Work Gloves
Get your job done in comfort and safety with the best work gloves available from Better Lawns & Garden.
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Mechanix
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Coyote Tactical Gloves (Large, Brown)
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Designed for durability, the Mechanix Wear M-Pact Coyote Tactical Gloves are made primarily from rubber and come in five sizes: small, medium, large, x-large and xx-large.
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Mechanix Wear actually made these gloves for military use, a fact that we feel cements their ability to also work well for gardening work. These gloves feature heavy absorbent padding along the palms and fingertips, as well as guards for the fingers and knuckles made of thermoplastic rubber. The padding is meant to protect your hands from fatigue while you work. The guards, while originally devoted to safeguarding from abrasion and impact injuries, work to protect from sharp thorns, splinters and other coarse gardening materials.
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Opinions on this pair of work gloves lean strongly toward the positive. Consumers predominantly appreciate the level of protection the gloves provide, as well as their ease of use. Gardeners will find these gloves easy to use as they move from task to task; the gloves have been designed with flexibility and dexterity in mind, making it easy to pull weeds, scatter mulch and plant fresh flower bulbs. The fingers of the gloves feature segmentation, allowing you to bend your fingers as needed. One buyer remarked that the gloves’ weight (5.6 oz) also contributes to them being easy to work in. The padding provides ample protection from abrasive elements and even prevents blistering. The only drawbacks seem to be their lack of waterproofing and cold weather padding. Long story short, you don’t want to let these gloves get too wet or use them in the winter months; doing so risks the lifespan of your gloves (or your hands underneath!) A buyer also remarked that they experienced some velcro separation with the wrist straps of the gloves; however, they were easily repaired with a bit of super glue. Overall, if you’re looking for something affordable, guaranteed to last a good while and capable of giving your hands the protection they need, these gloves are a great investment to consider.
Ironclad
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Heavy Utility Work Gloves HUG-04-L
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Made from a durable mixture of PVC, synthetic leather, terry, and stretch nylon, the Ironclad Heavy Utility Work Gloves come in five sizes ranging from small to double extra large.
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Ironclad has taken care in crafting these gloves for durability, lining the seams with double stitching and attaching leather to the fingers and palm of the gloves. Each pair of gloves comes with a special thermoplastic cuff puller designed to secure the gloves to your hands while you wear them.
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Our team (and consumers alike) have mixed feelings about this particular brand of gloves. Many buyers have expressed dissatisfaction with the fit and feel of these gloves, noting that they initially feel too stiff and tight to work in. However, they seem to break in and become easier to wear after a few hours of use. Once your gloves have become more comfortable to wear, you’ll likely find them to be durable equipment capable of getting the job done.
CLC
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Handyman Flex Grip Work Gloves
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CLC’s Handyman Flex Grip Work Gloves may prove more fitting for the style-oriented gardener. CLC designed these gloves with longevity and ease of use in mind.
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Both the palms, thumbs and knuckles of these gloves feature extensive protective padding. CLC has also installed a “Texture Tab” and an elastic cuff (measuring at 1 ½”) in order to ensure the gloves remain easy to put on and take off. These gloves are stitched in such a way as to limit your chances of snagging them on pieces of wood or jutting thorns. They are also insulated against the cold and waterproof enough to resist shrinking after becoming wet. These gloves also come in five sizes, ranging from small to xx large.
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With a rating of 3.9 out of 5, it’s fair to say that buyers enjoy and recommend these gloves. However, many reviewers noted some significant quality issues in newer releases of the product. The previous 125 model is considered ideal; buyers remarked that this particular version had everything you could want in a work glove, including longevity, expertly-stitched padding and a smooth, easy fit. The newer version of the gloves are extremely prone to ripping, and the stitching makes the gloves vulnerable to clumping up, limiting overall dexterity. If you’re going to shell out for these gloves, we recommend you look exclusively for older versions.
