ThornMates Long Leather Gauntlet Gardening Gloves
ThornMates Long Leather Gauntlet Gardening Gloves
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£17.99 GBP
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£17.99 GBP
Long leather gauntlets for the thorny jobs. A top-grain cowhide palm for grip and feel, and a suede gauntlet that covers your forearm, where the scratches actually happen.
Size Chart
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Find your size
Measure around your knuckles at the base of your fingers, palm flat and thumb tucked in.
| Size | Hand | Glove length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 22 cm | 41 cm |
| M | 23 cm | 43 cm |
| L | 24 cm | 45 cm |
| XL | 25 cm | 47 cm |
Between sizes? Choose the larger one.
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Tackle the prickly jobs you've been putting off.
ThornMates are long leather gauntlet gloves for the thorny end of gardening: rose pruning, bramble clearing, holly, hawthorn and nettles. A supple top-grain cowhide palm gives you grip and feel, and the suede gauntlet covers your forearm, where the scratches actually happen.
Why gardeners choose ThornMates
- Protection beyond the wrist. At 41 to 47 cm long depending on size, the suede gauntlet runs from your hand up your forearm, so arms stay covered when you reach into a rose bed or bramble patch.
- Top-grain cowhide palm. Tough enough for thorny work, flexible enough to hold secateurs and pull a weed.
- Reinforced palm patch. An extra layer of leather where thorns and tool handles press hardest.
- Hook fastening cuff. Set it once and get on with the job. No fiddly ties, and the gauntlet stays where you put it.
- Elastic wrist. Slips on and off easily and helps keep soil and debris out.
- Gift ready. Arrives boxed and paper-wrapped with a bookmark.
An honest word on thorns
No glove stops every thorn. ThornMates are made to resist thorns, brambles, nettles and rose stems, and to handle the vast majority of gardening jobs safely and comfortably.
Built for
Brambles, nettles, rose pruning, holly and hawthorn, hedge work, allotment clearing and rough timber.
Not built for
Barbed wire, chainsaw work, welding or wet-weather waterproofing.
Find your size
Wrap a tape measure around your knuckles at the base of your fingers, with your palm flat and thumb tucked in.
| Size | Hand circumference | Glove length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 22 cm | 41 cm |
| M | 23 cm | 43 cm |
| L | 24 cm | 45 cm |
| XL | 25 cm | 47 cm |
Between sizes? Choose the larger one.
Wear and care
- Snug for the first two or three sessions, then they're yours. The leather moulds to your hands; it doesn't stretch out.
- Brush off soil and air dry away from direct heat.
- Condition the leather once a year.
- Light suede shedding is normal at first. A quick brush settles it.
Part of the NickyPicky Two-Glove System
ThornMates for the thorny jobs. SoilMates for everyday gardening.
Why ThornMates
Covers your forearm
A 41 to 47 cm suede gauntlet up the forearm, where the scratches actually happen.
Grip you can work with
A top-grain cowhide palm, supple enough to hold secateurs and pull a weed.
Stays where you set it
A hook fastening cuff, so the gauntlet doesn't slide down to your wrist.
Honest protection
Made to resist thorns, brambles, nettles and roses. No glove stops every thorn.
What Every Gardener Should Know
Are ThornMates thorn-proof?
No glove stops every thorn. ThornMates are made to resist thorns, brambles, nettles and rose stems with a top-grain cowhide palm and a suede gauntlet, and to handle the vast majority of gardening jobs safely and comfortably.
What's the difference between ThornMates and SoilMates?
ThornMates are long gauntlets for thorny jobs where your forearms need covering: roses, brambles, holly and nettles. SoilMates are wrist-length gloves for everyday gardening when you want more feel.
How do I choose my size?
Wrap a tape measure around your knuckles at the base of your fingers, with your palm flat and thumb tucked in. S fits 22 cm hands (41 cm glove), M fits 23 cm (43 cm glove), L fits 24 cm (45 cm glove) and XL fits 25 cm (47 cm glove). Between sizes? Choose the larger one.
Will the gauntlet slide down my arm?
The hook fastening on the cuff lets you set the fit once, so the gauntlet stays where you put it.
Do they feel stiff at first?
They're snug for the first two or three sessions, then the leather moulds to your hands. It doesn't stretch out.
Does the suede shed?
A little light shedding is normal when they're new. A quick brush settles it.
How do I care for them?
Brush off soil, air dry away from direct heat and condition the leather once a year.
Are they suitable as a gift?
Yes. They arrive boxed and paper-wrapped with a bookmark, ready to give.