Comments on: On the Question of Gloves

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:08:29 +0000

I have a really hard time with garden gloves, too. Most feel so bulky and latex ones make my hands sweat like Dan S. in the Saraha eating jalapenos And congrats on getting your first batch of garlic in the ground. It is soooo worth the wait.

By: Rebecca W

Rebecca W — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:14:36 +0000

Putting on a cream or lotion before gloves, that has a high percentage of calendula in it, really helps with the cracking on the tips of the fingers. It looks like green petroleum jelly, however most are made without any petroleum products.

By: gialuna

gialuna — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:04:46 +0000

Hey Willie,

The tactile part of gardening is really important to me and I often choose to go glove-less. I do like to use latex or nitrile examination gloves so I retain the sensation in my fingertips and use them under gloves for heavier projects. I use them for some housework stuff as well.

By: Willi

Willi — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:49:52 +0000

Thank you all for the Atlas recommendation. I will definitely have to pick up a pair. Maybe one of my New Year’s Gardening resolution can be to actually give gloves a chance. Genevieve–I love the tip of putting lotion on before the gloves. I bet that really helps. And Dee, I’m glad I wasn’t the only person who liked the West County Gloves, but was turned off by the press kit.

By: Dee/reddirtramblings

Dee/reddirtramblings — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:25:45 +0000

Willi, I had the same reaction to their press kit, although I love the gloves. I never wore gloves until my hands started to age & I got early arthritis. I began wearing Bionic gloves to help with the joint pain, and they worked, so I became a glove wearer. Then, when I went gluten and casein free, my hands quite hurting. I still wear gloves, and I have fake fingernails (which I’m sure aren’t that great for the environment, but . . . .)

Great review. Cute photos too.~~Dee

By: Genevieve

Genevieve — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:06:00 +0000

I really like the Mud Glove style Atlas gloves. If you want more tactile sensation then try the Atlas Nitrile gloves as Nick and Joyce suggest – they’re very thin – too thin for my taste – but there’s no doubt you can feel what you are doing.

I’m a pro so I had to get used to gloves – even with them my hands will crack sometimes in winter – not cool! But usually a good slather with lotion before wearing my cotton-lined Atlas ones does the trick!

By: Joyce Moty

Joyce Moty — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:02:25 +0000

Willie,
I wear gloves to garden for protection and safety. The best gloves for gardening are the nitrile ones that cost a little more but are thin, but strong, so that you can feel your work. The gloves have a rubber covering on the finger tips and palm but leave the top of the hand with cloth so that your hands do not sweat on hot days. Atlas makes them, but I have also found them at different garden centers. The gloves come in a great range of colors so that they are fun to wear and match your outfit. They are easy to care for and wash in the washing machine and always stay soft.
Joyce

By: Laurel

Laurel — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:27:50 +0000

Ummm, ya….that does defeat the purpose. But, on the upside, they do look like they are pretty nifty gloves. Oh, and I LOVE the boots!

By: Nick Guilford

Nick Guilford — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:55:11 +0000

In the cool season, I love the Atlas Nitrile Grip gloves. They are far more durable than their blue handed cousins. In the summer, they are too sweaty though.

By: Willi

Willi — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:58:54 +0000

I agree…and I wish that someone would make garden gloves that were comfortable and stretchy, but didn’t wear out so quickly!