Monthly Archives: June 2011

Getting out there.

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Agloves Bamboo. The Non-Disposable Version of the MetroMitt

By Jean Spencer
 
Rachael Cihlar exchanges money for a bus ticket.

Thanks to Twitter, the blogosphere, AOL news and the Daily Scene I’ve just discovered that there are some people handing out plastic germ-defensive bags in New York City as a part of a company launch of protective gear in dirty subway stations.

The MetroMitt, according to a June 20 article on the Daily Scene, was developed by Jason Lipton, who said that thousands upon thousands of people touch a subway pole or handrail. The massive quantities of people streaming through the underground network of subway cars creates a cesspool for germs, bodily fluids, trash and debris. And everyone has to either buy a ticket at the counter (think money, hands and grossness) or through the touchscreen kiosks (where grime literally builds up from the screen).

We also launched a product to help with this problem. We call them Agloves Bamboo and they are a great germaphobe glove.

Agloves Bamboo

Agloves Bamboo are made of 87% antimicrobial materials that help provide a barrier between you a public dirt, vermin and germs. Silver and bamboo are both natural bacteria fighting materials. As the market’s very first touch summer-weight touchscreen glove, you can take your Agloves Bamboo to the ticket kiosk and then keep them on during the subway ride as you scroll through your iPad or iPhone whilst in transit.

But according to the Daily Scene reporter Jason Farone, the MetroMitt could cause a cluster of another sort of problem. With thousands of people bagging up their hands at the subway stations, the amount of garbage could overwhelm the subway system.

He interviewed Kevin Ortiz, an MTA spokesman, who said

“these ‘mitts’ can possibly end up on the track bed clogging drains or increasing the likelihood of a track fire.”

Agloves are not only non-disposable but they are good for the environment! Non-disposable, non-nano-technology and made with real bamboo. Of course we couldn’t litter, being from Boulder, CO.

And, as a second added bonus, they are fashionable!

We’d (g)love to hear if you have any additional comments about our product….or if you are a blogger please let us send you a pair for a demo!

Agloves Executives Present at Local Tech Meetup

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Agloves Introduces Agloves Bamboo to Denver Tech Crowd

By Jean Spencer

Agloves executives Jennifer and Jean Spencer appeared yesterday at the Boulder Denver New Tech Meetup to present Agloves Bamboo (germaphobe gloves, travel gloves, subway gloves, sun protection gloves, gloves for sun protection) to a crowd of about 140 tech enthusiasts.

The meetup, held in at 1555 Blake Street in downtown Denver, Colo., brought together tech-savvy sorts of all kinds: programers, data analysts, front and back end web design, and -of course – glove inventors.  The event was accompanied by Avery and O’Dell’s beer, wine and snacks.

The Spencer duo presented Agloves for exactly 5 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of QnA.  The most frequently asked question regarded Agloves’ considerations on moving into retail.

Q: Is Agloves looking to go into retail?

A: Currently, Agloves is only an e-commerce store, and is available only online. Until further notice, we are not looking to move into retail at this moment. But we do offer a 90-day return/refund policy.

Here is a list of all of the presenters:

1. Andrew Turner presented GeoCommons 2.0 (http://www.geocommons.com)

2. Brian Hayashi – presented ConnectMe360 (http://www.connectme360.com)

3. Jennifer Spencer –  presented Agloves

CEO’s Laud Innovation

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Global CEOs Cite Innovation as Global Economic Engine

By Jean Spencer
Agloves are iPhone gloves, iPad gloves, Android gloves, winter touchscreen gloves.

According to a recent Economic Times article, originally published June 14, 2011, global CEOs say innovation and production of new products is the single leader for optimal growth in the business world.

These CEOs rated innovation above mergers, acquisition, or joint ventures in increasing a company’s market share, according to the study conducted by PwC among 1,200 CEOs from around the world, the article said.

Indeed, innovation has been lauded as an economic engine by many political groups and private sectors in recent history.  President Obama’s economic stimulus package gave small businesses and new businesses significant tax cuts with hopes of kick-starting US economic activity during the 2008 recession.

The importance of an innovation economy also has international roots.  Even in Russia, which typically is though to be an oil and gas-based economy, folks are turning their heads to the importance of creation, design and cutting edge innovative technologies.  The 15th annual St Petersburg International Economic Forum, is currently underway and Forbes Magazine reported today that one of the Forum’s key leaders, Dmitry Akhanov, president of the US subsidiary of Russia’s government owned nanotech investment firm Rusnano, said innovation is the central theme of the new Russian economy.

Though Russia was ranked 63rd in global innovation level in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness report for 2010-2011, it’s determined to move up the list with a trust of economy devoted to innovation.

The United States ranked fourth on the same list, with Switzerland coming in as No. 1 and Singapore as No. 2.

A small business’s part in the Innovation Economy.

Agloves is doing its part to develop and innovate.  Agloves is ready to launch a new website this month which will feature three Agloves styles: Agloves Original, Agloves Bamboo, and Agloves Sport.  This triples our number of products last year. And we aren’t looking to stop there.  The Agloves team is dedicated to thinking of new glove designs and glove materials that will supply our customers with the highest-quality product. Agloves makes iPhone gloves, iPad gloves and winter touchscreen gloves.

We are working with several companies and industries to make a glove that will suit all touchscreen users’ needs (think mobile commuting, private corporate branding, federal employees, refrigerated environments, etc)  because we can sense that the entire world is becoming touchscreen.  It is a difficult job to be an innovator.  It takes practice and original thinking.  It takes risk to push the boundaries of what is known and take them into the unknown.

But with the world’s top CEOs supporting the innovators of the world, we feel like as least someone has got our back.  For better or for worse, we are trying to think outside of the box, and become a part of the Innovation Economy.

 

Temperatures are Rising…

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Why Agloves are a Hit in the South!

By Rachael Cihlar
Agloves are iPhone gloves, iPad gloves, Android gloves, winter touchscreen gloves.

Borrowed from www.wikipedia.com

It’s 91 degrees at my previous residence in Clemson, South Carolina.  Who would be thinking about winter? Agloves is!

Where?

We have heard doubts about the usefulness of Agloves in the Southern United States, but we are here to debunk that rumor!  Not only are Agloves useful in the South, they are popular!  With customers in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee and more, it is evident that Agloves are a crowd-pleaser. In fact, Dallas ranks first in number of Facebook followers!

Why?

Touchscreen phones, tablets, and media players are becoming more of a society staple everyday. On college campuses, morning and afternoon commutes- people using their touchscreen devices are everywhere. But then it gets cold outside! What do you do? Be prepared with a pair of Agloves, winter touchscreen gloves that allow for ease of use on touchscreens, and keep your hands and fingers shielded from the elements!

Agloves are iPhone gloves, iPad gloves, Android gloves, winter touchscreen gloves.

Picture borrowed from Brendan McDonald

 

 

Contrary to some assumptions, it DOES get cold in the South!  On my college campus, when it got below 50 degrees, students would break out their winter coats like it was a crisp winter day! In other words, everyone has his or her own definition of winter. While Midwesterners are used to blistering cold temperatures and prepare accordingly, so too do Southerner’s prepare for the milder winters with rare snowfall. Even this past winter, cities like Atlanta and Birmingham received record snowfall and crippling winter storms.  Agloves wants to prepare southerners for those freak storms, as well as the days when it is just too chilly to go without gloves.

 

So, consider buying some Agloves for yourself or your southern friends. Visit our Agloves online store. We hope y’all enjoy!

 

A Bit About a Summer Glove.

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Agloves Executives Spill the Beans on the Agloves Bamboo

By Jean & Jennifer Spencer

 

Agloves makes germaphobe gloves, travel gloves, subway gloves, sun protection gloves, gloves for sun protection

Jean tests one of the first pairs of Agloves Bamboo.

 

(I would like to dedicate this blog post to those folks who are curious about the usefulness of a summer glove….)

In case you haven’t heard, the summer “Agloves Bamboo” glove is all the rage at Agloves’ brand new headquarters located at 1035 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO.  While still made of Agloves’ unique silver-based threads to keep it conductive, Agloves Bamboo go beyond the original Agloves material-technology to incorporate bamboo.  Here is a little more about what’s entailed:

The science and applications.

Bamboo is the largest member of the true grass family Poaceae, and one of the fastest growing plants in the world.  They are able to grow 100cm per day given the right soil and weather conditions.

Bamboo has been a commonly used resource in parts Asia and the tropics, supplying fibers for construction and textiles for generations.  In recent history, bamboo-made products have increased because of its eco-friendly associations and soft feel.

But many people don’t know that bamboo is antimicrobial.

Agloves uses bamboo to make its greenest glove.

picture borrowed from www.wikipedia.com

~Silver & Bamboo~

Agloves Bamboo are made of a lightweight blend of silver and bamboo.  Both silver and bamboo are antimicrobial.

Some companies employ what is called a nano-technology process to add silver into their products. However, nanotechnology products are raising some eyebrows. The Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, is asking questions about the silver nano processes because its environmental implications on wastewater systems are unknown. During the process, materials are broken down into miniscule particles and then reintroduced into a third material. However, As these tiny particles are added to everything from sunscreen to odor-eating socks, they are often rinsed down the drain, making their way to wastewater treatment plants – possibly killing good bacteria as well as bad.  Of greatest concern for humans are nanomaterials such as silver, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Agloves does not employ nano-technologies. We use a unique silver-and-nylon material that upholds the integrity of silver without breaking it down into teeny particles. Agloves are made with real silver which is permanently bonded to the surface of nylon fiber.  The silver-nylon technology used in Agloves has been utilized safely for decades.

Thus, in terms of the Agloves Bamboo product, we’ve got a material that is both eco-friendly and anti-microbial.

Soooo….why?

The Agloves Bamboo glove is designed for travelers and people using public spaces.

Folks clustered into tight urban areas may want a way to fend off the germs.  Wearing gloves can provide a barrier to germs.  Agloves Bamboo gloves are a soft, lightweight blend of silver and bamboo antimicrobial fibers.  Moreover, wearing Agloves Bamboo  means you don’t have to remove gloves to stay connected to your mobile device or utilize touchscreen ATMS or ticket kiosks. With Agloves Bamboo, travelers can easily take public buses, trains and planes and keep hands cleaner.

So anyway, we are proud to announce the most recent glove to the Agloves lineup: Agloves Bamboo.

More About the Product, in Case You Are Curious…

  • Made with 15% silver-nylon
  • 72% bamboo
  • Works on all 10 fingers
  • Lightweight
  • New logo design
  • Beautiful light silver color

Available at www.Agloves.com soon. =)

Wall Street Journal Reports Military iPhone & Android Use

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And the picture is of the soldiers peeling off their gloves…

On June 3, The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States military is testing the iPhone and Android for combat use in military operations.  Already, the military is a bit touchscreen savvy with touchscreen GPS systems in many conveyances and equipment.  But now, the US Army has invested about $4.2 million in the development of military apps and the study of smartphone specific technologies.

U.S. Military tests Agloves iPhone gloves.

Photo used in the June 3, 2010 WSJ article.

According to the article, desert trials with “off-the-shelf iPhones, Androids and tablets” the U.S. Army start today. If trials prove successful, the Army would be able to update information quickly from smartphone devices and integrate apps to streamline information and data sets straight from the field or from enemy lines. The locations of battled soldiers could be expedited to medical wards; identity could be verified through iris-scanning apps.

Of course, soldiers need to have a rugged device.  A shattered iPhone screen would not only be dangerous, but fragmented light situations would not be good in combative regions, surely.  Thus, the U.S. government would need to make the devices a bit more rugged.  According to the article, they government could spend up to $2,500 transforming the fragile iPhone into a battle-ready device.

It’s all in the name of colloquial touchscreens.  Touchscreens have now seeped into nearly every nook and cranny in everyday life ranging from ATMs and ticket kiosks now into the frontlines of battle.

Agloves help in all touchscreen situations, especially in cold weather.  We thought it was hilarious and great that the photo the WSJ chose to use illustrated army soldiers actively TAKING OFF their gloves to access the devices.  Agloves hopes to help solve the government’s problems…

In fact, anybody who works for state or federal government can now purchase Agloves through the U.S. General Services Administration, or GSA. Agloves, which recently approved by the GSA, has a GSA Schedule Number of GS-35F-0673P.  Find out more, here.