Furygan AFS-18 Sympatex

Furygan AFS-18 Sympatex — Waterproof Touring, No Leather

Furygan is a French manufacturer that produces CE-certified gear with a focus on European touring conditions. The AFS-18 Sympatex is their all-season waterproof glove. Curated here because it pairs a proven waterproof membrane with a fully synthetic palm — a combination still uncommon in the touring glove market.

Materials & Vegan Verification

600D polyester outer, Sympatex waterproof/breathable membrane insert. Polyester reinforced palm — no leather, no chamois. Synthetic lining. Fully verified vegan. The palm on the AFS-18 Sympatex is explicitly synthetic (previous AFS versions used goatskin — the Sympatex variant switched to full synthetic to accommodate the membrane layer).

Protection

• CE Level 1 (EN 13594:2015): abrasion resistance ≥1.5 sec at 2.8 m/s, cut resistance ≥1.2 N
• Hard knuckle protector
• EVA foam palm impact absorber
• Polyester palm reinforcement panels
• Long gauntlet cuff with adjustment closure

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Specs

Spec	Detail
Outer	600D polyester
Palm	Polyester reinforcement (non-leather)
Membrane	Sympatex waterproof/breathable
CE Certification	EN 13594:2015 Level 1
Cuff	Long gauntlet
Touchscreen	Yes (index and middle finger)
Waterproof	Yes (Sympatex)

Sympatex vs Gore-Tex

Sympatex is a German-engineered waterproof/breathable membrane comparable to Gore-Tex in performance. Fully sealed — not a glove insert but a laminated layer. Works in persistent rain without soaking through. Breathes in warmer conditions.

Verdict

The AFS-18 Sympatex is the best-value all-season waterproof glove in this catalog. Full gauntlet coverage, Sympatex membrane, CE Level 1, and a synthetic palm that makes it fully vegan. Selected for European touring riders who need reliable waterproofing from October through April.