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Mens gardening gloves.

Balgay.HillBalgay.Hill Posts: 1,089
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Looked at loads of reviews, but better going to real world users.
I used to get free gloves from work, so i've never had to look for decent gloves.
I want protection from nettles, thistles etc when weeding, and rose thorns when pruning. They don't need to be waterproof, and i'm not looking for long gauntlet style gloves.
Any recommendations, or is it much of a muchness?
Sunny Dundee
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  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    They are definitely not all much of a muchness.  I had a pair purchased from Homebase years ago which were pretty much thornproof but still allowed a decent level of 'feel' through them.  The Velcro finally gave up but Homebase no longer made them.
    After much searching I found these http://www.goldleaf-gloves.com/softtouch.htm which I think are even better.  I have to be slightly careful as thorns can get you through the back of the glove but I've been using them when I'm cutting back and ripping out brambles.

  • rowlandscastle444rowlandscastle444 Posts: 2,612
    I've found that the Town and Country range are ideal for me.
    https://www.townandco.com/gloves/mens-and-womens-gloves/master-gardener/master-gardener-navy/ 

  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    If your hands fit a standard medium or large size glove, the world's your wotsit, you'll be able to get whatever you like - thinner ones for when you need dexterity, thicker ones for thorn-proof-ness etc. 
    I like the ones that are made of stretchy material with the fingers and palms coated in waterproof rubbery stuff - they come at all price points from pound shop upwards if you are a common size. Larger sizes are often sold as general work gloves not specifically aimed at gardening. Smaller sizes usually cost more.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Balgay.HillBalgay.Hill Posts: 1,089
    Thanks for the replies.
    I've just ordered a pair of the Gold Leaf gloves.
    Sunny Dundee
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    edited October 2023
    @JennyJ I use the stretchy ones for weeding, potting etc but need something stronger but flexible for thornier tasks (deliberate pun).  I don't like general work gloves as they tend to be too stiff.
    @Balgay.Hill  I was going to say it's best to try gloves on as sizes vary a lot.  I've tried 'Large' that I couldn't get on and 'Large' where there was almost room for another hand.
  • Balgay.HillBalgay.Hill Posts: 1,089
    @KT53 They are one size only. If they don't fit i'll send them back.
    Sunny Dundee
  • rowlandscastle444rowlandscastle444 Posts: 2,612
    I'll admit that I've had a problem with size of gloves, ever since I was an adult.

    Ironically, my wife could always find me pairs of rubber gloves for jobs indoors!! 
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Balgay.Hill said:
    Thanks for the replies.
    I've just ordered a pair of the Gold Leaf gloves.
    They look good! 
    I clicked the link that @KT53 posted but the sizing info. is a bit vague - just ladies or gents - so I've emailed them to ask whether the ladies ones would be a nice close fit for size 6 to 6.5 hands. I'm guessing the answer will be no but it doesn't hurt to ask!
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    @Balgay.Hill I'm sure there was more than one size when I bought mine, but I've just checked and they don't have a size on them.  I tried so many different pairs I probably just discovered they fit well so got them.
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    Horticulture brands seem to be the last for gendering their products, surely just a plain size would do. What is this mens and ladies nonsense, surely some men have tiny hands and some women enormous. A totally meaningless classification system...like when you get "ladies shovels etc"
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
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