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Beneath the pretty gingham, these are a genuinely capable working glove: padded palms cushion the hand through weeding, planting, and pruning, two-way stretch mesh panels between the fingers keep them breathable and flexible, and a snug elasticated wrist keeps soil and debris where it belongs — out of the glove. Best of all, they're machine-washable at 30°C, so however muddy a session gets, they come out of the next wash looking fresh again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey come from \u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Sheffield toolmaker who've been making garden tools since 1730, as part of their much-loved \u003cstrong\u003eCollector Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coordinated family of pretty, practical garden kit designed to be mixed, matched, and collected. 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They suit average to slightly broader women's hands comfortably; the stretch panels mean they're forgiving across a range of hand sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have particularly small or particularly broad hands, the Briers range offers more precise sizing options. But for most women's hands, the one-size fit here works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Collector Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese gloves belong to Burgon \u0026amp; Ball's Collector Range — a coordinated collection of cheerful, country-styled garden kit designed to go together. The Heritage Green check pairs beautifully with other pieces in the range, from watering cans and pruners to handy caddies and seed tins, so you can build a coordinated, properly curated set over time. For gardeners who like their kit to feel considered rather than thrown together, it's a lovely thing to collect into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePretty, practical, and sensibly priced, these make a charming gift for a gardening friend. 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They're also some of the most important pollinator plants of the late season, which feels right: a glove that nods quietly to the bees and butterflies as you go about the work that supports them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade by \u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Sheffield toolmaker who've been making garden tools since 1730, as part of their RHS-endorsed \"Gifts for Gardeners\" collection. 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Burgon \u0026amp; Ball have built genuinely thoughtful working features into these:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushioned palm\u003c\/strong\u003e — proper protection for everyday garden work, reducing hand fatigue during longer sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGathered wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e — close-fitting cuff that keeps soil, mulch, and small debris from finding their way down your sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft yet tough fabric with built-in stretch\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible enough for fiddly tasks like deadheading and tying, durable enough to take repeated use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnug, flexible fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — moves naturally with your hand rather than sliding around as you work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine-washable at 30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e — significantly more practical than most workwear gloves. Pop them in with the next dark wash and they come out fresh for next time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat last point is worth dwelling on. Most gardening gloves can't go in the washing machine — the construction or coatings can't take it. These can, which means they stay looking nice rather than gradually accumulating a season of soil into the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are a \u003cstrong\u003euniversal women's fit, size 8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e (a glove length of around 23.5cm tip to cuff) — equivalent to a UK women's medium. They suit average to slightly broader women's hands, and many smaller men's hands as well thanks to the stretch fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have particularly small or particularly broad hands, our Briers range may offer a more precise fit. But for most women's hands, the universal sizing here works comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the loveliest gardening gifts you can give someone — practical enough to be used, beautiful enough to be appreciated, and rooted in proper horticultural heritage rather than novelty. 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Their RHS-endorsed \"Gifts for Gardeners\" collection draws on the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Lindley Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most significant horticultural libraries and archives in the world, containing thousands of botanical illustrations and historical garden materials. 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Set against a \u003cstrong\u003edeep, moody background\u003c\/strong\u003e, the rich pinks, reds and purples of the flowers take centre stage — celebrating two of the most theatrical bloom families in the cottage garden, the kinds of flowers that make people stop in their tracks at a Chelsea Flower Show stand or a generously-planted June border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Sheffield toolmaker who've been making garden tools since 1730, in their RHS-endorsed \"Gifts for Gardeners\" collection. Drawn from the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Lindley Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the world's most significant horticultural archives. 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The kind of glove a working gardener reaches for when there's actual digging, pruning, or heavy planting to do, and the kind that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Sheffield toolmakers \u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e, who've been making proper garden tools and accessories since 1730 and are RHS-endorsed. The Dig The Glove range is their dedicated work-glove collection — built for serious gardening rather than show, available in several fabrics and colourways. This is the slate-grey corduroy version — properly handsome, properly hard-wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes them work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded palms\u003c\/strong\u003e — the genuine Dig The Glove signature. Real protection during heavy or repetitive work; particularly noticeable when pruning thorny roses, handling rough materials, or doing extended planting sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, hardwearing corduroy\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly tactile, comfortable from the first wear, and crucially \u003cem\u003edoesn't stiffen when wet\u003c\/em\u003e. Most fabric gloves go rigid after rain or wet planting; corduroy stays workable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-way stretch mesh between fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps the gloves breathable on warm days, and gives the fingers proper freedom of movement for delicate work (handling seedlings, untangling roots, opening tool boxes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElastane-rich backs\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible fit that moves with your hand rather than fighting it. 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Particularly welcome on a corduroy glove where the soft fabric could otherwise look slightly utilitarian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine washable\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly important for working gloves; they get muddy quickly, and being able to throw them in the machine is the difference between a glove that stays in use and one that ends up forgotten in the shed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dig The Glove range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dig The Glove\" is Burgon \u0026amp; Ball's dedicated \u003cstrong\u003ework-glove collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — the heavier-duty range built for proper digging, pruning, planting and weeding. Distinct from their lighter \u003cem\u003eLove the Glove\u003c\/em\u003e decorative collection (the floral and tweed fabrics designed for lighter gardening), Dig The Glove is the workshop-rated line: padded palms, reinforced fabrics, proper closures. When B\u0026amp;B want to make a serious working glove, this is the range they put their name on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find yourself doing a lot of heavy planting, pruning, or general garden labour, the Dig The Glove range is the right place to start. For lighter, prettier gardening — deadheading, picking flowers for the kitchen, light potting — the Love the Glove collection's tweed and floral options give you the gardening glove without the heavy-duty bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll use them for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning roses, shrubs and hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e — padded palms protect from thorns; the leather cuff trim adds extra protection at the wrist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigging and planting\u003c\/strong\u003e — the wrist strap keeps mud out; the breathable mesh keeps hands cool during sustained work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder and bed clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — handling debris, brambles, dead plant material. The hardwearing corduroy resists snagging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotting up and dividing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the flexible fit means proper hand control for delicate root work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving compost and mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dust-resistant cuff and machine-washable fabric make this honest dirty work survivable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round general gardening\u003c\/strong\u003e — from spring border preparation through to autumn cut-back, these gloves cover the gardening calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits women's medium and most men's medium hands; the common everyday size for many gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL\/XL\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits larger hands and many men. If you're between sizes or like a slightly looser fit for layering with thin liner gloves in winter, sizing up to L\/XL is sensible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball gloves are designed for comfort and movement rather than tight precision fit — the elastane-rich backs and stretchy mesh accommodate a range of hand shapes within each size band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgon \u0026amp; Ball (Dig The Glove range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardwearing corduroy outer; elastane-rich back panels; two-way stretch mesh between fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padded palms for protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather trim with adjustable wrist strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slate grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e M\/L or L\/XL (selectable variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine washable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e GLOGREYCORML (M\/L) \/ GLOGREYCORLXL (L\/XL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Burgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball are one of Britain's oldest toolmakers, founded in Sheffield in 1730. They're \u003cstrong\u003eRHS-endorsed\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplier to the Royal Horticultural Society, and the chosen manufacturer for the Sophie Conran licensed garden tool collection. We stock their range because they make proper garden tools and workwear the proper way — tested in real working gardens, built to last decades rather than seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Burgon \u0026amp; Ball gloves family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like these, the wider B\u0026amp;B glove range carries the same quality and design thinking. Pieces in the collection include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig The Glove range\u003c\/strong\u003e — the work-glove line, available in multiple fabrics including corduroy (this), jersey, leather and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLove the Glove range\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lighter decorative gardening glove line, in tweed, floral prints and patterned fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Fauna gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e — B\u0026amp;B's mid-range glove line with botanical prints and durable fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Green and Red Check Collection gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Collector Range gloves in heritage gingham patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent gloves for different gardening jobs — we stock several B\u0026amp;B glove lines deliberately so customers can choose the right gloves for their style of gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA proper pair of gardening gloves is one of those genuinely useful gifts — the kind of present a working gardener will actually use and remember you for. Particularly suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA new gardener\u003c\/strong\u003e — the first proper pair of work gloves makes serious gardening significantly more pleasant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA keen kitchen gardener or allotmenteer\u003c\/strong\u003e — these are the gloves for proper digging and pruning days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly paired with a Sophie Conran trowel, dibber, or secateurs for a complete planting set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristmas gifts for gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — gloves arrive ready for spring digging and planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA house-warming gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for someone with a new garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt £17.49 the price point sits comfortably in mid-range gifting territory — substantial enough to feel properly considered, accessible enough to bundle with seeds or a small tool for a more generous gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small thought: there's a particular satisfaction in starting the gardening year with a fresh pair of work gloves — not yet broken in, properly clean, the leather trim and corduroy still sharp. Three months later they'll be soil-stained and faintly compost-scented, properly worn into the shape of your hands, and exactly where they belong. The kind of object that reads better through use than fresh out of the packet. 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The textured hi-grip coating on the palms and fingers helps you keep a steady hold on trowels, hand forks, and plant pots, even when things are a bit damp. A soft stretch back and comfort-fit cuff make them flexible and snug for longer sessions at the potting bench or on the plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe water-resistant finish shrugs off dewy mornings and wet foliage so you can get on with planting, weeding, and general tidy-ups without having to change gloves. Bright colours make them easy to spot among the tools. The classic everyday glove for the working garden — the proper \"always one to hand\" set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eBriers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the long-established UK gardenwear specialists. We stock them because they make properly priced everyday workwear that does the job without fuss — not luxury, not heritage-styled, just honest practical gardening kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy they work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured hi-grip coating on palms AND fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives confident hold on the slippery things every garden produces: glazed pots, wet trowel handles, hosepipes, wet plant stems, plastic packaging. Most gloves only coat the palm; the Comfi Grips extend the grip onto the fingers, which is where it matters for fiddly work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-resistant finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — not fully waterproof, but enough to shrug off the dewy mornings, damp foliage and wet soil of British gardening. You can carry on without your hands going clammy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft stretch back\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible, breathable, and shapes to your hand. Lets you make a proper fist or splay your fingers for fine work without the glove fighting you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort-fit cuff\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly snug at the wrist without being constricting. Keeps grit out, keeps the glove on through energetic work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — not bulky, not heavy. The kind of glove you can wear all day without your hands cooking on a warm summer afternoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree pairs in coordinating colours\u003c\/strong\u003e — properly bright, easy to spot when one inevitably goes missing in the compost heap or under a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"three pairs\" advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe triple pack solves the gardener's perennial glove problem — the way single pairs tend to migrate around the garden, get muddy, end up in the wash, or simply disappear:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep one pair by the back door\u003c\/strong\u003e — for the \"just nipping out to grab some herbs\" moments. Doesn't matter how dirty they get; just grab them and go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep one pair in the shed\u003c\/strong\u003e — for proper gardening sessions where you start in the shed and work outwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep one pair in the car\u003c\/strong\u003e — for allotment runs, garden centre visits where you might end up handling plants, or impromptu pruning at someone else's garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOR keep all three pairs together\u003c\/strong\u003e — so when one pair is in the wash, the other two are still in rotation. You're never caught without gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright colours make this practical: a pink, blue or green pair caught in your peripheral vision is much easier to spot than another neutral glove pair lost under a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll use them for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday garden tidy-ups\u003c\/strong\u003e — deadheading, weeding, pulling debris, moving pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e — handling seedlings, dropping seeds, firming compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenhouse work\u003c\/strong\u003e — tying in tomatoes, picking ripe peppers, watering rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllotment quick visits\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \"just checking on the brassicas\" trips where you don't want to faff with heavy work gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer gardening\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hi-grip coating works particularly well on slippery glazed ceramic and damp terracotta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet-weather gardening\u003c\/strong\u003e — the water-resistant finish makes spring and autumn work more pleasant when conditions are damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTying-in plants and trellis work\u003c\/strong\u003e — the dexterity of the lightweight glove lets you handle string and ties with proper precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavier work — serious digging, pruning thick rose stems, handling rough materials — you'll want our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dura-grip-general-worker-gloves-m-and-l\"\u003eBriers Dura Grip General Worker\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dig-the-glove-slate-corduroy-gardening-gloves-in-m-l-l-xl-burgon-ball\"\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball Dig The Glove\u003c\/a\u003e at the higher tiers. 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Worth knowing how they compare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriers Comfi Grips Triple Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e (this) — £9.99 for 3 pairs. Lightweight everyday gloves with grip + water resistance. Best for daily tidy-ups, mixed jobs, having gloves always to hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriers Dura Grip General Worker\u003c\/strong\u003e — £3.99 a pair. Heavier rubber-palm coated workhorse with snug cuff. Best for serious work where you need more grip and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball Dig The Glove (Slate Corduroy)\u003c\/strong\u003e — £17.49. Mid-range work glove with padded palms, leather cuff trim. Best for heavy digging, pruning thorns, serious labour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball Love the Glove\u003c\/strong\u003e — decorative range with tweed\/floral fabrics. Best for lighter gardening, presenting well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball Collector Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — heritage gingham patterns (Green and Red Check)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost gardeners end up with two or three pairs of different gloves through the year. The Comfi Grips Triple Pack is the everyday-everywhere starter kit; the Dig The Glove is the proper-work upgrade; the Love the Glove is the smart-but-functional pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Briers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBriers are one of the UK's most-established gardenwear specialists, supplying gloves, boots, aprons, kneeling pads and the wider range of practical garden clothing to British gardeners for generations. We stock them because they make properly priced everyday workwear that just gets on with the job — honest, accessible, well-built for the price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou always need another pair of gloves. This set gives you three comfy pairs with excellent grip, so there is always one to hand and one spare when the first pair goes walkabout. 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Hours of pruning where the secateurs press into the same spot of the thumb. A morning of digging where every spade-thrust loads the same point on the index finger. A long afternoon potting on, hand-firming compost into hundreds of small modules. These are the gloves for that work — built with extra padding precisely where repetitive tasks bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade by \u003cstrong\u003eBriers\u003c\/strong\u003e, a long-established British glove maker. 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The pair you'll appreciate three hours into a pruning job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced contact points\u003c\/strong\u003e on the palm and finger areas that take the most wear from rough materials, tool handles, and repeated handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable wrist strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — pulls the cuff snug against your wrist so the gloves don't ride up or shift mid-task. 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For everyday general maintenance with knuckle protection, our \u003cem\u003eBriers Advanced Flex \u0026amp; Protect Gardening Gloves\u003c\/em\u003e cover most jobs comfortably. These are the third pair — the heavy-duty option for when the work is genuinely demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing between the Briers range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking at our Briers gloves and not sure which pair suits you, here's the honest summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced All-Weather\u003c\/strong\u003e — for cold, wet, and winter conditions. Fleece-lined, water-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Flex \u0026amp; Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e — the everyday workhorse. 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The Flora \u0026amp; Fauna design is the most charming of all Burgon \u0026amp; Ball's RHS prints — a delicate scattering of dainty songbirds among fine, fluttering foliage, the kind of scene you half-see from the corner of your eye on a quiet morning in the borders. It's a soft, elegant, gentle pattern, and a lovely thing to wear while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design has serious heritage behind it. The illustrations are elegant Chinese watercolours and hand-coloured engravings \u003cstrong\u003edating from 1819 to 1912\u003c\/strong\u003e, specially selected from the \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Lindley Collections\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the world's most significant horticultural archives. 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The Red Check Collection gloves from Burgon \u0026amp; Ball are dressed in a cheerful classic red gingham, finished with a charming ric-rac trim at the wrist, and they bring a proper dose of country-cottage warmth to the most everyday garden jobs. Bright, jolly, and unmistakably summery, they're the sort of thing that turns weeding into something that feels just a touch more like a pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut they're far from all show. Beneath the pretty gingham, these are a genuinely capable working glove: padded palms cushion the hand through weeding, planting, and pruning, two-way stretch mesh panels between the fingers keep them breathable and flexible, and a snug elasticated wrist keeps soil and debris where it belongs — out of the glove. 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The slow Sunday morning where you wander out with a cup of tea, deadhead a few roses, check on the salvias, water the pots, and gently lose an hour without quite realising. The pair you put on because they feel nice — not because you're tackling a specific job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecotton-rich liner\u003c\/strong\u003e is what gives them their name. Where most gardening gloves use synthetic linings that prioritise quick-drying performance, these have a soft, warm, absorbent feel against the skin — like the difference between a synthetic running top and a worn-in cotton tee. They're not the highest-tech gloves in the Briers range. They're the ones that feel like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade by \u003cstrong\u003eBriers\u003c\/strong\u003e, a long-established British glove maker. 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Supplied to us through our partners at \u003cstrong\u003eAllotMate\u003c\/strong\u003e, who curate proper, well-made tools and equipment for gardeners and allotmenteers who'd rather buy once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes them different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost garden gloves protect the hand and ignore the wrist. These do both:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated neoprene wrist guard\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides gentle compression and support to the wrist joint, helping reduce strain during repeated motions like pruning, digging, raking, and lifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofiber palm\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible and grippy without the bulk of heavy padding. Lets you keep proper feel for tools and plants while still protecting the contact points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyester back\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible and breathable, allowing comfortable hand movement without the gloves feeling stiff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort lining\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed for longer wear, the kind of detail that matters most after the first hour rather than the first minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable material combination\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for repeated regular use rather than occasional light tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrist support is the genuine differentiator. If you've ever finished a gardening session and felt it in your wrists rather than your back, these are the pair to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen you'll reach for them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese come into their own during the kind of work that builds up wrist load over time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong pruning sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e — winter rose pruning, hedge cutting, fruit tree work where secateurs or loppers are in your hand for hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigging and turning soil\u003c\/strong\u003e — repetitive spade work that loads the wrist with each thrust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaking, sweeping, and clearing\u003c\/strong\u003e — long sessions of repeated arm-and-wrist motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifting and shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e — barrows, sacks of compost, heavy pots, where the wrist takes the load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral garden maintenance for older or arthritic hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — anyone managing existing wrist or joint discomfort will appreciate the gentle support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter an injury\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you're returning to gardening after a wrist sprain or strain and want a bit of extra reassurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor everyday lightweight dexterous work, our \u003cem\u003eBriers Advanced Performance Gardening Gloves\u003c\/em\u003e are the better pair. For cold and wet conditions, the \u003cem\u003eBriers Advanced All-Weather\u003c\/em\u003e pair is what you want. These are specifically the pair for when wrist comfort matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on wrist support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe neoprene wrist guard in these gloves provides gentle compression and warmth around the joint — the kind of support a lot of gardeners find genuinely helpful for everyday wrist fatigue, mild RSI, or general \"gardener's wrist.\" It's not a medical brace, and it's not a substitute for proper care if you have a serious wrist injury or chronic condition. But for the ordinary aches and strains that come with regular gardening, it's a thoughtful design feature that earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a known wrist condition, it's always worth a word with your GP or physiotherapist before relying on a working glove for support — they'll be able to tell you whether something more specific is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing between the Briers range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest summary across the Briers range we stock:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lightweight everyday pair. Maximum dexterity, breathable, the ones you'll keep on all day for fiddly work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Flex \u0026amp; Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e — everyday with knuckle protection. Good when general work includes some shrub-pruning or rough-stemmed plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Grip \u0026amp; Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavy-duty with fingertip padding. For long pruning sessions, digging, and repetitive heavy work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e (these) — the wrist-support pair. For repetitive work where wrist fatigue or strain is a concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced All-Weather\u003c\/strong\u003e — for cold, wet, and winter conditions. Fleece-lined, water-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've had wrist twinges from gardening — even mild ones — these are worth trying alongside whichever everyday pair you already use. They're particularly good as a partner to the Performance gloves: the Performance pair for the dexterous bits, this pair for the longer harder bits where the wrist starts to ache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 24cm length, 10.5cm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 25cm length, 11cm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Large\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately 26.5cm length, 11cm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe neoprene cuff provides a secure, supportive working fit across all sizes. If you're between sizes and primarily want the wrist support benefit, size up — a slightly looser hand fit with proper cuff support works better than the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking after them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeoprene-cuffed gloves keep their support best with a bit of care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e after muddy tasks — the neoprene cuff doesn't take kindly to machine washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShake out\u003c\/strong\u003e well to remove soil and debris before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir dry\u003c\/strong\u003e away from direct heat — radiators or tumble dryers will damage the neoprene's elasticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore flat or hung loose\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than scrunched up, so the wrist support keeps its shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the cuff fit\u003c\/strong\u003e occasionally — if the neoprene starts to feel stretched or loose over time, that's a sign it's done its work and a fresh pair is due\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Briers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBriers are a trusted British brand specialising in practical garden gloves and protective wear. They've built their reputation on producing reliable, season-appropriate gloves at fair prices — not flashy, not gimmicky, just well-designed kit that does what gardeners actually need it to do. We stock their range because the simple practical things in a garden often matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout AllotMate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllotMate curate proper, well-made tools and equipment for gardeners and allotmenteers who'd rather buy once than buy often. We work with them through a direct fulfilment arrangement, which means your order ships from their warehouse to your door — same Briers gloves, slightly faster delivery, and consistent stock levels because they handle their own inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalm\u003c\/strong\u003e: microfiber — flexible, grippy, durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack\u003c\/strong\u003e: polyester — flexible, breathable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuff\u003c\/strong\u003e: neoprene wrist guard for joint support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining\u003c\/strong\u003e: comfort lining for longer-wear sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium, Large, or Extra Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e: pruning, digging, repetitive garden work, general maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e: Briers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied through\u003c\/strong\u003e: AllotMate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA small thought: wrist comfort isn't something gardeners traditionally think about until they have to. 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