Thorn-proof gardening gloves like these sit in the tougher end of EVO Fitness’ work-and-garden range, competing with the leather-palmed options you’d normally see from brands such as Briers or Draper. The focus here is protection first: something you can wear for brambles, rose pruning and clearing scratchy growth without feeling like you’re handling everything bare-handed.

Who are these gloves for?

If you’re regularly dealing with thorny shrubs, nettles or rough timber, the leather protection and reinforced grip make more sense than thin fabric gloves. The breathable element matters for longer sessions, helping your hands stay cooler and reducing that clammy feel that can make gloves uncomfortable after 20 minutes. A stronger grip is also useful when pulling weeds, carrying pots or using hand tools, where slip can be as annoying as it is unsafe.

• Leather protection for better resistance against scratches and punctures
• Breathable build to keep comfort up during extended gardening
• Grip-focused palm for more control with tools and wet plant stems