Redlevel LR-310 Arm Warmer

The catchily-named Redlevel LR-310 arm warmers will ward off the chill on cool mornings or evenings, but a couple of flaws make them hard to recommend.

Summer may be here but Britain's changeable weather means that cooler conditions in the morning or evening are never far away so there are occasions when you need a bit of protection on your arms (of course there can be times even in summer that'll have you reaching for a jacket or windstopper).

Arm warmers are one of those garments that can take the edge off what would otherwise be an unpleasant experience. The Redlevel LR-310 arm warmers offer warmth and comfort, and are very easy to get on or off. They roll up into a small package, more like a pair of socks, so can easily be stashed when it gets warm.

The Redlevel warmers come in a choice of black or white. They have elasticated cuffs to stop them riding up and exposing your wrists and the same at the other end of the tube to stop them slipping down and turning into Nora Batty's tights for your arms.

There are no seams to irritate and they do provide a decent amount of insulation, certainly enough to ward off any morning or evening spring, summer or autumn temperature dips. Made from 90% polyamide they feel quite stretchy. The trouble is after washing the test pair lost some of their length and despite the elasticated cuffs they then ride up exposing your wrists. If you pull them up to make sure they don't do the same at the sleeve end you are left with more wrist exposed.

You can't tell from the name, but Redlevel is an Italian brand, so you'll need to go up a size as with most Italian products. The reduction in size after washing is only slight but enough to extenuate the feeling of a garment on the small side.

For the price these aren't bad armwarmers, they're just not brilliant. Almost but not quite a success.

Verdict

Keep your arms warm, look good & pack away into a tiny ball but ours shrunk in length after washing