Dachstein Woolwear boiled wool mittens are made from boiled wool in a weave so dense they're almost waterproof and have been used by mountaineers for their incredible warmth even when they're covered with snow and ice. Extreme cold weather gear famous for decades in the Alps is now available to you. Made with "4 strands of wool" instead of 3 so these Dachstein boiled wool mittens are extra warm. And Best of All they are preformed to fit your fingers snugly and give you a better grip if you are skiing or pulling. Dachstein wool mittens or mitts are the best quality organically made boiled wool mittens you can buy!