{"product_id":"dig-the-glove-slate-corduroy-gardening-gloves-in-m-l-l-xl-burgon-ball","title":"Burgon \u0026 Ball Dig The Glove Slate Corduroy Gardening Gloves","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Slate Corduroy Dig The Glove from \u003cstrong\u003eBurgon \u0026amp; Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e is a properly serious gardening glove — padded palms for protection through heavy work, soft corduroy that stays flexible when wet, mesh-stretch backs for breathability, leather-trimmed cuff and an adjustable wrist strap to keep the soil out. 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. Easier to make a proper fist, easier to grip tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable wrist strap\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps dirt, mulch and water from running down into the gloves. Essential for any extended digging session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine leather cuff trim\u003c\/strong\u003e — reinforces the wrist edge against wear and gives a properly finished look. 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. 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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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