Best Gardening Gloves 2024

With spring finally taking hold of the UK, many people are starting to turn their attention to their gardens with an eye on getting those tough jobs done before the summer. Garden work can bring with it a fair few dangers, so it's important to make sure you have the right equipment before heading out to battle the weeds. Perhaps the most important piece of equipment for any gardener is a reliable pair of gloves, keeping hands nimble and comfortable to get the job done.

The right gardening gloves will provide comfort and protection in the garden

At WorkGloves.co.uk, we know a thing or two about hand protection, and we've taken the liberty of hand-picking the Best Gardening Gloves available this year. These gloves provide varying levels of protection, but all will be a valuable asset in the garden. Read on, and decide which pair is right for you.

Find the Best Gardening Gloves for You

Below, we've separated this guide out into different areas to help you find your ideal gardening gloves. If you know the kind of gloves that are ideal for you, then click on the below heading to head on down to the gloves for you. If not, scroll down, and view each of our gloves in full.

• Best All-Round Gardening Gloves
• Best Thorn Proof Gardening Gloves
• Best Gardening Gloves for Weeding
• Best Gardening Gloves for Hedging and Hedge Laying
• Best Gardening Gloves for Chainsaw Use
• Best Thermal Gardening Gloves
• Best Waterproof Gardening Gloves

Best All Round Gardening Gloves

Cutter Goatskin Leather Original Water Repellent Gloves CW300

Why We Love Them... 

• Thick leather gloves with a reinforced palm
• Ideal for most types of gardening and outdoor work
• Water resistant for use with damp weather and tools
• Protective enough for thorn handling, weeding and planting

Ideal For....

• Most gardening tasks including weeding, planting, digging and hedging

Editor's Verdict: Thick, reinforced, water-repellent and grippy, the Cutter CW300 Gloves are ideal for most gardening tasks, ranging from digging and hedging to planting and weeding. The water repellence makes them ideal for use in wetter weather, while extended cuffs protect the wrist.

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Best Thorn Proof Gardening Gloves

HexArmor ThornArmor 3092 Gardening and Landscaping Gloves

Why We Love Them... 

• Three layers of SuperFabric can defend against most thorns
• Flexible enough to handle twigs, plants and bulbs
• Feature a breathable back that is ideal in warmer weather
• Velcro strap ensures a comfortable fit

Ideal For...

• Handling thorns, sharp twigs and shrubbery

Editor's Verdict: For handling thorns, there's nothing better suited than the HexArmor ThornArmor 3092 Gardening and Landscaping Gloves. Three layers of SuperFabric will protect against most thorns, while a Velcro strap ensures a secure fit.

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Best Gardening Gloves for Weeding

Briers Blue Bamboo Gardening Gloves

Why We Love Them... 

• Flexible nature offers outstanding dexterity for handling plants, bulbs and weeds
• Bamboo construction is ideal for handling weeds
• Deodorising for use in hot summery weather
• Elasticated wrist ensures a secure and comfortable fit

Ideal For...

• Weeding, planting and bulbing

Editor's Verdict: For weeding, you need good mechanical protection, grip, dexterity and wrist protection. The Briers Blue Bamboo Gardening Gloves provide just that, and use a bamboo lining to protect against weeds and more.

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Best Gardening Gloves for Hedging and Hedge Laying

Delta Plus FBN49 Cowhide Grain Leather Gloves 

Why We Love Them... 

• Thicker gloves are ideal for handling sticks and twigs
• Use cowhide leather for providing superb dexterity despite thickness
• Thick enough to protect against thorns and weeds
• Affordable gloves will last through summer

Ideal For...

• Thicker design ideal for hedging and hedge laying

Editor's Verdict: The Delta Plus FBN49 Cowhide Leather Gloves offer a good combination of dexterity and durability, making them ideal for handling shrubbery, twigs and more. The gloves are popular in the hedging and hedge laying industries.

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Best Gardening Gloves for Chainsaw Use

Cutter Professional Thermal Chainsaw Gloves CW500

Why We Love Them... 

• Gloves that are certified for use with chainsaws
• Thinsulate lining helps to keep the cold at bay
• Reinforced PVC patches provide good protection
• Flexible enough to handle chainsaws and other tools

Ideal For...

• Using chainsaws and other equipment

Editor's Verdict: The Cutter Professional Thermal Chainsaw Gloves CW500 are certified for use with chainsaws and use reinforced PVC patches for excellent mechanical protection. The gloves also use a Thinsulate lining, for offering superb protection against the cold.

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Best Thermal Gardening Gloves

Briers Ultimate Lined Leather Gardening Gloves

Why We Love Them... 

• Plush lining keeps the hands warm in cold gardening conditions
• Thick leather construction protects against common garden hazards
• Keystone thumb ensures good levels of dexterity
• Soft interior provides outstanding levels of comfort

Ideal For...

• Most gardening tasks in cold and wet weather 

Editor's Verdict: With a plush lining and soft interior, the Briers Ultimate Lined Leather Gardening Gloves can keep the hands warm during cold weather gardening. The gloves use a keystone thumb for dexterity, while good protection allows you to handle thorns, shrubbery and more.

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Best Waterproof Gardening Gloves

Ejendals Tegera 295 Thermal Waterproof Work Gloves

Why We Love Them... 

• Thinsulate lining keeps the hands both warm and dry
• Designed to be completely waterproof, ideal for wet gardening
• Durable design is perfect for planting, bulbing and weeding
• Dexterous enough for handling tools such as spades

Ideal For...

• Winter gardening, digging, weeding and planting

Editor's Verdict: The highly popular Ejendals Tegera 295 Thermal Waterproof Gloves use a Thinsulate lining, which provides total protection against water and good thermal resistance. The gloves are also highly dexterous, ideal for planting, digging, weeding and more.

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Don't Stop Looking: View Our Full Gardening Range

Are you looking for something slightly different to the gloves on our list? While these are some of our favourite gardening gloves, we stock a wide range of alternatives that may be more suited to your gardening needs. To view our entire range of gardening gloves, take a look at our Gardening Work Gloves category.

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