The best garden gloves, compared.
Top pick: NickyPicky leather, size M – Highest score in this comparison, 9.2 out of 10, from 3,740 amazon.co.uk reviews. Best value: PROGANDA latex 3-pack, medium – Lowest price in the set, about £5.62, with 4.6 from 2,588 ratings, for light grip work. It is not a thorn glove, and the listing says it is not waterproof. Updated 17 October 2026.
A garden glove on amazon.co.uk is a leather hide for thorns, a latex or nitrile coated knit for grip and light work, or a cotton-polyester knit with grip dots for clean hands. A typical listing does not state an EN 388 level. A thorn-proof title is not a puncture test. The Royal Horticultural Society says thick gloves for prickles and a long cuff for major work, and an up-to-date tetanus vaccination, because a thorn can still wound you. HSE says you match the glove to the task and the wearer, and that people with a latex allergy should not wear latex gloves. It is not waterproof and not a thorn barrier. How to choose a type and a budget is on the [garden gloves buying guide](/hub/protective-clothing/garden-gloves/sub/garden-gloves-buying-guide). Leather, a coated knit and a dotted knit are the three garden gloves . Hide versus a dipped palm is set out on [leather or coated garden gloves](/hub/protective-clothing/garden-gloves/sub/garden-gloves-leather-or-coated). Weights run from 70 g on the to 260 g on the DIY unisex gauntlet. The hide is cowhide, except pigskin on the women's DIY bullet.
A garden glove on amazon.co.uk is a leather hide for thorns, a latex or nitrile coated knit for grip and light work, or a cotton-polyester knit with grip dots for clean hands.
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NickyPicky size M is £9.99 with 4.6 from 3,740 ratings, the largest leather review count in this set. The bullet says the fingers run generous and that you should size up after measuring palm width. UK reviewers report bramble and thorn work without piercing, and several are on a second or third pair. They are cowhide, water resistant rather than waterproof, and they have no EN 388 mark. A few reviewers mention stiffness before the leather softens.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Repeat bramble and rose work if you measure your palm and order one size up.
Less suitable: Buyers who need a machine-washable glove or a printed puncture level.
Specifications
Common questions
Should you size up in NickyPicky?
Yes, according to the bullet. Fingers are cut generously, and the brand tells you to measure palm width in centimetres and order one size up. This file is size M.
Do UK reviews support the thorn claim?
Several verified UK reviews, including bramble clearing, report no piercing. That is review experience, not an EN 388 puncture test.
Are they leather?
Yes. Material is leather, palm is cowhide, construction is cut and sewn. They are not a coated nylon glove.
The PROGANDA medium listing is a three-pair latex-coated knit at £5.62 on the amazon.co.uk extract, with 4.6 from 2,588 ratings. The listing says the gloves are not waterproof. UK reviews praise the crinkle grip and breathable back, and they also say the coating is not enough for thick thorns. The same review texts appear on ASIN B0853BP5ST, so do not treat the two counts as separate tests.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light weeding, potting and tool grip when you want three cheap colourful pairs and you are not clearing brambles.
Less suitable: Heavy rose, bramble or hawthorn work, and any job that needs a tested waterproof glove.
Specifications
Common questions
Are the PROGANDA medium gloves waterproof?
The listing says Is Waterproof false and Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant. A UK review still describes the latex as water resistant. Treat them as a coated grip glove, not a waterproof gauntlet.
Will they stop thorns?
The title does not claim thorn proof. A UK review says thorn resistance is reasonable for general garden work and not for heavy sharp thorns. Another review says they are not suitable for prickly bushes.
Can you wash them?
The care line is Hand Wash. A UK review says they held shape and colour after a wash without the latex cracking.
The PROGANDA large three-pack is £5.62 in the extract, with the same 4.6 from 2,588 ratings as the medium ASIN. Care allows a cold machine wash. The listing says not waterproof and also says water resistant. No EN 388 level is printed. Because the review texts match the medium file, use this row for size, not as extra proof of quality.
Pros
Cons
Best for: The same light garden and DIY grip work as the medium pack, if your hand needs the large size.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs independent reviews, a thorn gauntlet, or a stated waterproof standard.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the large PROGANDA pack a different glove from the medium ASIN?
It is a separate ASIN, sized Large 3 Pairs, at the same £5.62 and the same 4.6 from 2,588 ratings. The raw extract copies the same UK review texts, so read it as a size variant, not a second product test.
Are they machine washable?
The care line says hand wash or machine cold, do not bleach, tumble dry low.
Do they claim an EN 388 score?
No. Abrasion resistant appears as a special feature with no standard number or level.
GAVOROHANS sells three medium latex-palm gloves at £5.72, rated 4.6 from 2,259 amazon.co.uk reviews. UK reviewers like the grip and say hands stay drier than in some other gloves. One reviewer says they loosen after a few uses. The spec table says One Size while the title says Medium, and there is no EN 388 mark.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Breathable grip work, weeding and light DIY when you want three pairs around £6.
Less suitable: Jobs that need a stable tight fit all season, or bramble clearing.
Specifications
Common questions
What size is this GAVOROHANS pack?
The title says 3Pairs Medium. The spec table says One Size. A UK reviewer who usually wears medium rubber gloves bought small to keep feel in the fingers.
Can they go in the washing machine?
The bullet and the care line both say hand wash or machine wash.
Are they waterproof?
Is Waterproof is false. Water Resistance Level is water resistant. A review mentions enough rubber for normal wet use, which is not a waterproof test.
KEPLIN cowhide in size M is £7.07 in the extract, with 4.6 from 132 ratings. The title claims thorn and puncture resistance, and UK reviews both support and reject that claim. Waterproof fields contradict each other. Care is a damp cloth and leather conditioner, not a machine wash. There is no EN 388 mark.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A low-price cowhide pair if you can return them when the fit or the thorn claim fails.
Less suitable: Buyers who need a proven puncture level, or who cannot tolerate dye transfer.
Specifications
Common questions
Are the KEPLIN gloves actually thorn proof?
The title says thorn and puncture resistant. UK reviews disagree. Estrellita reported no thorn through brambles. Gemma Baker and another reviewer were pricked and called the leather too thin. There is no EN 388 puncture level on the listing.
Are they waterproof?
Is Waterproof is false and Water Resistance Level is Waterproof. Do not treat that as a waterproof glove.
How is size M defined?
The bullet says M is 25 cm, with S 24 cm, L 26 cm and XL 27 cm. It does not say whether that is palm circumference or glove length. The spec also lists glove length 25 cm.
DIY Doctor's women's pack is £8.99 with 4.6 from 69 ratings. The bullet specifies pigskin, a wrist cover and a 23 cm hand circumference. Unlike the unisex DIY Doctor listing, this one marks waterproof as true. UK reviews cover brambles, roses and even bamboo. One reviewer says they are not completely thorn proof, and another found the one size large and stiff. Only 69 ratings are on the extract.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A smaller hand that wants a floral leather wrist-cover glove, with a stated waterproof line and a 23 cm fit note.
Less suitable: Large hands, and buyers who want hundreds of reviews before they trust a new ASIN.
Specifications
Common questions
Who is the 23 cm fit for?
The bullet says the gloves are cut around a 23 cm hand circumference so smaller hands keep control. Dolly still found the one size too big. Carol found them not too big for small hands.
Are these the waterproof DIY Doctor pair?
This listing says Is Waterproof true, Water Resistance Level Waterproof, and the highlight says Waterproof. The unisex DIY Doctor ASIN does not. Do not copy the claim across.
Are they fully thorn proof?
The title says thorn proof. Sharon Bowe says they are not completely thorn proof but did prevent multiple injuries. There is no EN 388 level.
DIY Doctor unisex leather gloves are £8.49, rated 4.5 from 2,265 reviews, and they rank first in Rigger Gloves on the extract. The bullet claims 3.5 mm suede and a long cuff for 8–11 inch palms. UK reviews praise wrist cover on roses, brambles and blackthorn. One reviewer ripped a finger in under two hours, and another found the one size too big. Weight is 260 g. No EN 388 level is printed.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Bramble, rose and blackthorn work when you want a long cuff and a one-size leather glove around £8.50.
Less suitable: Small hands, and buyers who need a sized pair or a tested cut level.
Specifications
Common questions
Do the cuffs cover the wrist?
The bullet describes a lengthened gauntlet cuff for wrists and lower arms. UK reviews mention wrist cover on roses and brambles. The spec sleeve line says bracelet sleeve, which is a shorter description, so check the photo.
What size hand are they cut for?
The bullet says one size covers palm circumferences of 8–11 inches. A UK reviewer found them very large.
Are they waterproof?
Is Waterproof is false and Water Resistance Level is Waterproof. Do not buy them as waterproof gloves.
Hanzapor's green ladies gloves are £9.98 with 4.5 from 1,304 ratings. The bullet gives 35 percent cotton and 65 percent polyester, PVC dots, and a 3.9 inch palm width. The listing says they are not waterproof. UK reviewers like them for ordinary gardening and say they are too thin for prickly bushes. The title says two pairs and the spec says a pack of 4, so the count is unresolved.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Light women's gardening, sowing and tidying, when you want a washable knit and you are not touching thorns.
Less suitable: Roses, brambles, wet compost and any job that needs leather or a coated palm.
Specifications
Common questions
Can you prune roses in these?
The FAQ prompt on the listing asks that. Ms. Jones says the fabric is too light for prickly bushes and is for keeping hands clean on basic jobs. Do not buy them as rose gauntlets.
Are they waterproof?
No. Is Waterproof is No and Water Resistance Level is Not Water Resistant. A review agrees they are not waterproof.
How many pairs are in the box?
The title says 2 pairs. The spec size line says M (Pack of 4) and the unit count is 4.0. Check the order summary before you assume four gloves or eight.
COOLJOB's medium two-pack is £11.99 with 4.5 from 1,276 ratings. The listing claims a bamboo knit, a foam nitrile palm, an extended cuff and touchscreen fingertips. UK reviews praise the light feel and the phone use. A professional gardener says they wear out, and another buyer found medium very loose. They are water resistant on the listing, not waterproof, and they are not sold as thorn proof.
Pros
Cons
Best for: General gardening and phone use in mild weather, if you want a breathable nitrile palm and a spare pair.
Less suitable: Professional all-day wear, brambles, and buyers who need a tight medium.
Specifications
Common questions
Do the COOLJOB gloves work on a phone?
Yes. Touchscreen is in the title, the bullet and a UK review that mentions answering the phone without removing them.
Are they thorn proof?
No claim is made. Reviews describe general gardening, decorating and warmth, not bramble clearing.
Will size M fit a large hand?
Hannah, with a large woman's hand, found medium very loose. Cecile, with very small hands, found a fit at last. The bullet calls the fit snug and true to size, which the reviews do not all support.
ITC cowhide in XL is £8.29, rated 4.5 from 861 amazon.co.uk reviews, and the listing says the gloves are not water resistant. UK reviewers use them on brambles, nettles, blackberry and roses. One reviewer says they are not completely thorn proof. Weight is 210 g and the country of origin is Pakistan. No EN 388 level is shown.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Heavy weeding and pruning in the dry, in XL, when you accept a marketing thorn claim rather than an EN 388 score.
Less suitable: Wet work, and buyers who need a guaranteed puncture level.
Specifications
Common questions
Are ITC gloves waterproof?
No. Is Waterproof is false and Water Resistance Level is Not Water Resistant.
Which size is this listing?
XL, one pair, 210 g, made in Pakistan.
Do reviewers find them thorn proof?
Most UK comments on brambles, nettles and roses are positive. FloydnTull says they are not completely thorn proof. No puncture level is printed.
WESTWOOD FOX size M yellow is £8.49 with 4.2 from 4,563 ratings, the busiest and lowest-scored leather row here. UK reviews praise knuckle cover and yard work, and they repeatedly say the fit runs small. Weight is 70 g from Pakistan. Touchscreen is listed. One review reports yellow dye on wet fingers. The listing is not waterproof.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who measure carefully, want a light leather glove with a strap, and can return a small fit.
Less suitable: Large hands, and anyone who needs a heavy gauntlet. At 70 g this is a light leather glove.
Specifications
Common questions
Does WESTWOOD FOX size M fit a large hand?
Several UK reviews say the gloves run small. keiththebass ordered up after measuring and still found them small. AmandaDM says a large pair only suited a woman with small hands. Measure, and use the return window.
Are they touchscreen gloves?
Touchscreen is listed under other special features. One UK review also calls the fingertips touchscreen-friendly.
Why is the star rating lower?
4.2 from 4,563 ratings is the lowest score in this garden-glove set. Sizing and yellow dye when wet are the concrete complaints in the extract.
Eleven amazon.co.uk listings were read from extracts dated 15 October 2026. The score on each row is that listing's star rating scaled to 100: 4.6 becomes 92, 4.5 becomes 90 and 4.2 becomes 84. It is not a mix of cuff, water or thorn claims, and it is not a laboratory score. Review volume, price and the job sit in the text. The best value is the PROGANDA medium three-pack, the lowest price in the set with a large review count for light grip work. No top pick is named, because several listings share 4.6 and the score does not measure thorn performance. There was no wear test.
Stars
100%Amazon.co.uk stars divided by 5, multiplied by 100, and rounded. A 4.6 is 92. The star line is the whole score. Review volume, price, cuff and a thorn-proof title do not add points.
Prices below are the shelf prices printed in the raw amazon.co.uk extracts dated 15 October 2026, not a live re-check. None of these gloves was worn for this comparison. A thorn-proof title is not an EN 388 result.
Leather, a coated knit and a dotted knit are the three garden gloves in this set. Hide versus a dipped palm is set out on [leather or coated garden gloves](/hub/protective-clothing/garden-gloves/sub/garden-gloves-leather-or-coated). Leather, cut and sewn, covers NickyPicky, ITC, WESTWOOD FOX, KEPLIN and both DIY Doctor pairs. Weights run from 70 g on the WESTWOOD FOX to 260 g on the DIY Doctor unisex gauntlet. The hide is cowhide, except pigskin on the women's DIY Doctor bullet.
None of these eleven listings prints an EN 388 level. KEPLIN's title claims thorn resistance, and UK reviews both support and reject it. A knitted back is not a barrier against nettles.
The medium and large ASINs both show 4.6 from 2,588 ratings, and the review texts match. That is one file on two size rows, not 5,176 separate reviews.
NickyPicky says size up. WESTWOOD FOX reviews say the glove runs small. One-size leather is often large. Machine-washing leather is a separate mistake: KEPLIN's care line is a damp cloth and conditioner.
Name the job before you compare brands. Brambles, roses, hawthorn and blackthorn need leather. Weeding, potting and tool grip suit a coated knit. Sowing and tidying suit a light dotted knit. The leather rows here are NickyPicky, ITC, WESTWOOD FOX, KEPLIN and both DIY Doctor pairs. The coated knits are both PROGANDA sizes, GAVOROHANS and COOLJOB. Hanzapor is the dotted knit, and reviewers say it is too thin for prickly bushes. Then read the cuff.
Use the stricter water line. Several listings contradict themselves, with one field saying the glove is not waterproof and another saying waterproof. Only the DIY Doctor women's pair marks waterproof as true throughout. ITC and Hanzapor say they are not water resistant. The PROGANDA medium listing says not waterproof. Do not buy a conflict as a waterproof glove. Measure, then read the size reviews. NickyPicky prints a size-up instruction and says the fingers run generous.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Brambles, roses, hawthorn and blackthorn need leather, and a long cuff if stems reach the wrist. NickyPicky has the largest leather review file in this set, 4.6 from 3,740 ratings, at about £9.99. The bullet says to size up. There is no EN 388 puncture level.
Weeding, potting and tool grip suit a coated knit. The PROGANDA medium three-pack is the best value at about £5.62, with 4.6 from 2,588 ratings. The listing says it is not waterproof, and reviews say the coating is not enough for thick thorns.
The DIY Doctor women's pair claims a 23 cm hand circumference and marks waterproof as true, at about £8.99. Only 69 ratings are on the extract, and one reviewer still found the one size large. It is not a substitute for a sized leather glove.
No top pick is named. The score on each row is the amazon.co.uk star rating scaled to 100, several gloves share 4.6, and none of the eleven listings prints an EN 388 level. The PROGANDA medium three-pack is the best value at about £5.62 for light weeding and tool grip, with 4.6 from 2,588 ratings. It is not a thorn glove, and the listing says it is not waterproof. NickyPicky has the largest leather review file, 4.6 from 3,740 ratings at about £9.99, if the job is brambles or roses, and the bullet says to size up. Do not add the two PROGANDA review counts together.
NickyPicky leather, size M
Highest score in this comparison, 9.2 out of 10, from 3,740 amazon.co.uk reviews.
PROGANDA latex 3-pack, medium
Lowest price in the set, about £5.62, with 4.6 from 2,588 ratings, for light grip work. It is not a thorn glove, and the listing says it is not waterproof.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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