Moose.EU Arm Warmers

Moose's speciality is socks although we've been trying their EU arm warmers and it turns out they're good too.

These are synthetic, knitted from a yarn that's 70% ClimaWell, 20% polypropylene, 5% polyamide and 5% elastane. ClimaWell is a polypropylene that contains silver ions to prevent bacteria from reproducing which in turn prevents odours.

I can't say I have a massive problem with arm warmers getting especially smelly during rides and they always come out of the washing machine all fresh and lovely, so I really haven't noticed any difference on this front.

The polypropylene does move sweat away from your skin well and it dries quickly when you're riding along. That's useful although if I start getting very sweaty, I push my arm warmers down or take them off anyway. That's the whole point of arm warmers.

These provide much more warmth than thin Lycra arm warmers and about the same level as a Roubaix pair. Is there any benefit over Roubaix? Hmm, these are stretchier. You can push the ribbed cuffs up to your elbows if you like, and they won't lose their shape when you pull them back down... although if you start to overheat, you'd just take them off, wouldn't you?

I guess that stretchiness makes them slightly easier than normal to get on and off while you're riding, but chances are that you don't struggle with that anyway. So, I'd say these provide a performance that's very similar to that of Roubaix warmers; not better or worse.

I used the size small arm warmers and I don't generally take a size small in anything. They fitted fine, the ribbed section at the top holding them securely in place without feeling tight. The amount of stretch you get here means you'll probably be safe if you err on the side of caution.

Verdict

Stretchy, quick-drying arm warmers that provide about as much insulation as a Roubaix pair