How to Buy Gardening Gloves

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Gardening is hard work. Not only is it considered exercise, but you can also injure yourself while doing it. Take precautions by wearing a good pair of gardening gloves. They will prevent blisters and keep you looking stylish in the process.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Research what kind of gardening gloves you will need. Some gloves come with more padding, while others come with extra grips so you can finish your work faster.

Step2

Decide how much you're willing to spend on gardening gloves before you compare your options. Some gloves feel amazing but cost much more than they're worth. Buy gloves that are both comfortable and within your budget.

Step3

Try on lots of gardening gloves. They should be slightly baggy but shouldn't fall off your hands. You should have full range of motion of all of your fingers in the gloves.

Step4

Test the gloves with gardening equipment at the store. You might find that some gloves add too much bulk to your hands, making it hard for you to use gardening shears or a leaf rake without additional strain.

Step5

Find gloves that you can wash. Most gloves are made from cotton, which is easy to throw into the washing machine. Keep in mind that the softest fabrics won't feel the same after they have been washed, so focus more on gloves that are well padded and not rough on your hands.

Step6

Pick out gloves that look nice. Gardening gloves are a safety garment and aren't always fun to wear. By choosing gloves with a fun pattern, you will be happy to put them on at the start of every gardening session.

Tips & Warnings

Consider buying a matching set of gardening gloves and clogs. Many garden centers sell them together so you can match.
Buy gardening gloves for everyone in the house who is interested in gardening. You don't want your family members using your gloves, because they may stretch them out or wear them out in the wrong places.
Buy your gardening gloves in the off-season. If you buy your gloves before the spring or fall, you will have more of a selection from which to choose.
Don't buy a pair of gardening gloves online. There isn't a standard pattern for gloves, and you might find that the perfect gloves you ordered are either too small or too large for your hands. Avoid this situation by buying your gloves at a store and trying them on before buying them.