What is G-Foam™ padding and how does it protect the palm?

G-Foam™ is RDX's gym-specific foam padding used in the palm area of training gloves. It provides a cushioning layer between the bar surface and the hand, reducing the friction and pressure that causes calluses and skin tearing during repeated grip exercises. Combined with the anti-slip silicone palm design, G-Foam™ delivers both protection and grip stability — the two most important requirements for a high-repetition lifting session.

Are these gloves machine washable?

Yes — the pure cotton towel construction is machine washable. Wash cold on a gentle cycle and hang or lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry on high heat, as this can shrink the cotton towel material and degrade the silicone palm grip pattern. Wash inside out to protect the grip surface. Allow to dry fully before the next use to prevent odour from trapped moisture.

Does the touchscreen feature work with all smartphones?

The conductive silicon ink layer on the microfiber is designed to work with capacitive touchscreens — which includes virtually all modern smartphones (iPhone, Android, etc.). The sensitivity may vary slightly compared to bare skin, particularly for multi-touch gestures. For routine in-session tasks such as changing music or checking a timer, the touchscreen feature is fully functional without removing the gloves.

What exercises are the W1F gloves best suited for?

The W1F full finger design is ideal for resistance machine training, cable work, barbell and dumbbell exercises, and CrossFit-style conditioning where full hand coverage is preferred. The full finger design also suits cold-temperature training environments and exercises with ropes or rough-surface equipment where finger protection is beneficial. For exercises requiring high tactile feedback (such as technical Olympic lifting), open-finger gloves may be preferable.