Like any asset, hands need protection. Try it on. Flex your fingers. They insist on comfort and good fit, whether they're raking leaves, clawing in the dirt or pruning roses. Many gloves also don't take into account the longer fingers and narrower palms of women.
Many models are ill-fitting and short in the fingers.
Still, they're a good choice for light gardening and other outdoor chores. Styles with PVC or rubber dots on the palms or fingers are good for gripping pots and tool handles and for keeping hands dry. These can usually be machine-washed in cold water. Rubber gloves protect hands from dirt, chemicals, water and thorns. It's best to select ones with flexible fingers and a cotton lining or back to keep hands cool in summer.