Description:
Step up when cool water turns cold. The NRS Catalyst Gloves (NRS item 25037.01) use flexible 2 mm Extend neoprene and taped seams to hold in warmth, with a soft-seam design that keeps hands comfortable all day. They are a good fit for rescue swimmers, boat crews and cold-season paddlers who need warmth and dexterity together. See more water rescue gloves.
Features
- 2 mm Extend neoprene: 30% more stretch than other neoprenes, per NRS, for flexibility and dexterity.
- Soft-seam design: removes pressure points inside the glove.
- Taped seams: 100% waterproof up to the cuff.
- Silicone palm grip: solid control on paddles and oars.
- Stretchy slip-on cuff: easy on and off.
- Wrist pairing snaps: keep the gloves together.
Specifications
- Material: 2 mm neoprene with 4-way stretch PowerSpan outer layer
- Palm: silicone palm pattern
- Seams: glued and blind-stitched, taped
- Wrist: fitted cuffs
- Conditions: insulating, cold; waterproof
- Weight: 4 oz
- Gender sizing: unisex
Sizes & options
Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL. Measurements in the chart are in inches; compare your hand to the width and length for each size. The size listed as XXL on the chart is our 2XL option.
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 3" | 6 1/2" |
| S | 3 1/4" | 7" |
| M | 3 1/2" | 7 1/2" |
| L | 3 3/4" | 7 3/4" |
| XL | 4" | 8" |
| XXL | 4 1/2" | 8 1/2" |
Questions about the NRS Catalyst Gloves
How do I choose a glove size?
Use the chart: each size lists a hand width and length in inches. A Medium, for example, is 3 1/2 inches wide by 7 1/2 inches long. This glove comes in XS through 2XL (the chart's XXL). Between sizes or need help? Contact us.
Are the Catalyst Gloves waterproof?
Yes. The seams are taped for 100% waterproofness up to the cuff.
How warm are they?
NRS rates them for cold conditions, using 2 mm Extend neoprene with taped seams to hold in warmth.
Will I keep dexterity in them?
Yes. Extend neoprene stretches 30% more than other neoprenes, according to NRS, and the soft-seam design removes pressure points.
Is the NRS Catalyst Gloves flame resistant?
No. It is water rescue and paddling gear. It is not flame resistant, is not structural firefighting PPE and is not NFPA 1971 certified, so keep it away from fire and high heat.
Where can I buy the NRS Catalyst Gloves?
Right here. The Public Safety Store is an authorized NRS dealer. Outfitting a rescue team or need help with sizing? Contact us. Every order is covered by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
