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Why Gardening Gloves Matter – And Which Ones to Choose
When it comes to gardening, your hands are your most valuable tools. Whether you’re sowing seeds, pruning your fruit trees, or turning compost, gloves offer more than just comfort—they’re essential for protection, hygiene, and grip.
Why wear gardening gloves?
Soil can hide sharp stones, thorns, splinters, or even bacteria and fungi that may cause infections through small cuts. Gloves help protect your skin from blisters, scratches, and irritants like sap or bug bites. Plus, they keep your hands clean and warm, so you can stay focused on the task at hand—whatever the season.
Not all gloves are made equal, though. Here are four great options from Cyclone, each with its own strengths:
Ideal for: Light pruning, potting, and everyday garden jobs
These gloves combine comfort and flexibility, making them perfect for tasks where dexterity matters—like planting seedlings or tying up tomatoes. The snug fit helps you grip tools easily without bulky padding getting in the way. Plus they are touchscreen friendly, so you can answer calls or upload your garden selfies on your phone without taking them off!
Ideal for: Heavy-duty work like digging, shifting mulch, or lifting bricks
When the job calls for strength, these are the gloves to reach for. They’re tough, durable, and designed to protect your hands from abrasions during demanding landscaping or construction-type tasks.
Ideal for: Cold, early morning gardening or winter jobs
Gardening doesn’t stop in winter and neither should you. These thermal gloves keep your hands warm while still allowing movement and protection. Great for frosty mornings or working in cooler climates.
Ideal for: Delicate jobs like seed sowing, transplanting, or fine weeding
If you need precision, Invisigrip gloves offer a second-skin feel. They’re lightweight and breathable, with excellent grip—perfect for those fiddly jobs where accuracy matters.
What would I pick?
Just like any tool, there’s the right glove for the job! Though if I had to choose just one pair, it’s the Invisigrips all the way for me! I keep a pair in the garden shed, a pair at the backdoor and a pair in the car. I even wear them when I’m riding my bike in winter!
