Rotary-Dial Cuff
The compact short cuff tightens without the bulk of a long gauntlet.
Onyx Short-Cuff Heated Motorcycle Gloves
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Onyx pairs a short rotary-dial cuff with a medium-to-heavyweight goatskin-and-polyester shell. It includes a carbon-fiber knuckle shell, hard thumb-base guard and reinforced nonslip palm, plus 3M Thinsulate insulation and adjustable 7.4V heat across the hand back and finger backs. Check the short cuff against your jacket sleeve when comparing riding gloves.
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Carbon-Fiber Shell
A carbon-fiber knuckle shell pairs with a hard thumb-base guard and reinforced nonslip palm.
7.4V Back-Hand Heat
Three settings heat the back of the hand and finger backs; palms and finger pads remain unheated.
Weather Layers
Combines 3M insulation, a waterproof membrane, DWR polyester and a waterproof battery-pocket zipper.
Shipping, Returns & Warranty
Shipping, Returns & Warranty
Fit & Size
Fit & Size
What's Included
What's Included
Care & Caution
Care & Caution
How to Measure Your Hand for Gloves
Buying gloves online? Start with your hand measurements. This guide shows two common measurements—hand circumference and hand length—for people choosing everyday, outdoor or heated gloves.
The measuring technique is useful beyond Arcfomor. Each brand and model can have different sizing requirements, so follow the instructions and size chart for the gloves you plan to buy.
Watch: How to Measure Your Hand
See where to place the tape in this 32-second silent tutorial by Arcfomor. Record your measurements, then compare them with the size chart for your chosen glove brand and model.
How to Measure Your Hand for Gloves
1Measure Both Hands
Hand size can differ slightly from left to right. Measure both hands and write down the circumference and length of each, using the same unit throughout. Follow your chosen brand’s guidance on which hand or measurement to use.
2Measure Hand Circumference
Wrap a flexible measuring tape around the widest part of your palm, just below the knuckles. Do not include your thumb. Keep your hand relaxed and the tape snug, but not tight.
3Measure Hand Length
Measure from the wrist crease at the base of your palm to the tip of your middle finger. Keep your hand flat with your fingers naturally extended.
No flexible tape? Wrap a piece of string around your palm, mark where the ends meet and measure the string with a ruler.
Hand Circumference, Palm Width and Hand Length
These measurements describe different parts of the hand and are not interchangeable. Check which measurements your chosen glove brand requests.
Hand Circumference
Measured around the widest part of the palm below the knuckles, excluding the thumb. Keep the tape snug without squeezing your hand.
Palm Width
The straight-line distance across the palm. It is not the same as circumference. If a size chart asks for palm width, follow that brand’s diagram for the exact measuring points.
Hand Length
Measured from the wrist crease to the tip of the middle finger. It helps determine whether the glove fingers will provide enough length.
Use Your Measurements with the Right Size Chart
Keep your circumference and length readings together with their units. Compare them with the chart for the exact gloves you want to buy. A size M in one brand may fit differently from a size M in another.
If your readings fall between sizes, point to different sizes or sit outside the chart, check that model’s fit notes or ask the brand for help. Liner gloves and insulated outer gloves can require different amounts of room.
Measured Up? Find Your Arcfomor Fit.
Arcfomor makes heated gloves for different ways of spending time outdoors. Use the calculator and chart below to explore your size, then compare models such as Spider Silk and Feather for the activities you have in mind.
The calculator, chart and model advice below apply to Arcfomor gloves. For another brand, use that brand’s own size chart.
Find Your Arcfomor Glove Size
For Arcfomor gloves, select your model, choose inches or centimeters and enter the larger circumference and length readings from your two hands. Results are a starting point; check the selected model’s fit notes before ordering.
Recommended size
Arcfomor Glove Size Chart
| Glove size | Hand circumference | Hand length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 7.9–8.5 in20.1–21.6 cm | 7.5–7.9 in19.1–20.1 cm |
| M | 8.5–9.1 in21.6–23.1 cm | 7.9–8.3 in20.1–21.1 cm |
| L | 9.1–9.6 in23.1–24.4 cm | 8.3–8.5 in21.1–21.6 cm |
| XL | 9.6–10.2 in24.4–25.9 cm | 8.5–8.7 in21.6–22.1 cm |
| 2XL | 10.2–10.8 in25.9–27.4 cm | 8.7–8.9 in22.1–22.6 cm |
Available sizes: Ember is available in S–2XL. Dragonfly is available in L and XL. Other current Arcfomor glove models are available in S–XL.
If circumference and length indicate different sizes, use the larger measurement as your starting point. Fit can vary by model, so check the selected product page before ordering. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size unless that model recommends otherwise.
Fit Notes for Arcfomor Heated Gloves
Heated gloves should feel secure without squeezing the palm, limiting finger movement or creating pressure at the fingertips. A glove that is too loose can reduce dexterity and make it harder to grip tools, handlebars, ski poles or a phone.
Dragonfly Heated Liners
Dragonfly is Arcfomor's dedicated heated liner and is designed for a closer fit. It should not feel restrictive. When wearing it under another glove, make sure the outer glove has enough room for the liner, your fingers and the wrist battery area.
Spider Silk and Feather
These models can be worn on their own or layered under a roomier outer glove. They are thicker than Dragonfly, so check the available space inside your outer shell before using them as liners.
Insulated, Work and Ski Gloves
These gloves should leave enough room for natural finger movement without excess material at the fingertips. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size rather than relying on the insulation to stretch.
Motorcycle Gloves
Check palm comfort, finger length and access to the controls. The glove should feel secure when gripping the handlebar without pulling tightly across the knuckles or bunching at the fingertips.
If your measurements indicate different sizes: use the larger size as your starting point. For example, if circumference indicates M and length indicates L, start with L. If your measurements fall outside the available sizes for a product, contact us rather than forcing the closest size.
Choose Your Arcfomor Gloves for the Way You Use Them
Your recommended size is only part of the decision. Consider whether you need a dedicated liner, a versatile lightweight glove or a warmer everyday option.
Dragonfly
Best for customers who want the thinnest dedicated heated liner to wear under an existing outer glove. Available in L and XL.
View Dragonfly Heated Liners →Spider Silk
A versatile lightweight option that can be worn on its own or under a roomier outer glove. The flip-top design provides quick finger access.
View Spider Silk →Feather
A unisex 2.3mm slim-fit heated glove for commuting, driving, walking and everyday winter use. It can be worn alone or layered under a roomier outer glove when more wind, snow or moisture protection is needed.
View Feather Heated Gloves →Ember 2.0
A mid-weight men’s glove for customers who want more coverage than a liner. Ember also offers the widest size range, from S through 2XL.
View Ember 2.0 →Need Help Choosing Your Arcfomor Gloves?
If you are deciding between models, use our Heated Glove Finder for a short list based on how you plan to use your gloves. For sizing help, send your hand circumference, hand length and the product you are considering to help@arcfomor.com.
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Why Onyx Uses a Short Cuff
Onyx takes a different approach from Arcfomor’s extended-gauntlet motorcycle gloves. Its shorter polyester cuff uses a rotary-dial system to draw the wrist area in without a long drawcord or gauntlet.
The shorter cuff does not make Onyx a slim glove. Its insulation, heating system and fixed riding structure create a medium-to-heavyweight glove intended to be worn on its own. It can also be used for general cold-weather outdoor activities when the hard-shell components do not interfere with the required hand movement.
A Hybrid Shell, Not an All-Leather Glove
Goatskin covers the full palm and continues across selected areas of the fingers and back of the hand. Polyester forms the remaining back-hand panels and the short cuff, creating a mixed-material shell rather than a full-leather construction.
The palm combines reinforcement, nonslip contact areas and a pre-curved shape for handlebar use. Onyx is available only in black.
Where the Fixed Structure Sits
Knuckle Area
A genuine carbon-fiber shell creates a rigid outer layer over the main knuckle area.
Thumb Base
A hard plastic guard adds fixed structure where the thumb meets the palm.
Palm & Grip
Reinforced goatskin, nonslip contact areas and pre-curved shaping support a riding grip.
Intended Use
These components make Onyx feel firmer than a soft outdoor glove. Confirm comfortable access to the throttle, brake, clutch and switches before riding. Onyx is intended for cold-weather road use rather than track use or professional racing.
Heating Zones and Estimated Runtime
3M Thinsulate™ provides passive insulation inside the glove. The active heating elements cover the back of the hand and the backs of the fingers. The palm and finger pads do not contain heating elements.
High
2.5–4 hours
Medium
4–8 hours
Low
About 10 hours
Runtime estimates are based on the included 7.4V 3000mAh batteries. Actual results vary with outside temperature, wind, battery condition, charge level and movement between settings. Onyx uses standalone glove batteries and does not connect to motorcycle, vehicle or heated-jacket power.
How the Weather Layers Work
An internal waterproof membrane provides the main barrier against normal rain, snow and road spray. DWR treatment on the polyester panels helps surface moisture bead and shed, while the battery pocket closes with a waterproof zipper.
These layers are intended for normal wet-weather exposure, not soaking or submersion. Keep the batteries, connectors and charging equipment dry, and allow the gloves to air dry fully before reconnecting power.
What to Check Before Riding
Dial Adjustment
Use the rotary dial to draw in the short cuff until it feels secure without restricting the wrist or creating pressure around the battery area.
Control Feel
The medium-to-heavyweight insulation and fixed shells feel more substantial than an uninsulated riding glove. Check lever and switch operation before entering traffic.
Touchscreen Use
Both gloves have touchscreen-compatible pads at the thumb and index fingertip. Response varies by device, screen protector, weather and the precision required.
Reflective Detail & Pairing Clip
A reflective strip sits below the main knuckle area, and the pairing clip keeps the gloves together when they are stored off the bike.
Compare Arcfomor Heated Motorcycle Gloves
Compare cuff design, shell coverage and built-in structure to find the model that best matches your cold-weather riding needs.
Model
Construction
Best Fit
Onyx
Current model
Currently unavailable
Construction
Hybrid goatskin + polyester · Short cuff · Rotary-dial tightening · Carbon-fiber knuckle shell with a hard thumb-base guard
Best Fit
Riders who prefer a shorter cuff, dial closure and fixed riding structure without an extended gauntlet.
Construction
Olive hybrid goatskin + polyester · Extended drawcord gauntlet · Carbon-fiber knuckle shell with palm-heel and thumb-base structure
Best Fit
Cold-weather commuting and touring when extended cuff coverage and a balanced hybrid shell are preferred.
Basalt
Long gauntlet
Construction
Black hybrid goatskin + polyester · Extended drawcord gauntlet · Carbon-fiber knuckle and palm-heel shells · Index-finger visor wiper; no thumb-base guard
Best Fit
Riders who want a black hybrid glove with a long drawcord gauntlet and visor wipers.
Construction
Full-goatskin shell · Heavyweight construction · Extended hook-and-loop gauntlet · Carbon-fiber knuckle shell with palm-heel and thumb-base structure
Best Fit
Riders who prefer the most substantial full-leather construction in the current Arcfomor motorcycle glove line.
Compare cuff design, material coverage and built-in structure before choosing. Check each product page for available sizes and the current price.
Onyx Availability & Ownership Support
Compare current riding alternatives, review warranty coverage and find compatible replacement power for an existing pair.
Compare Current Alternatives
Onyx is currently unavailable. Compare Vortex, Basalt and Tempest by cuff style, shell coverage and riding structure, then check current size availability on each product page.
Review Warranty Coverage
Eligible manufacturing defects are covered under Arcfomor’s current one-year limited-warranty terms. Review eligibility, exclusions and claim requirements.
Match Onyx Replacement Power
Onyx uses standalone 7.4V batteries. Match both voltage and connector before ordering replacement batteries or charging equipment.
Cold-Weather Riding Guide
Will Heated Gloves Affect Grip and Lever Control?
Heated motorcycle gloves should allow comfortable access to the throttle, brake, clutch and switches before entering traffic. Learn how insulation, pre-curved construction, cuff fit and rigid protective sections can affect control feel—and what to check before riding.
Read the Grip and Control Guide →Onyx Heated Motorcycle Gloves FAQs
Answers about availability, fit, shell construction, heating zones, battery runtime, weather layers, riding structure and care.
Is Onyx currently available?
Onyx is currently unavailable. Availability may change in the future. Riders shopping now can compare Vortex, Basalt and Tempest in Arcfomor’s heated motorcycle glove collection.
What type of riding is Onyx designed for?
Onyx is a medium-to-heavyweight heated motorcycle glove for cold-weather road riding. It can also be used for general outdoor activities when its rigid knuckle and thumb-base structure does not interfere with the required movement. It is not intended for track use or professional racing.
How does Onyx fit, and what sizes are offered?
Onyx is a unisex glove offered in S–XL and runs small. Measure the circumference and length of both hands, use the larger measurements, and start with the larger size if you are between sizes. Its medium-to-heavyweight construction is intended to be worn on its own rather than as a liner.
How are the Onyx shell and cuff constructed?
Goatskin covers the full palm and selected areas of the fingers and back of the hand. Polyester forms the remaining back-hand panels and the short cuff. The cuff tightens with a rotary-dial system. Onyx is available only in black.
Where does the Onyx heating system provide warmth?
The active heating elements cover the back of the hand and the backs of the fingers. The palm and finger pads do not contain heating elements. Three adjustable heat settings allow the output to be changed as riding conditions change.
How long do the Onyx batteries last?
Estimated runtime is approximately 2.5–4 hours on High, 4–8 hours on Medium and about 10 hours on Low with the included 7.4V 3000mAh batteries. Actual runtime varies with temperature, wind, battery condition, charge level and movement between settings.
Is Onyx waterproof?
Onyx includes an internal waterproof membrane, DWR-treated polyester panels and a waterproof battery-pocket zipper. These features are intended for normal rain, snow and road spray, not soaking or submersion. The DWR treatment applies to the polyester panels.
What protective structure does Onyx include?
Onyx includes a genuine carbon-fiber knuckle shell, a hard plastic thumb-base guard, a reinforced nonslip goatskin palm and pre-curved shaping. These fixed components make the glove feel firmer than a soft outdoor glove, so riders should confirm comfortable access to all controls before use.
Is Onyx touchscreen compatible?
Yes. Both gloves have touchscreen-compatible pads at the thumb and index fingertip. Response varies by device, screen protector, weather conditions and the precision required.
What batteries and accessories are included?
The package includes one pair of Onyx heated motorcycle gloves, two 7.4V 3000mAh rechargeable batteries, one compatible 8.4V charger and one storage bag. Onyx uses standalone glove batteries and does not connect to motorcycle, vehicle or heated-jacket power.
How should Onyx be cleaned and stored?
Remove both batteries and wipe the goatskin and polyester shell with a soft damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak, hand wash, machine wash, tumble dry, iron or dry clean. Allow the gloves to air dry fully away from direct heat and sunlight before reconnecting the batteries or placing them in storage.
