Coding Collection - Typing Gloves
Refiber Designs originally designed their typing gloves with coding in mind. At the time, my husband was a software engineer struggling with repetitive strain injury from long hours of coding at the computer. With some research, he found out that keeping his hands warm was a significant aspect to his hand health.
The Everyday Struggles of Raynaud’s during the Summer
While the warm summer weather is welcomed by those with Raynaud’s…
…there are some everyday struggles that others might take for granted or find surprising.
Typing Gloves to Match your Desk Setup
Refiber Designs partnered with Kinetic Labs to make some fun and comfy typing gloves that match their keycaps and desk mats! There are 4 variations: Whale, Seal, Code and Octopus.
Python Coding Gloves - New Release
We recently released a new typing glove with a python code design. While we’ve had our JavaScript coding gloves for a long time, we’ve finally created another glove with one of the most popular coding languages.
Repetitive Strain Injury, Cold Hands & Fingerless Gloves
There are a lot of articles out there that talk about ergonomics and repetitive strain injury (RSI) from working at the computer. I won’t regurgitate all of that information here when you can read more first-hand accounts in other places. The main point I will focus on in this article is that cold hands can be a warning sign of RSI and a variety of research papers that have relevant studies related to this topic. If you are having discomfort in your hands throughout your day, stop and observe whether or not your hands feel cold. If so, a step toward remedying this, like wearing fingerless gloves from Refiber Designs, may be one of the simplest things to do to actively help your hand/wrist discomfort.
Unique Company Swag Idea — Thoughtful Holiday Corporate Gift
What’s a great company swag gift idea that hasn’t already been overdone? All of your employees already have enough company shirts, company sweatshirts, company jackets, company hats, company water bottles, and company backpacks. What can we do that is unique and different?
WFH Self-care & Ergonomics: improving your day-to-day experience
Let’s be practical here.
Self-reflect —consider the most direct things you can do that would significantly improve your happiness during your work day at home.
Managing Raynaud's with our Hand Warmers
Getting cold hands and feet easily is often chalked up to bad circulation. In many cases it may be Raynaud's phenomenon which is a disorder that causes decreased blood flow in the small blood vessels of the extremities.
5 Easy Tips, Learn about Ergonomics from a Professional
Pricelda Cid is an awesome Occupational Therapist who specializes in the field of ergonomics. I’m lucky to have her professional input in my products at Refiber Designs. Being proactive about ergonomics is more important than ever in an era where daily computer use is unceasingly expanding in our work and personal lives. Read on for a pragmatic introduction to ergonomics and useful tips from a professional.
Typing Gloves Warmth/Lining Options
This article digs into the details of our main lining types for our typing gloves.
A Simple Change to Consider for Hand/Wrist Ergonomics
While we all know there is no simple solution that will fix everything with your hand ergonomics at work, I’d like to share one of the simplest things you can do that might not have even occurred to you.
5 Ways to Make More Sustainable Fabric Choices
Sustainability is all about trade-offs —is taking one action an improvement from what you would have otherwise done?
The Why and How of Stretch Fabrics
It is common to associate stretch fabric with spandex, however the story of what makes fabric stretchy is a bit more complex.