showa/atlas/gardening gloves???

[111ex111]

anybody use these gloves for yard work?
just brought a pair of these: http://www.thehorsediva.co.uk/product.php?product=183 (in pink, of course )

Now winter is setting in my eczema has come back and its driving me mad! I was hoping these will protect my hands and stop the cold/wet/feed etc irritating my hands

anybody had them/used them? are they good or just a bit rubbish

 

[Goldenstar]

Yes all the time light and you can do most jobs in them but not really warm last well but in really cold weather you need more something more insulated.

 

[FfionWinnie]

I find them a bit sweaty and yuck. Not sure they will be of much benefit to sensitive skin. The Showa thermal ones are thermal knitted cotton stuff and being thicker quite good for winter. None of them are waterproof which is what you probably need.

I get non powdered nitrile milking gloves (disposable) and fleece gloves from tesco for £1 for completely waterproof and warm hands. Just chuck the top glove when it's ripped or dirty

 

[111ex111]

Yes all the time light and you can do most jobs in them but not really warm last well but in really cold weather you need more something more insulated.

Brilliant thanks, Yeah they dont look that warm but just hope they will protect my skin

 

[111ex111]

I find them a bit sweaty and yuck. Not sure they will be of much benefit to sensitive skin. The Showa thermal ones are thermal knitted cotton stuff and being thicker quite good for winter. None of them are waterproof which is what you probably need.

I get non powdered nitrile milking gloves (disposable) and fleece gloves from tesco for £1 for completely waterproof and warm hands. Just chuck the top glove when it's ripped or dirty

my skin isnt that sensitive just need something to protect my eczema wasnt too sure on the thermal ones as need thinner ones for doing buckles up etc

 

[The Xmas Furry]

I use a very thin fleece pair of Thinsulate gloves with a pair of cheap 'builders' heavy duty rubber gloves over (from Wickes), for doing yard jobs in the middle of winter

 

[Silmarillion]

When my hands get wet in mine, my skin goes horribly itchy and just yuck. They also make my hands stink!

 

[Ibblebibble]

I use a very thin fleece pair of Thinsulate gloves with a pair of cheap 'builders' heavy duty rubber gloves over (from Wickes), for doing yard jobs in the middle of winter

pretty much what i do, kids call them my 'hulk hands' as they are green

 

[The Xmas Furry]

pretty much what i do, kids call them my 'hulk hands' as they are green

I find its a great look , the Thinsulate ones are pretty cheap (buy in bulk in local town) but means I can pull off builder gloves if needing to do rugs etc & still keep my poor old pinkies warm

 

[Derfette]

I haven't used those, but have used these:

http://www.rideaway.co.uk/HY5-MULTIPURPOSE-STABLE-GLOVE

very similar to the showa gloves. I find them very comfy to wear, great for all kinds of jobs, they don't make my hands sweat and you can wash them in your machine at home!

 

[Brightbay]

I like the Showa ones . You can (with a bit of skill and effort) turn them inside out and pop them in the washing machine.

Mind you, this is maybe not to be advised, as my washing machine seems to eat right hand gloves... I now have a vast collection of left hand gloves in different colours, but usually only one right hand glove. i have been know, in desperation, to wear a left one on my right hand It's at times like that I know I must be a bit special

 

[WelshD]

I have loads of the Showa ones and if you get them in the right size they are brilliant, I also have the Showa thermal ones and the lined long rubber gloves - all are absolutely ace, I have a smallholding and do all outdoor tasks in Showa gloves

Big fan lol

 

[Nannon]

I bought some hi viz sealskins cycling gloves last winter, warm wind proof and waterproof! And were only 10 quid off eBay and I can't lose them because they're bright yellow

 

[Derfette]

Doh ........ have just had a quick look at this link close up and they've got showa on them!! My original ones didn't!!!

 

[Goldenstar]

Brilliant thanks, Yeah they dont look that warm but just hope they will protect my skin

Well I have not very good skin and have to watch what I get on my hands or I come up I huge red lumps these gloves do make your hands sweat its a bit like wearing a neoprene back support but not as sweaty I find that quite good keeps the fingers moving and I like the way the palms protect you when picking out feet but not so bulky you can't use your fingers when it's cold I use sealskiz waterproof gloves but I prefer these they are cheaper the dogs knick my gloves when I am not looking so I have to watch the expensive ones like a hawk when I fill hay nets and the like.

 

[starryeyed]

I have severe eczema on my hands and use these - they are fab most of the time but if you're doing a lot they can get very sticky and very irritating to sore hands. They also smell quite badly after a month or so's wear but I do tend to keep buying them as they're just the right thickness. Wont be over-warm in winter though!

 

[111ex111]

I have severe eczema on my hands and use these - they are fab most of the time but if you're doing a lot they can get very sticky and very irritating to sore hands. They also smell quite badly after a month or so's wear but I do tend to keep buying them as they're just the right thickness. Wont be over-warm in winter though!

I feel your pain, the eczema on my hands is driving me mental!!

 

[lucemoose]

I use mine all the time!!! 4 pairs that rotate in the wash and when it's cold or really wet I have doctor gloves on underneath. They are one of my best winter survival tips !

 

[111ex111]

I use mine all the time!!! 4 pairs that rotate in the wash and when it's cold or really wet I have doctor gloves on underneath. They are one of my best winter survival tips !

cant wait for mine to arrive hmm maybe thats an excuse to buy all the other colours too?!

 

[111ex111]

mine came in the post today, love them! perfect for what I want them for