Don't want to scratch yourself on brambles? Want to protect your arms from poison ivy or chiggers? Need to do heavy duty planting but don't want to wear a long-sleeve shirt? The CharGuy Long Sleeve Gardening gloves are perfect for you.

There are many gardening gloves on the market, but which are the best for working with brambles? Here are three options that may be the best fit for you. Most gardening gloves through their choice of construction materials alone will offer some degree of water resistance. This is usually more than adequate for most outdoor jobs. If, however, you find that your garden gets particularly damp, or you need to do work around a pond, a fully waterproofed pair may be a good investment – no one likes having cold, wet hands! Do I need heat-resistant gloves?

For gloves designed for handling thorns and completing other heavy-duty tasks, we kept in mind that their durability may affect their comfort, but we still considered if they were practical for long-term wear. We also considered those gloves’ designs and noted any helpful features that made certain pairs stand out. To test durability, we thought about how each pair of gloves held up compared to other gloves of similar design and how they may perform long-term with appropriate use. We also followed manufacturer care instructions and washed any gloves listed as machine washable. We took note of shrinkage, change in texture, or performance after washing. Finally, after wearing each pair of gloves for multiple hours, we looked at the list price of the gloves and considered the overall value based on their performance as a whole. We made a note of any situations or circumstances where the gloves would be especially helpful or not useful at all. To further test the durability of 12 standout pairs of gloves, we continued to wear them for six months. During this period, we noted any signs of wear and considered whether the gloves became more comfortable or less effective at protecting our hands. Lastly, we collected all of our testing data, and our team of editors reviewed it to create the product descriptions in this roundup. Most gardening gloves are available in a range of sizes, and while they may not all adhere to quite the same sizing standards, they should offer a measurement guide allowing you to find your ideal fit.Opting for gloves that are too small may limit your range of movement or cause discomfort. Gloves that are too large may rub, hamper your dexterity and could even present a safety risk while using power tools. Do I need arm protection? Some pairs of highly-rated gloves failed to hold up in our tests and were not included in our ranking. What to look for when buying gardening gloves You should always use the right tool for the right job, and gardening gloves are no exception. While no one will stop you from using pruning gloves for planting vegetables, that is not what it is designed for, which means its use can result in discomfort and frustration.

Free XGT 40V Max Brushless 125mm (5') Angle Grinder - Slide Switch (Battery & charger not included) She adds, “I never, ever use the dryer, though; just lay them out to air dry. I probably have 10 to 15 pairs of gloves, and I store them in a Tupperware container in the laundry room.”But, with there being so many different types of gloves on the market, how can you tell you’re getting the right pair for the job? That’s where we can help. We recruited Farmer Rich, a seventh-generation fruit and vegetable farmer, to test a range of gardening gloves to find those that provide the best performance.