This article discusses the features of Mechanix Fast Fit gloves, provides instructions on how to correctly select the required size, and also contains tips on how to distinguish original products from low-quality fakes.

 

Main tactical gloves users are the military, law enforcement officers, hunters, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.

Representatives of each group may have different requirements for the functionality of such products. So the answer to the question which gloves to choose, depends on the intended conditions of their use.

Mechanix Wear produces three main series of tactical gloves.

  • M-Pact — designed to work in shock loads. Protect hands with thermoplastic rubber (TPR) pads that absorb blunt impacts and comply with EN 13594. Also feature D3O® padding on the palm to dissipate the energy of hard impacts and reduce hand fatigue throughout the day.

  • Original — provide a definite level of protection against cuts, punctures and light impacts, breathable and light, mostly suitable for work requiring fine motor skills. The upper is made from the TrekDry® which is the company's patented breathable material, the palm is made of artificial leather with 0.8 mm thick.

  • FastFit is the most budget series from Mechanix, but it is very much appreciated by shooters. Similar to the Original series with some simplifications, for example, thinner leather is used for the palm which thickness is 0.6 mm. This gives the gloves a snug fit, flexibility and ease of donning and doffing.

 

Below we will analyze in more detail the capabilities of the FastFit series gloves.

 

Mechanix Fast Fit gloves: features and scope

The FastFit series gloves are the most budget-friendly in the Mechanix tactical line — as of May 2023, their price on the official website is $19.

The series is primarily designed for shooters and people that maintain fine motor skills while wearing gloves is critical. The necessary properties are provided by the materials used and the cutting technology — the gloves have a combined structure:

  • for the palm, artificial leather 0.6 mm thick, consisting of 52.5% polyurethane and 47.5% nylon, is used; this material allows you to work with touch screens without removing gloves;

  • the back side is made of the TrekDry patented material containing 94.5% polyester, 5.5% spandex, and covered with a thin layer of flexible polyurethane; fabric provides good ventilation and is suitable for three-season use;

  • two-piece anatomical palm design eliminates chaffing to eliminate loss of sensation and dexterity in this zone, the material does not bend, which provides increased reliability and wear resistance;

  • tapered fingertip design enhances strength and durability

  • wide and moderately elastic cuffs without Velcro fasteners allow you to put on and take off gloves very quickly and conveniently;

  • gloves are equipped with loops under the wrist for attaching to personal equipment with a carabiner.

 

Application features

These design characteristics allow owners of Mechanix Fast Fit to easily work with small elements of different shapes and stiffness, for example:

  • work with firearms — many shooters refuse to work with gloves or use fingerless models, exposing themselves to the risk of injury — but with Fast Fit gloves, you no longer have to choose between protection and maintaining good tactility;

  • use folding knives and multi-tools;

  • press buttons on night vision devices, thermal imagers and other devices;

  • replace gun magazines, even during rainfall, use a flask, etc.;

  • find the necessary attached equipment by touch in the dark;

  • use photo equipment, manage drones through mobile devices, etc.

 

The lineup

Currently, the Fast Fit series includes several varieties of gloves, among which each user will find suitable for the tasks.

  1. Classic models in different colors: Multicam, Woodland, Coyote, Cryptek Highlander, Cryptek Typhon, Black, Grey.

  2. Mechanix Women's Fastfit  gloves in black.

  3. Mechanix Leather FastFit DuraHide, for which genuine leather is used instead of artificial. DuraHide porous leather palm, additionally treated for water resistance, provides greater wear resistance and durability compared to classic models.

  4. Mechanix Coldwork Winter gloves. There is fleece insulation inside. Outside, in the area of ​​​​the bones, they are equipped with a reinforcing pad made of ripstop nylon. On the outside of the thumb, there is a small area made of a microfibre type material suitable for wiping fogged glasses or optics. Gloves are designed for a warm winter. They provide protection from wind and precipitation, as well as a certain degree of protection against cuts and light impacts.

Mechanix Fastfit Multicam

Mechanix Leather FastFit

Mechanix Coldwork FastFit

 

Mechanix Gloves: how to choose size

One of the most frequently asked questions from customers after choosing a model tactical gloves — how to determine required size? The Mechanix Wear website has detailed instructions, an extract from which is given below.

 

  1. Measure the length of your middle finger and the width of your palm as shown.

Scheme for measuring the size of the palm to determine the size of Mechanix gloves

 

  1. Based on the measurement results, find the appropriate size in the table.

 

Mechanix glove sizes depending on palm measurements

Size

Male models

Female models

Finger length, in

Palm width, in

Finger length, in

Palm width, in

XXX-Small

3 ⅞ – 4 ¼ 

< 2

    

XX-Small

4 ¼ – 4 ½ 

2 – 2 ¼ 

    

X-Small

4 ½ – 4 ⅞ 

2 ¼ – 2 ½ 

    

Small

4 ⅞ – 5 ⅛ 

2 ½ – 3 

3 ⅞ – 4 ⅛ 

2 ⅛ – 2 ½ 

Medium

5 ⅛ – 5 ⅜ 

3 – 3 ⅜ 

4 ⅛ – 4 ⅜ 

2 ½ – 3 

Large

5 ⅜ – 5 ¾ 

3 ⅜ – 3 ⅞ 

4 ⅜ – 4 ½ 

3 – 3 ⅜ 

X-Large

5 ¾ – 6 

3 ⅞ – 4 ⅜ 

    

XX-Large

6 – 6 ¼ 

4 ⅜ – 4 ¾ 

    

XXX-Large

6 ¼ – 6 ½ 

4 ¾ – 5 ⅜ 

    

 

Attention! When your measurements are on the border of the sizes defined in the table, it is recommended to choose a smaller size so that the gloves fit snugly on the hand and provide the required functions.

 

Online order: how to spot a fake

Let's start with the bad news. If an unscrupulous seller tries to sell a Chinese replica instead of the original Mechanix gloves, then you will know about it only when you receive the goods. We recommend ordering products from trusted stores. Otherwise, do not make a prepayment and check the quality of gloves immediately upon receipt. Real Mechanics:

  • made of quality materials;

  • do not have rough seams and protruding threads;

  • fit snugly on the arm if you choose the right size (see previous section);

  • have a fairly large informative label;

  • work with touch screens — this is one of the most noticeable differences that is easy to check — it is impossible to use gadgets in fakes.

Large informative label on real Mechanix gloves

 

Now let's look at some statements that are NOT necessarily indicative of a fake.

  1. Gloves are cheaper than on the official website. Undoubtedly, this can serve as the first filter for rejecting low-quality replicas: the price, which is several times lower than stated on the Mechanix official website, indicates the sale of fakes. However, keep in mind: if the seller intentionally tries to deceive customers, then he can set the price adequate to the original products.

At the same time, real products may cost a little less than on the official website. The key words here are «a little less». How is this possible? Firstly, the retail price is on the official website, and stores buy goods at wholesale prices. Secondly, promotions and sales are possible. For example, the Punisher store sometimes has a sale of last season's leftovers, where you can find Mechanix gloves (and not only them) at a very nice price.

  1. The appearance of the purchased gloves differs from the photo of this model on the official website. This also does not always indicate a fake. The fact is that Mechanix Wear is constantly updating the design of its products. Gloves made, for example, in 2020 may have some design differences from similar gloves made in 2023. If in doubt, check if the touch phone works with your gloves on.

  2. The label says "Made in China". No, this is again not a 100% sign of a fake. The main office of the company is located in the USA, but the production facilities, like most well-known corporations, are located in Asian countries. This allows you to reduce the cost of production and the final price of goods. Most often, the following countries of production are indicated on the original Mechanics products: Philippines, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia.

  3. Real Mechanix will last a long time. No, the lifetime of even the most expensive gloves depends on the intensity and conditions of use. And the Fast Fit model was not originally designed to work in conditions of high loads. Therefore, it is not recommended to build dugouts in such gloves or engage in other hard work.

 

Mechanix Tactical gloves: find suitable

When working with sniper, assault and short-barreled weapons, maximum finger sensitivity is required. That is why some pros prefer to work with their bare hands, despite the minor damage to the skin that is inevitable with such manipulations.

For those times when you need to combine maximum sensitivity with hand protection, Mechanix has developed the Fast Fit glove series. They are suitable for working with firearms and edged weapons, devices controlled by small buttons, as well as with touchscreen gadgets in the field.

The material of the gloves protects against wind, cuts and light impacts, and has good breathability, which is especially important during the summer heat. Gloves are easy to put on and take off and fit the hand like a second skin.

The Fast Fit tactical glove series contains various models, among which users will find suitable for their tasks.