Description
The ColdWork Base Layer is one of those pieces of gear that quietly earns its spot in your winter kit. Built from a stretchy SoftShell shell with a soft microfleece lining, it hugs the hand close so you keep the finger feel you need for tying knots, loading gear, working a zipper, or running your firearm. The material is treated to be water repellent, so a little snow, drizzle, or wet steel won't soak straight through, and the 94% polyester / 6% spandex blend moves with you instead of fighting you.
What Makes the ColdWork Base Layer Different
The name says it all: this glove is designed to pull double duty. It's thin and low-profile enough to slide underneath a bulkier insulated glove when the temperature really drops, adding a warm layer without the sausage-finger feeling. But it also stands on its own for milder cold, brisk mornings, fall hunts, and everyday chores where a heavyweight glove is overkill. A rollover cuff seals things off at the wrist to keep cold air and drafts from sneaking in.
Grip and Screen Time With the ColdWork
Mechanix laid down their Padlock silicone grip pattern across the palm, so you get real hold on tools, rifles, steering wheels, and anything else that tends to get slick in the cold. The thumb and index fingertips are touchscreen capable, which means you can answer a text, drop a pin, or check the weather without stripping the glove off and freezing your hand. There's also a sewn-in nylon carrier loop so you can clip the pair to a pack, belt, or carabiner when you're not wearing them.
When they get grimy, toss them in the wash. These gloves are machine washable in warm water, so a season of dirt, sweat, and range grit comes right out. For anyone who wants cold-weather coverage without giving up feel, the ColdWork Base Layer in Coyote is a smart, versatile pick.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Mechanix Wear
- Model: ColdWork Base Layer
- Color: Coyote
- Size: Medium
- Manufacturer Part Number: CWKBL-72-009
- UPC: 781513672839
- Shell Material: 94% Polyester, 6% Spandex stretch SoftShell
- Lining: Microfleece
- Palm: Padlock silicone grip pattern
- Touchscreen: Thumb and index finger capable
- Cuff: Rollover cuff with nylon carrier loop
- Water Resistance: Water repellent treatment
- Care: Machine washable, warm water
- Product Type: Gloves
What’s Included
- One pair of Mechanix Wear ColdWork Base Layer gloves (Medium, Coyote)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the ColdWork Base Layer be worn on its own, or only as a liner?
Both. It's designed to pull double duty, working as a standalone glove in milder cold thanks to its water-repellent SoftShell, or slipping underneath a heavier insulated glove as a warm liner layer. That flexibility is a big part of why folks keep a pair around all winter.
Does the touchscreen feature actually work with a phone?
Yes. The thumb and index fingertips have touchscreen-capable patches, so you can tap out a text, check a map, or answer a call without pulling the glove off. Response can vary a little from device to device, so it's worth a quick test with your own phone.
How warm is the ColdWork Base Layer?
Think brisk-to-cold rather than deep-freeze. The thin microfleece lining and stretch SoftShell give you warmth and wind protection while keeping the glove low-profile and dexterous. For seriously cold conditions, wear it as a base layer under a heavier glove to stack up the insulation.
Can I wash these gloves?
You can. The ColdWork Base Layer is machine washable in warm water, which makes it easy to clean out a season of dirt, sweat, and grit. Just follow the care label and let them air dry to protect the water-repellent treatment.





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