MacWet Gloves: FAQs & Buying Guide

About MacWet Gloves

What makes MacWet gloves so special?

MacWet gloves are designed to deliver outstanding grip, feel and control in wet or humid conditions.

The palm uses Aquatec®, a specialist fabric that helps manage moisture while maintaining a grippy, secure hold on equipment.

Combined with a close second-skin fit, MacWet gloves allow excellent sensitivity and dexterity while giving you confidence in rain, humidity or sweaty conditions.

That’s why they’re widely used across many sports and outdoor activities including equestrian, shooting, fishing, tennis, padel and photography, just to name just a few. 

Shooting Gloves

What are the best gloves for shooting?

MacWet gloves are worn for various different shooting disciplines, with most shooters preferring the long cuff climatec.

Are MacWet gloves suitable for shooting in wet weather?

Absolutely, as they provide excellent grip in wet conditions while allowing trigger sensitivity due to the close fit.

Can you maintain trigger sensitivity with MacWet gloves?

Yes, some shooters say they hardly notice the gloves are on and wouldn’t shoot without them. The material and close fit provide trigger sensitivity and dexterity.

Are MacWet gloves better than leather shooting gloves?

Yes, as they provide grip in wet or humid conditions and better trigger sensitivity.

Horse riding Gloves

What are the best gloves for horse riding?

MacWet gloves are worn for various different riding disciplines, with most riders preferringshort or long cuff mesh.

Are MacWet gloves suitable for equestrian use?

Absolutely, as they provide excellent grip in wet or humid conditions while allowing the rider to maintain feel with the horse due to the material and close fit.

Do riding gloves need grip in wet conditions?

Many riders feel that MacWet gloves enhance safety and performance because they enable grip on the reins in wet or muddy conditions.

What’s better: leather or synthetic riding gloves?

Most synthetic gloves provide better dexterity, MacWet gloves go one better with the Aquatec palm fabric providing great grip and the glove wicking moisture away.

Are MacWet gloves suitable for winter riding?

Yes, especially the Climatec range which provide more warmth and are designed for colder weather while still providing close fit, grip and dexterity.

Wet weather performance

Are MacWet gloves good in the rain?

Yes. MacWet gloves are designed to perform well in wet conditions.

The Aquatec® palm fabric helps manage moisture while maintaining a secure, grippy hold on equipment, making them ideal wet weather gloves for many sports. MacWet gloves provide outstanding grip in the wet, giving you superior control in any sport or activity.  That makes them especially useful when you need added safety and reliable control of a club, reins, rod or other equipment in damp weather.

Fit and sizing

How should MacWet gloves fit?

MacWet gloves are designed to feel close and precise, with a second-skin fit that supports grip and sensitivity. With the correct fit, you’ll forget you have them on. They should feel snug rather than loose, without restricting movement.

Weather and seasonal use 

Why would I wear gloves in warm or summer weather?

In warm weather, your hands can sweat, which can make it harder to maintain a secure grip.

MacWet gloves help wick moisture away from the hands, improving grip when it matters most, whether you’re holding golf clubs, reins, camera equipment or sports gear.

For warmer conditions we recommend MacWet Mesh gloves, which combine breathable mesh backs with the same Aquatec® palm for reliable grip in heat and humidity.

Care and maintenance 

Are MacWet gloves machine washable?

MacWet gloves are machine-washable. Wash them at up to 40°C with a mild detergent on a gentle cycle, then reshape them while damp and leave them to dry naturally.

Orders and returns

How much do MacWet gloves cost?

Prices are shown on each product page, where you can also see the latest availability, colours and sizing for your chosen MacWet gloves.