Snow Sleeves- A modern invention story

Hi there!  I’m Amy, a mother of three kids in Northern Wisconsin.  My love of the outdoors, adventuring as a family, and sewing led me to create a handy wrist gaiter that fits easily over gloves and jacket sleeves to keep the snow and cold off sensitive wrists, and keeps gloves on even the littlest hands.

Snow Sleeves® Wrist Gaiters first started in 2012 when I simply cut thumb holes into the tops of socks.  Over the years, as I played outside with more kids and my sewing skills increased, I began experimenting with different types of fabrics and the overall design.  I didn't even intend to sell them at first - it wasn't until our daycare and other parents we knew kept asking me for pairs.  

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In 2018, I launched Snow Sleeves to our wider community, and they’ve made a world of difference in keeping everyone happy and playing longer in the cold.   We even have our preliminary Trademark!

Today, Snow Sleeves® are made from stretchy swimsuit style fabric in a simple construction that just plain works.  Plus, they come in over a dozen fun prints so there’s something for everyone to get excited about wearing. 

They are one size fits all from toddlers to dads- and can be thrown in the wash for easy care.  The no-hassle construction means that there’s no pesky Velcro to get stuck to other things, come apart, or stop working.  And there are no cinches or straps to flap around. 

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Don’t be surprised, parents, if you find yourself stealing them to use as fingerless gloves!

We’d love to hear what you think!

Amy Trimbo, Owner