Cycle News Staff | June 27, 2021
Mechanix Wear and 100% have teamed up to launch two new work gloves: The Original and FastFit.
The gloves feature the 100% logo and tagline: How much effort do you give? The touchscreen-friendly FastFit gloves are made from moisture-wicking material and The Original work gloves include abrasion-resistant material and microfiber palms.
Here is the press release from 100%:
The leading brands’ have teamed up to launch a high-performance work glove collab designed for mechanics that need flexibility, functionality, and protection.
San Diego, CA (June 8, 2021) – 100%®, has teamed up with Mechanix Wear, to release an exclusive collection, consisting of two popular work gloves, The Original® and FastFit®. Mechanix Wear, the leader in hand protection, and 100%, a premium sports protection brand, joined forces to collaborate on the most advanced gloves for working hands.
The collaboration combines the best garage gloves with the featured 100% extended logo and signature colors. A special print on the palm of the gloves is taken from the original 100% tagline, “How Much Effort Do You Give?” 100% continues to inspire a whole new generation of athletes asking this same question.
“We created 100% to make the most advanced performance eyewear, technical apparel and sports protection for the most demanding athletes on the earth,” said 100% co-founder and CEO Ludo Boinnard. “We’re excited to partner with a like-minded brand that takes this same approach to building the most advanced gloves for working hands.”
“Mechanix Wear and 100% have a deep connection and storied past in the world of motocross,” said Michael Hale, CEO of Mechanix Wear. “Both brands are driven by passion and an unwavering commitment to protect riders and mechanics on and off the racetrack. Mechanix Wear is proud to collaborate with 100% by offering our proven glove technology and industry leading protection to one of motocross’s premier brands.”
The 100% and Mechanix Wear Collection consists of two styles; The Original® (MSRP $20) and FastFit® (MSRP $15) and each is available in five sizes.
FastFit®
The next generation of FastFit® work gloves are here. Take control with high-dexterity 0.6mm synthetic leather and stay connected with touchscreen technology in the palm of your hands. The FastFit delivers an unmatched fit with TrekDry™ evaporative cooling to keep your hands cool and comfortable.
The Original®
Stop throwing away perfectly good gloves due to worn out fingertips. We covered the fingers of The Original® glove with ultra-grip, High Abrasion Resistant (HAR™) material. HAR™ provides 60% more coverage to high wear areas, greatly reducing fingertip and seam failure for longevity. Form-fitting stretch Spandex and a durable microfiber palm provide a second-skin fit with exceptional dexterity for jobs big and small.
The gloves will be available at 100% authorized global moto and bike distribution network, Mechanix Wear Global Distribution Network, 100percent.com, mechanix.com, and 100percent.eu.