Chamois | Women's Ski Mitten – White

‘No more cold hands, ever’. An ambitious aim and one that informs the design of the Cornelia James possum lined ski mitten. Why a mitten? Mittens are warmer than gloves because your fingers are cosily moshed up together in the same space and there is less external surface area allowing naturally generated warmth to escape. Leather on the outside, full possum fur lining on the inside and breathable, waterproof membrane in the middle - you'll wonder how you managed without.

Wrist Length. This is a 3 inch glove. This is measured from where the thumb seam meets the wrist, to the opening of the glove.

The Cornelia James possum lined ski mitten promises ‘No more cold hands, ever’. In a mitten your fingers are cosily moshed up together  and there is less external surface area allowing naturally generated warmth to escape.

The possum comes from New Zealand where it is regarded as a pest which is steadily munching its way through the available flora. The fur of the possum is composed of very fine, hollow strands, trapping air and providing excellent insulation, an attribute shared with the polar bear. Polar bears don’t feel the cold and nor, in our possum lined mittens, will your hands.

In between the possum and the leather outer shell is a P355 membrane and the leather outer itself is made from Pittard’s own WR100x. WR100Xis part of the tanning process - the benefits are permanent - not just coated on - making the gloves extremely water resistant without impairing their natural breathability.

There’s something deeply grounded about a glove that combines the structured strength of leather with the wild softness of possum fur. Together, they create a contrast that works — firm on the outside, warm and yielding within. This isn’t a combination that craves frequent attention, but one that values balance: keep the exterior calm, and let the interior breathe.

It’s a glove made to last — and to be left alone, most of the time.

Let It Balance

The leather exterior prefers to be untouched. Avoid creams, oils or water. A soft brush of talcum powder can ease away minor scuffs. As for the possum lining, give it space. If it ever becomes damp, allow the glove to air dry slowly, reshaped and flat — never twisted, never rushed.

Care Method

Apply talcum powder gently to the leather surface and let sit for 48 hours before brushing away. If gloves become damp inside or out, blot carefully and lay flat to air dry, away from heat or sun. Avoid compression when storing.

When Texture and Shape Need Support

For gloves that have lost their structure or whose lining feels compacted, a leather and fur care specialist can clean and revive both layers without compromising their character.