Overall score: 91/100
Tested January 2020
What is it?
The Watertight gloves are part of ClipGlove's medium-duty glove range. Latex all over, they also have a sandy latex palm for extra grip. Marked with the brand's staple carabiner clip, you can secure your gloves to somewhere safe when not in use. They come in small and medium sizes for women, and medium and large for men
Available from: thepinkinvasioncompany.co.uk
The good
When completing general purpose gardening tasks such as digging or pruning, these gloves provided a very secure grip and were flexible. They kept the hands dry when clearing damp leaves and bark, and the soft interior lining made them extra comfortable.
We submerged them in water and were glad to see that they were entirely waterproof. The grip and flexibility also remained unaffected by the gloves being wet. Easy to wipe clean, neither their colour nor shape deteriorated following a wash.
Take note
Unfortunately, these gloves will not protect the hands when handling prickly plants. In both tests, they offered no protection from rose thorns and holly leaves. Although comfortable, they weren't as snug or warm as some others in the ClipGlove range. We found that after prolonged use, our hands got cold.
GHI Expert Verdict
These gloves are a great option for general purpose gardening, but especially damp work. They offer a very secure grip and the carabiner clip is a great addition for those prone to misplacing their gloves.
Ratings
- Ease of use: 5/5
- Design: 4/5
- Instructions: 5/5
- Performance: 4.4/5
All product information provided by the manufacturer is correct at time of publication.
