Those who have already reached the slopes these past weeks know it well: the 2025–2026 winter season has proven, across the Alps, to be one of the most generous for snowfall in recent years. Conditions at mid and high altitude are excellent, and all indications suggest the snow cover will hold through Easter — a rare opportunity well worth seizing, whether you are already on your ski holiday or still planning your departure.
A season like this deserves to be experienced with the same care one puts into choosing it. You select the resort, weigh the ski area, pick the right moment. And yet it is often the equipment that makes the true difference between a pleasant week and one you will remember for years. Within that equipment, the hands are everything: they hold the poles, manage the lifts, bear the cold. That is precisely where we began when we crafted our Art. 996/O ski gloves.
A Pair of Ski Gloves You Won't Forget
The Art. 996/O are high-end unisex ski gloves, made entirely in Italy using some of the finest materials available on the market. Their construction follows a precise philosophy: to deliver the highest level of technical protection without sacrificing the understated elegance that defines Restelli’s craft.
Gloves you will wear with pleasure, that improve with use, and that you will recognise immediately by touch.
Deerskin: Natural Protection, Long-Lasting Comfort
The outer shell of the gloves is crafted in water-resistant deerskin. This is a technical choice before an aesthetic one: deerskin ranks among the most resilient and adaptive leathers available in quality glovery. It offers a natural softness that deepens with time, gradually conforming to the shape of the hand, combined with a mechanical resistance that holds up effortlessly to the demands of skiing. The water-resistant treatment provides reliable protection against snow and moisture, while preserving the tactile sensitivity needed for a confident grip on poles and equipment.
Opossum Lining: Warmth That Never Compromises Feel
Inside, the hand is welcomed by a full opossum fur lining. Opossum is an exceptional natural fibre, prized for its ability to provide consistent thermal insulation even on the coldest days, maintaining a balanced inner microclimate without adding bulk to the glove. The result is superior thermal protection that does not compromise palm sensitivity — a balance that is difficult to achieve, and one the Art. 996/O delivers with complete success.
The Details That Make the Difference
Restelli’s artisan craftsmanship is evident in every construction choice of the Art. 996/O. The close-knit elasticated wristprovides a secure seal that keeps cold air out and fits neatly over a ski jacket.
The side zip with logoed pull is a seemingly simple detail that frequent skiers quickly learn to appreciate: it makes putting on and taking off the gloves effortless even in freezing temperatures. Every seam is executed with the precision one expects from a workshop steeped in tradition, where quality is not a goal but a given.
The Jeans Colour: Versatility with Character
The Jeans colourway of the Art. 996/O presents a mid-blue tone that draws on denim in its most contemporary expression. It is a chromatic choice that moves naturally between technical on-piste clothing and the more relaxed register of après-ski, with no effort and no compromise.
The deerskin in this shade expresses its full quality: the colour carries a luminous depth and a refined visual presence that only the finest natural materials can deliver.
