Silver membrane is waterproof and windproof, backed by a DWR ripstop shell.
- wet_weather_warmth
- PrimaLoft Gold holds most of its loft when damp, but feels warmest dry.
- shell_material
- DWR-treated 100% nylon ripstop shell is lightweight and durable.
- palm_material
- Textured buffalo-style polyurethane palm gives dependable grip, but is not leather.
- lining
- 100% recycled polyester brushed fleece lining is soft, but can pill over time.
- care
- Hand wash, do not bleach, do not iron or press, and hang to dry.
- membrane_durability
- The waterproof membrane is protected inside the mitt, but punctures reduce performance.
- durability
- Quilted baffles stabilize loft, but PrimaLoft Gold can fatigue under repeated compression.
- breathability
- Best for low- to moderate-intensity winter activities, not high-output sweat fests.
- use_cases
- Versatile everyday winter mitt for cold commutes, lift-served skiing and snowshoeing.
- styling
- Quilted dark charcoal shell, matte black palm and ribbed knit cuff with Auclair wordmark.
- variants
- One colorway, three sizes, all 75 CAD and in stock.
- packability
- Compressible enough as a backup pair, but bulky for a minimalist liner.
- dexterity
- Mitten shape and separate thumb maximize warmth but limit fine dexterity.
- wrist_closure
- Elasticized wrist and side clip loop help seal warmth and keep the pair together.
- sustainability
- Lining uses 100% recycled polyester.
- tradeoffs
- Main compromises: short cuff, PU palm rather than leather, hand-wash care and bulk.
Product record
- Title
- Snowpuff Quilted Nylon Mittens
- Brand
- Auclair
- Price
- 75 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 3 sourcesUses
Everyday warmth for winter errands and casual outings
Designed as an ultra-warm everyday mitt for low- to moderate-intensity winter activities, these mittens pair PrimaLoft Gold insulation with a soft brushed fleece liner for warmth around town or on casual winter walks. The retailer describes them as built to keep hands warm throughout the winter season, with added ThermoPlume and foam on the back of the hand for heat retention.[1]
Staying dry through snowy, wet winter days
These mittens pair a water-repellent ripstop nylon shell with an Auclair Dry Silver membrane, so they're made for activities where hands meet snow and moisture—shoveling the driveway, winter walks, or days on the hill. The retailer also lists them as waterproof, and the DWR-treated shell is described as providing reliable protection from moisture while staying lightweight.[1,2]
A confident grip for everyday winter errands
These quilted mittens feature textured polyurethane palms that the retailer describes as designed for optimal grip — useful for holding onto shopping bags, railings, or the steering wheel on cold days. The palm's buffalo-style texture is marketed for dependable daily wear, though the grip is an intended design feature rather than a tested result.[1,2]
Everyday warmth for low-key winter outings
Designed as an ultra-warm everyday mitt, the Snowpuff is positioned for a wide range of low- to moderate-intensity winter activities, from walking around town to casual outdoor errands. Its textured palm is built for dependable grip and daily wear, and the quilted nylon design with PrimaLoft Gold insulation and a waterproof breathable membrane is described as versatile across different winter uses.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Snowpuff Quilted Nylon Mittens: Choose this if you want an everyday mitten designed to be ultra-warm for a wide range of low- to moderate-intensity winter activities: it combines PrimaLoft Gold insulation with added PrimaLoft ThermoPlume and foam on the back of the hand, a DWR-treated ripstop nylon shell, and an Auclair Dry Silver membrane, and the retailer lists it as waterproof and windproof. A soft brushed fleece liner, textured polyurethane palm intended for grip, and a long acrylic knit cuff support daily winter wear, and it is offered in Black in small, medium, and large. One caveat: the listed warmth level of 5 comes without a defined scale, and sources state the insulation inconsistently (PrimaLoft Gold versus 100 percent polyurethane foam), so treat the warmth rating and exact insulation makeup as unresolved.[1,2] | Manon Plush Trim Suede Gloves: Choose these if you want traditional-style, single-piece suede leather gloves with an ultra-soft plush trim and a warm polyester lining for cold-weather wear or dressing up, available in SMALL in Black or Honey/Camel. Note that customer reviews indicate the sizing runs small and narrow — the medium fits long fingers but feels tight, and some reviewers found the gloves much too small — so measure carefully before choosing.[3] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of dark mittens shown flat: quilted nylon outer shell on the back, textured leather-like palm, and long ribbed knit cuffs with elasticized wrist. A printed brand wordmark appears on the back of one mitten and a small fabric loop/clip is visible on the side.
- Overall shapePair of classic mitten silhouettes with a single compartment for fingers and a separate thumb compartment; mittens are shown laid flat, one on top of the other with the back of one facing up and the palm of the other visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.05 · w 0.88 · h 0.90 (high) - Quilted back panelBack of mitten has horizontal quilted channels filled to create a padded, puffy appearance with smooth nylon fabric surface.
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x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.55 (high) - Printed wordmark“AUCLAIR (wordmark with small triangular logo to left)”
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x 0.11 · y 0.25 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Palm materialPalm and inner thumb panel are made from a textured, leather-like material with visible grain and a matte finish.
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x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.42 · h 0.60 (high) - Thumb constructionSeparate thumb panel shaped and sewn to the main mitten body with visible seam; outer thumb uses the smooth nylon and inner thumb uses the textured palm material.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.26 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Wrist elasticElasticized gathering at the base of the mitten where the shell meets the cuff to create a cinched wrist.
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x 0.18 · y 0.53 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high) - Knit cuffLong ribbed knit cuff extending from the wrist, folded at the end and appearing dense and slightly fuzzy.
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x 0.12 · y 0.65 · w 0.70 · h 0.28 (high) - Side clip loopSmall rectangular fabric loop or clip attached to the outer side seam near the wrist on at least one mitten.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.52 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with even lighting and soft shadowing; image is cropped closely around the mittens and oriented vertically.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with diffuse, even lighting and soft shadowing beneath the mittens.
- Shot compositionVertical top-down product shot showing both mittens centered in frame; no props or models present.
Colors
dark charcoal· quilted shell (back)matte black· palm and inner thumbdeep black knit· knit cuff- Overall shapePair of classic mitten silhouettes with a single compartment for fingers and a separate thumb compartment; mittens are shown laid flat, one on top of the other with the back of one facing up and the palm of the other visible.