Are these iphone gloves really touchscreen compatible?

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Normal gloves are ineffective for activating iPhone touchscreens due to the capacitive nature of the technology. However, specialized conductive gloves, like those linked from Amazon, are designed to work with these screens. Users report that these gloves are warm and functional, even if they slightly alter finger size perception. This innovation is particularly significant for military and emergency services personnel who need to use smartphones while wearing gloves for safety reasons, such as during chemical attacks or emergencies. The development of conductive materials in gloves addresses the critical need for reliable communication devices in such situations, showcasing human ingenuity in solving practical problems.
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I just got a pair last night funnily enough. They are quite warm and work surprisingly well even though they increase the 'size' of my fingers.
 
This is a big deal with the military and emergency services people. Many want to make use of the smart phone computing economics, but they all have to wear gloves at some point (chemical attacks or emergencies, etc) and those standard gloves don't activate the screen. They can't have a computer/communication device they rely on suddenly become unusable due to gloves. I suppose this (new conductive thread/material?) fixes the problem.
 
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