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Best Gardening Gloves UK 

By  Enda

Take a look most evenings or at the weekend around the UK, and you will find many gardeners busy in their garden, and most of them will be wearing some type of gardening gloves.

Now we all know there are keen gardeners and a great deal more reluctant gardeners. Either way, protecting the hands when gardening is important for a whole list of reasons.

We will not bore you with a long list of reasons why you should wear gloves in the garden, as most of the reasons are more or less common sense. Gloves are all about protecting your hands, and in some cases protecting your hands and arms.

There are serious risks from touching soils in gardens especially if there are a lot of cats around. Cat poop from infected cats, is known to contain certain elements that can cause toxoplasmosis, which can lead to cancer.

That one fact alone makes it essential to wear gloves around the garden. Now we also understand that some gardeners do like to get their hands down and dirty in the soil. We do however get into the problems of not wearing gloves later in this article.

For now though, let's have a look at some of the best gardening gloves around.

gardening glove reviews

Best for Men

In this section we check out what the best gardening gloves for men. Generally speaking men have larger hands than women, and as such will need slightly bigger gloves. There are exceptions to this of course, but as a general rule it is pretty sound.

The best types of gloves to buy for working in a garden are leather gloves that have been weather proofed. This is because they offer the best protection, and they will last for ages.

For any type of gardening gloves we think it is also really important that they feel right on your hands, rather than making you feel clunky. The fit is therefore important and not all men have the same size of hands.

Be careful when buying your gloves and don't be afraid to change them if the don't fit properly.

For men we really like these gardening gloves. First of all we really like the price and online buyers give these gloves an 88% buyer satisfaction rating.

Green Blade BB-RG106 Non-Slip Gloves - Green

These gloves offer extra gripping power as they are made with a non slip latex coating. You can use them in the garden but also for around the home, and even for construction jobs.

These gloves are comfortable when worn and afford maximum protection for the hands. They are breathable which helps keep the hands cool, unlike plastic or rubber gloves.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £5.24

Best for Women

In this section we check out what the best gardening gloves for women. Generally speaking women have smaller hands than women, and as such will need slightly smaller gloves. There are exceptions to this of course, but as a general rule it is pretty sound.

As with men's gloves we would also recommend good quality leather gloves for ladies. As you may imagine these gloves do tend to come in more feminine or pastel colours. That does give you some choice of course, but you can also get standard gardening gloves for women.

The gardening gloves below appear to be the most popular online choice for ladies who enjoy their gardening. They have certainly sold the most.

VIRIDESCENT Leather Gardening Gloves for Women


The reasons for that is they are a snug fit unlike many other gloves. They have adjustable velcro fasteners which help you adjust the size. Leather is used for the palm of the gloves and the panels in between the fingers which gives better protection and durability.

These gloves are a good choice to help protect the hands from rose bushes, prickly shrubs, undergrowth and any other painful scrapes that gardening many cause.

We do like the fact that the company offers 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. Simply return the product for a full refund.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £8.99

Best Gardening Gloves for Children

In this section we check out what the best gardening gloves for kids. Children have small hands, and they are also attracted by brighter colours and even characters. It is important to keep children's hands protected when working/playing in soil or in the garden.

We have explained the reasons for that below, but it is even more important for children to wear gloves if you want to teach them gardening.

For kids gloves we like these. Just be careful when buying though as kid's hands grow quite quickly and it is important that they fit properly.

HANDLANDY 2 Pairs Kids Garden Gloves for age 2-3, age 4-5, age 6-13


We like the set of gloves to the right for a few reasons which are:

They are a good choice for kids gardening, DIY light duty works and outdoor activities

They are made from natural foam latex coating for high breathability and keeps hands cool and dry

They have a soft polyester seamless liner that makes them feel comfortable for kids. In this pack you do get e pairs of gloves because kids will loose these.

There are also three colours and a nice patter. They also comply fully with REACH regulation, and are CE certified with EN388. They can also be washed.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £14.99

Best Gauntlet

In this section we check out what the best gauntlet gardening gloves. Many people will want to work in the garden wearing a T-shirt or a short sleeved type of shirt or top. That does however leave the forearms exposed and they can get scraped easily.

The gauntlet style glove is longer and as such offers a good degree of protection to the hands and forearms.

Leather Gardening Gloves Ladies Men/Women Short & Long Forearm Protection Thorn Proof Breathable Spandex Goatskin Leather Rose Pruning Garden Safety Work Gloves, Best Garden Gifts

We like the one shown above from the Sawans brand - they are very good value for money and they get excellent buyer reviews. They are made from a soft goat skin and spandex so good for general purpose gardening and heavy duty gardening as well. They don't cover the entire forearm but they cover enough to give you the right type of protection

They come in small, medium, large and extra large sizes.

  • Small - 18-20 cm
  • Medium - 21-23 cm
  • Large - 23-26 cm
  • XL - 24-29 cm

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £7.99

Best Thorn Proof Gloves

In this section we check out what the best thorn proof gardening gloves. We noticed during our research that lots of brands claim their gloves are effective to stop you getting your hands damaged from thorns. The reality is they are not. For thorns from rose bushes, holly, thistles etc you need gloves that are heavy duty.

We checked very closely what was available and the gloves shown to the right from the Slarmor brand are the best that we could find to protect against thorns.

SLARMOR leather Gardening Gloves for Women/Men - Thorn Proof Cowhide Leather Rose/Blackberry Pruning Heavy Duty Garden Gloves Thick Palm Gauntlet Garden Work Gloves with Forearm Protection


With any heavy duty gardening gloves they initially may seem a little heavier and more awkward to wear, but that is what you need to avoid getting a thorn stuck in your finger.

These are made of leather that has been double stitched and the leather is thick enough to prevent a thorn jabbing through the gloves.

They have a really nice grip to them as well and they are still flexible enough to work with. They are ideal for help with pruning roses, removing brambles and thistles and other heavy duty gardening work.

Check Amazon UK - Price when reviewed £14.99

Why You Should Buy & Use Gardening Gloves?

Here are the major reasons why one should consider getting a pair of trusty gardening gloves:

  • Gloves protect your hands from blisters, thorns and cuts while doing rough work like digging or pruning in the garden. Investing in one or more pairs of quality gloves is a good decision.
  • They protect the hands from animal waste and the risks associated with that. As an example cat poop carries a parasite called Toxoplasmosis which is very dangerous, especially for people who are pregnant or have a weakened immune system
  • Another medical risk is roundworm and tapeworm from infected cats and even rats
  • The other issue is just simply keeping your hands clean

Quick Buying Guide

Just below we have completed a full buying guide for gardening gloves. There are many different types of gloves to pick from and you want to be able to make the right choice.

There are of course general purpose gloves which will suit most people. There are also specialist gloves for working with rose bushes, or for heavier landscaping work.

  1. The best type of garden gloves is either quality leather gloves with a cloth back - these allow the gloves to breathe and keep your hands dry, cool and comfortable
  2. If mud bothers you or there are a lot of cats living in your area, pick rubber gloves with cotton lining
  3. We are not fans of spraying pesticides or chemicals. However if you are using those then pick gloves that are made from neoprene. Some gardeners prefer lighter latex or plastic gloves but they do not offer the best protection
  4. When pruning roses, use gloves that reach up to the arms, to avoid thorns scraping your arms
  5. Light cotton or even finger less gloves may be useful for transplanting seedlings. They will allow more dexterity and so help to prevent the tiny roots from being crushed. You will still need to wash your hands thoroughly after finishing this process, and also avoid touching your mouth during the process
  6. And of course, make sure that the gloves you buy actually fit your hands. If you have small hands, try the children's gardening section. there's nothing worse than trying to use gardening gloves that are too big.

Your gloves must be comfortable as well as give protection to best serve your gardening needs.

FAQ

What is the best brand of gardening gloves?

Opinion is always divided on the best brands of gardening gloves. The best known gardening brands all make various types of gardening gloves. These include:

  • Spear & Jackson - they work along with Kew Gardens to make their gloves so they will be well designed and made to last.
  • Burgon & Ball - a well know gardening brand with great designs though they do tend to be more expensive than others.
  • Sawans - this brand is best known for their long arm or gauntlet style gardening gloves.
  • Gold Leaf - they are a market leader in gardening gloves. They have a very distinctive black/yellow brand colour and are best known for their winter style thermal gloves. They work closely with the RHS to design their gloves.

Can you use rigger gloves for gardening?

Rigger gloves are a type of reinforced glove. They are made with a leather palm with a fabric back and usually have a strap over the knuckles. They are designed to be used for rigging and cable pulling hence the name. Many gardeners prefer to use these when doing heavy duty gardening, such as moving rubble, removing brambles or working with thorny rose bushes.

Enda


I am someone who enjoys a little gardening. Now I am not someone who spend hours in the garden, but I do like both my front and back gardens to look really nice. Well kept lawns, neatly trimmed hedges, and borders filled with plants, make a huge difference, to how your property looks.

Enda McLarnon

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