Priced at a shade under £10 these new bamboo fibre work gloves from Pine Tree Tools arrived simply packaged with no extras or information included and none needed. I chose Medium size and they make a snug but still comfortable fit for me and a slacker but still comfortable fit for my small-handed partner.
The gloves feel far lighter than normal gardening gloves and although by no means flimsy, may not be tough enough for sustained heavy duty work. These gloves are probably best saved for lighter gardening duties. The gloves themselves are made from bamboo fibre which feels soft and comfortable to wear and on me extends to just past the wrist. The palms and fingers are coated with what feels like a rubberised skin which is water resistant strong and protective but will work very well with touch screen devices, so no need to take the gloves off to answer the phone. The gloves themselves are not waterproof.
These are perhaps the most comfortable work gloves I have ever worn and really do not feel like work gloves at all. I do have doubts about their long term durability, although I have encountered no signs of them failing yet, but for the price, they remain a very attractive buy.
The Good
Lightweight
Breathable
Comfortable
No Skin Irritation
Skin Cooling
Touch Screen Friendly
The Bad
Not Heavy Duty
No Wrist Protection
Not Fully Waterproof
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