TACTICA Gloves T5

Assos TACTICA Gloves T5

The Assos TACTICA Gloves T5 are full-finger gloves for off-road adventures that offer protection without compromising your feel for the bars. The durable palm featuring PalmShield Tec gets by without any additional padding, yet still dampens fine vibrations on rough trails. On the back of the hand, a lightweight mesh delivers noticeably cooling breathability, especially on warm days. Thanks to touchscreen compatibility, you can operate your bike computer or smartphone without taking your gloves off. The regularFit cut sits ergonomically close and reduces bunching and excess volume for a direct feel at the bars.

• PalmShield Tec palm for high abrasion resistance and precise bar feel.
• Padding-free construction that absorbs micro-impacts and improves handling on MTB and gravel bikes.
• Lightweight, breathable mesh on the back of the hand for enhanced breathability.
• Touchscreen-compatible fingertips for operating your head unit and smartphone.
• regularFit with a wrinkle-free fit and low volume.
• Temperature recommendation: warm weather from around +21 °C; Breathability 4/5, Quick drying 4/5, Packability 5/5.
• Colour blackSeries; sizes from 2XS to 2XL. Available from us in 5 variants.

Technical Details and Features

The back of the hand uses a lightweight, resilient mesh, while the palm is made from the updated PalmShield Tec material, which specifically increases grip and abrasion resistance. The construction is deliberately padding-free, so your hand wraps directly around the bar and you feel every bit of feedback from the trail. Material composition according to the manufacturer: back of hand 51% polyamide, 26% polyester, 22% elastane, 1% polyurethane; palm 83% polyvinyl chloride, 14% polyamide, 3% polyurethane. The ergonomic shape minimises excess material and prevents bunching, which helps avoid blistering and improves control. Designed for hot days, these gloves impress with fast drying and excellent packability for your backpack or jersey pocket. These specifications are part of the current TACTICA line and were developed with a focus on off-road use and durability.

Intended Use and Benefits

Whether it's flowing singletrack in the Jura, rocky alpine lines in Valais, or fast gravel stretches across the Mittelland – the TACTICA Gloves T5 deliver reliable grip and precise control. Their cool mesh upper really comes into its own in summer conditions from around +21 °C. The direct, padding-free palm keeps your bar feel sharp and helps you nail quick line changes and technical sections cleanly. At the same time, the enhanced abrasion resistance gives you a safety margin when the trail gets rough. The touchscreen function makes photo or route stops hassle-free without breaking your flow. All of this makes these gloves a compelling choice for MTB, trail and gravel riding in Switzerland.

Fit and Sizing Guide

The regularFit geometry moulds ergonomically to your hand, so it sits naturally around the bar and you can grip comfortably for longer. Thanks to the low volume, the gloves layer easily under rain jacket cuffs or protective gear without bunching up. The TACTICA Gloves T5 are available in blackSeries and in sizes 2XS to 2XL, allowing a precise match to different hand circumferences. To find your size, we recommend measuring your hand circumference at the knuckles and, if you fall between sizes, going with the smaller option for maximum direct grip. If you're planning longer gravel marathons or alpine MTB tours, you'll appreciate the wrinkle-free fit and fast drying when things get sweaty or wet. That way, control stays high even as pace and terrain vary.