Overview
Thorn proof gardening gloves combine a 13-gauge HPPE + steel fiber knit liner with a nitrile or PU palm coating to provide certified cut and puncture resistance. They stop rose thorns, brambles, and berry canes that would shred a regular gardening glove.
Materials
- ✓HPPE + steel fiber knit
- ✓Nitrile or PU palm coating
Key Features
- ✓EN 388 4544C (cut C, puncture level 4)
- ✓ANSI/ISEA 105 cut level A5
- ✓Breathable knit back
- ✓Machine washable
✓ Pros
- +Stops thorns, splinters, and sharp branches
- +Machine washable
- +Often reusable for multiple seasons
✗ Cons
- −Less dexterous than lightweight gloves
- −More expensive
- −May be overkill for light weeding tasks
Who Uses Thorn Proof?
Rose gardenersHome gardeners with thorny plantsLandscape professionals