Roses are popular, if capricious, garden plants that are dubbed the "queen of flowers" for a reason. As befits a real queen, the rose demands a lot of attention, but thanks to its sharp thorns, it doesn't necessarily make it easy to give attention. Special rose gloves will help with care, with which you can protect your hands and forearms from injuries.
Rose gloves protect against the sharp thorns
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Leather Gardening Gloves for Men and Women - Isilila Breathable Rose Gloves Anti-Thorn Glove Long Cowhide Leather Sleeves Gardening Gloves for Gardeners Farmers Yellow
18.99 EUR To the product| size | 5 sizes |
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| material | cowhide |
| length | up to elbow |
| color | yellow |
These rose gloves from the Isilila brand are made of robust but soft cowhide leather, which reliably protects against stabs and cuts. Nevertheless, the cuddly material allows you a high degree of freedom of movement. The long protective cuff extends over the elbows and protects hands and forearms from injuries. With these shrub gloves, you can not only trim roses, but also other prickly garden dwellers: cacti, blackberries, sloes, hawthorn, barberries, etc. On Amazon, the majority of users are very satisfied in their reviews of the product. According to customer reports, the glove leather is about two millimeters thick and easily withstands even a cactus that has to be repotted.
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NoCry thorn and puncture resistant leather gardening gloves with extra long forearm shaft, reinforced palms and fingertips, size S, 1 pair
16.00 EUR To the product| size | in 3 sizes |
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| material | Cowhide, goatskin |
| length | to forearm |
| color | White-red |
These puncture and puncture resistant gardening gloves from the British manufacturer NoCry are particularly popular with Amazon customers. Well over 2000 mostly very positive customer reviews speak for a recommendable product that does exactly what it should: protect hands and arms from thorn injuries when cutting roses and other thorn plants. The soft, yet very robust rose gloves have a long shaft made of split cowhide leather, while the palms and fingers are perfectly protected with extra reinforcement made of goatskin. Goatskin is particularly supple and soft, which allows you a high degree of freedom of movement. The NoCry leather glove is available in three different sizes and fits both men and women.
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Dehner rose glove, shrub glove size 7 / S
15.99 EUR To the product| size | in three sizes |
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| material | synthetic |
| length | up to the elbow |
| color | with rose pattern |
If it is important to you to purchase a rose glove made of synthetic material (and not leather), this model from the well-known manufacturer Dehner is the right choice. The Dehner shrub gloves are also very popular on Amazon, as evidenced by the numerous, mostly positive, customer reviews. These work gloves are made of cut and puncture resistant material, which reliably protects hands and forearms. In addition, the hard-wearing palms are additionally reinforced so that you can not only hold and cut roses, but also many other prickly plants. Even blackberry tendrils, thistles, holly or nettles are no longer a problem with the Dehner rose gloves.
Purchase Criteria
material
Rose gloves are primarily intended to protect the wearer from puncture injuries when cutting prickly plants. The best material for this purpose is leather, giving preference to cowhide or goatskin. Leather is cuddly and very soft, which allows you a high level of comfort and the greatest possible freedom of movement, but at the same time puncture-resistant and very robust. In contrast, rose or shrub gloves made of synthetic materials are less robust and do not last as long.
coating
Classic gardening gloves are often coated on the palms, for example with latex. This coating is intended to protect the wearer from moisture, for example during ground work such as weeding. Such a coating is not necessary for rose gloves, since you only want to trim dry undergrowth with them. Instead, it makes more sense if the palms and fingers are extra reinforced, as these areas are particularly vulnerable to thorns.
size and fit
Another very important purchase criterion is the size of the work gloves, because they should have a very good fit and be as tight as possible - without constricting you, of course. Most rose gloves are available in different sizes, whereby you should pay attention to information such as gender specifics (“for men”, “for women” or “for women” or “for men and women”) in the manufacturer’s description. Women's hands are often narrower and smaller than men's hands, which is why adapted sizes make sense here.
length
While normal gardening gloves extend over the wrist at most, rose gloves should have a long cuff. This should lead over the forearms and up to the elbows and thus also shield these areas from cuts and punctures. Like the actual glove, the cuffs should fit as snugly as possible, but be as puncture-resistant as they are flexible, so that your freedom of movement is not restricted.
safety
When it comes to safety, rose gloves must meet three important criteria: they must be abrasion-resistant, puncture-resistant and slash-resistant. After all, their purpose is to protect the wearer from thorns when cutting prickly plants. To do this, the manufacturer must use suitable material (e.g. leather) of the appropriate thickness and with reinforcement at particularly vulnerable points. Gardening gloves coated only with latex are not sufficient for this purpose.
style
Rose gloves are often available in brightly colored patterns, giving your roses a positive example of how they should look and bloom. These rose patterns are beautiful to look at and a lot more fun, but they are not necessary.
youtubefrequently asked Questions
I have a latex allergy. Which gloves are suitable for me?
If you have a latex allergy, you should switch to latex-free gloves. With rose gloves, this works well by choosing models made of pure leather (and without coating!). For coated gardening gloves, you should instead look for models with a nitrile coating.
Can you wash rose gloves?
In principle, you can wash your rose gloves, but you should be very careful with leather models. Leather gloves are washed in the washing machine on a gentle or wool cycle at a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius and if possible with a special detergent. They must not be left to dry in the sun or in the dryer afterwards!
Which manufacturers offer high-quality rose gloves?
You can get high-quality rose gloves from classic suppliers of garden accessories such as Dehner or Gardena. Well-known manufacturers such as Spontex or Kerbl also offer recommended goods. In this area, it is also worth keeping an eye out for British brands such as NoCry or Bradley's: the British, with their enthusiasm for roses, also produce excellent work gloves that are made for this purpose.
Can you also use rose gloves for cutting hedges?
With good, puncture-resistant rose gloves, you can of course not only prune roses, but also all other prickly garden plants. Even cacti can be easily repotted with their help or stinging nettles or thistles can be removed. They are not only suitable as a substitute for real work gloves, for example when cutting hedges with an electric saw. In this case, rose gloves do not meet the necessary safety regulations.
How much do good rose gloves cost?
You have to spend between 15 and 40 euros for good rose gloves, depending on the material and manufacturer. Leather gloves are generally slightly more expensive than models made of synthetic materials.
How do I know if the rose gloves also fit?
If you are unsure about the right size, it is best to measure the length of your palm with a ruler or folding ruler. The centimeter measure corresponds to your glove size, with intermediate sizes of course not missing. Please select the next larger size here. You can see how measuring works properly in the linked video.
equipment
Rose Scissors
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GRÜNTEK pruning shears FALKE Teflon pruning shears, blade made of Japanese SK5 steel, bypass pruning shears 215 mm Secateurs. Garden plant flower scissors
11.96 EUR To the productOf course, to successfully trim your roses, you not only need rose gloves, but also the right tools. Sharp pruning shears or pruning shears are indispensable for this purpose, because only with these can fresh and dry branches and twigs be cut cleanly and without bruises. Pruning shears should have an ergonomic, coated handle for easier handling.