Will the oversized conductive ribs trigger through thick Gore-Tex mittens?

Yes. The 5 ribs are sewn from wide copper-nickel conductive fabric with a raised profile so capacitive coupling still works through thick mitten liners. Set glove mode to oversized ribs and the settings to high in the mode.

Can I answer a call without taking my glove off?

Hold Pad 3 through your mitten to answer and end calls. The 8×32 LED matrix scrolls the caller ID and flashes a green edge ring when answered so you never have to unzip a jacket to check.

What happens if the sleeve gets snow or slush on it?

Unsnap and slide the removable BLE controller out of the inner pocket, rinse the matte-black compression fabric in cold water to clear road salt, and hang it dry — never machine wash or tumble dry the electronics core.

Use Case #21 · Cluster D · Outdoor Sports & Adventure · All 50 Modes

Ski Chairlift Gloved Media & Group Comms Cuff

Oversized sewn conductive-fabric ribs on the 5 pads let thick Gore-Tex mittens skip tracks, answer calls, or check altitude and temp on the 8×32 RGB LED cuff — no unzipping a jacket or pulling a glove off on a freezing chairlift. $199 finished sleeve.

Works through mittens: A mitten palm, ski-pole grip, or elbow bump skips tracks and answers calls — no glove off at −12 °C.
Eyes stay on the slope: Track, caller ID, altitude, and temperature scroll on your outer forearm, readable under goggles.
Pre-loaded & customizable: Ships as one of 50 built-in modes; remap any pad for media or group comms in the Sleeve Studio app.

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▶ See the 8×32 Forearm Display in Action

Watch the 8×32 RGB LED matrix and 5 conductive-fabric touch pads running cycling, running, navigation and commute modes on the forearm sleeve. Concept render · simulated 8×32 display · first production run of 500 units.

Why Touchscreens Fail Through Gore-Tex Mittens

No frostbite risk: Never strip a glove on a chairlift to change a song — the oversized sewn ribs trigger straight through Gore-Tex.
Media and comms, one cuff: Skip, pause, answer/end, altitude/temp, and a buddy ping, all without unzipping your jacket.
Winter-proof fabric: Slide the sealed pod out and cold-rinse the compression sleeve to clear road salt and slush.

What Each Forearm Pad Does (Pads 1–5)

Pad 1 (Elbow)Single tap — Media play / pause · LED cue: Matrix flashes two bars → pause glyph in cyan

Pad 2 (Upper Mid)Double tap — Skip track forward · LED cue: Track title scrolls; chevron >> pulses twice

Pad 3 (Center)Press & hold — Answer / end incoming call · LED cue: Call ID scrolls; edge ring glows green → red

Pad 4 (Lower Mid)Single tap — Toggle altitude ↔ temperature readout · LED cue: Scrolls "ALT 2,410M · TEMP -12C" in one pass

Pad 5 (Wrist)Swipe — Cycle group-comms preset (buddy ping) · LED cue: Scrolls "BUDDY PING SENT" in lime

Customize in 30 seconds: Pick this mode in the Sleeve Studio app, type or speak new words, colors, or pad actions, and tap Send over Bluetooth — no code.

Connected feature: Media and photo controls are a connected feature: they rely on a compatible paired host device and its supported media shortcuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the oversized conductive ribs trigger through thick Gore-Tex mittens?: Yes. The 5 ribs are sewn from wide copper-nickel conductive fabric with a raised profile so capacitive coupling still works through thick mitten liners. Set glove mode to oversized ribs and the settings to high in the mode.
Can I answer a call without taking my glove off?: Hold Pad 3 through your mitten to answer and end calls. The 8×32 LED matrix scrolls the caller ID and flashes a green edge ring when answered so you never have to unzip a jacket to check.
What happens if the sleeve gets snow or slush on it?: Unsnap and slide the removable BLE controller out of the inner pocket, rinse the matte-black compression fabric in cold water to clear road salt, and hang it dry — never machine wash or tumble dry the electronics core.

Run This Mode on Your Forearm — Reserve Batch 01 ($199)

Complete hardware + 50 modes ($199): 8×32 RGB LED matrix (256 pixels), 5 sewn conductive-fabric touch pads, and a 5-second slide-out washable electronics pod.
Sleeve Studio app ships first: Personalize all 50 modes in plain words before your sleeve arrives (small monthly subscription; zero code).
Zero-risk preorder: First run of 500 units (~30 days to production), free US shipping, 100% refund anytime before shipping + 90-day money-back guarantee.

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STEP 1Watch the sleeve in action Five soft touch pads, an 8×32 RGB LED display, Bluetooth, and a removable electronics pod for gentle washing. See the hardware → STEP 2See how the app customizes any mode Pick from 50 pre-built modes or type a new one in plain words. The Sleeve Studio app ships before your hardware. See Sleeve Studio → STEP 3Preorder the Sleeve — $199 First run of 500. ~30 days to production. Free US shipping. Full refund anytime before it ships. Order now →

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