Handling cut metal edging, spikes, fencing, general garden and outdoor work
Weight
Light
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in Ireland. It is free on orders of €100 or more, and a flat €25 below that. Allow up to 7 working days in transit after dispatch within 2 working days.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 day right to cancel that Irish and EU law gives you on an online order. Send them back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where you can, at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling. You cover the cost of returning it unless the item is faulty.
If it arrives faulty, damaged or not as described, we put it right at no cost to you, return postage included. That right comes from the Consumer Rights Act 2022, not from this policy.
Brush off dry soil. Let them dry naturally away from a radiator or direct sun, which stiffens the leather. Do not machine wash.
1.2 mm CowhideThick enough to resist a cut edge or a puncture
Reinforced PalmA palm patch where the wear actually happens
Naturally BreathableLeather absorbs sweat instead of trapping it
Elastic WristTightens to keep soil and debris out
About this product
1.2 mm cowhide, because edging has sharp edges.
Reinforced palm, elastic wrist, and thick enough to handle cut steel without thinking about it.
If you are installing steel edging, wear gloves. A cut stainless section has an edge on it.
These are 100% cowhide at 1.2 mm, which is thick enough to be genuinely cut and puncture resistant and still soft enough to pick up a spike.
The palm is reinforced with a second patch, which is where a garden glove wears through first.
The wrist is elastic, so soil, bark and gravel stay out of the glove rather than collecting in it.
Four sizes: S, M, L and XL.
Most gardening gloves are a coated knit, and for weeding that is the right tool. For anything involving metal edging it is not.
Leather at 1.2 mm gives you a real barrier against a cut edge and against a spike going through the palm, which is the actual injury risk when you are driving spikes with a mallet.
The other advantage is that leather breathes. A coated knit or a rubberised glove traps sweat, and on a long afternoon that is what makes people take the gloves off, which defeats the purpose.
They are not waterproof and they are not meant to be. Soaked leather gloves should be dried away from direct heat or they go hard.
Size down rather than up if you are between sizes. A loose leather glove is worse than no glove when you are handling small fixings.
Still deciding?
Not sure yet? That is fine.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 day right to cancel that Irish and EU law gives you on an online order. Send them back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where you can, at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 cover you, we pay the return postage, and you can have a repair, a replacement or your money back. Read the full detail on our refunds and returns page, or ask us anything before you order.
1.2 mm, which is thick enough to be cut and puncture resistant and still soft enough to pick up a spike.
What sizes are there?
S, M, L and XL.
Which size should I choose?
Size down rather than up if you are between sizes. A loose leather glove is worse than no glove when you are handling small fixings.
Are they waterproof?
No, and they are not meant to be. Leather breathes, which is why it stays comfortable over a long afternoon.
Can I machine wash them?
No. Brush the dry soil off instead.
How do I dry them?
Naturally, away from a radiator or direct sun. Heat makes leather go hard.
Why leather rather than a coated knit glove?
For weeding a coated knit is fine. For handling cut metal edging and driving spikes you want a real barrier, and a knit does not give you one.
Do they protect against a cut steel edge?
That is what the 1.2 mm cowhide is for. A freshly cut stainless section has a genuine edge on it.
Is the palm reinforced?
Yes, with a second patch, which is where a garden glove wears through first.
Do they keep soil out?
The wrist is elasticated and tightens, so soil, bark and gravel stay out of the glove.
Are they only for gardening?
No. The same glove suits fencing, carpentry, stonework, general outdoor work and handling timber.
Will they stiffen over time?
Leather stiffens if it is dried too fast or stored wet. Dried properly they stay supple.
Do they come as a pair?
Yes, the price is per pair.
Are they suitable for handling thorny plants?
Yes. Cowhide at this thickness resists rose and bramble thorns well.
Can I use them for chainsaw or heavy machinery work?
No. These are general work gloves, not certified protective equipment for powered cutting tools.
Is the price the same for every size?
Yes, all four sizes are the same price.
Do they need any treatment before first use?
No. Use them as they come.
How much is delivery?
Standard delivery anywhere in Ireland is €25, and it is free once your order reaches €100. Express Shipping is also offered at checkout for €25, and it is charged on every order, including orders over €100.
How long does delivery take?
We pick and pack within 2 working days, then delivery takes up to 7 working days in transit.
Do you deliver across the whole of Ireland?
Yes, to any address in Ireland, at the same delivery rates and in the same up to 7 working days after dispatch within 2 working days once the order has been handled. We deliver to addresses in Ireland only.
Is there a minimum order?
No. The per metre and per section ranges are sold by the unit, so you can order one metre or one section if that is all you need.
Can I change my mind after it arrives?
Yes. Irish consumer law gives you 14 days from delivery to cancel an online order, and this shop allows 15. Send the goods back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging if you still have it, and return postage is at your cost. Nothing is deducted for handling. Email us with your order number first.
What if the item is faulty or not what was described?
That is a separate right under the Consumer Rights Act 2022, and it does not depend on the 15 days. You can ask for a repair, a replacement or a refund, and we pay the return postage.
Who pays return postage if I simply change my mind?
You do, unless the item is faulty or we sent the wrong thing.
Can I cancel before it ships?
Yes, free of charge. Email us with your order number within 12 hours: orders are handled within 2 working days. Once an order has shipped it can no longer be cancelled, but you can still return it under the 15 day policy.
How do I track my order?
You get a confirmation email with a tracking number once the order ships. Items in one order can travel in separate parcels.
What payment methods do you take?
Card payment and PayPal, both through a secure checkout. Card details are handled by the payment provider and never reach this site.
What currency are prices in?
Euro (EUR), and that is what your card is charged.
Do you sell to trade or in bulk?
Yes. Use the wholesale quote page with the lengths and quantities you need and we will come back with a price.
The complete guide
Choosing gloves for metal edging work
3 min readGardenEdge Ireland
Most gardening gloves are a coated knit, and for weeding that is the right tool. For anything involving metal edging it is not.
Leather at 1.2 mm gives you a real barrier against a cut edge and against a spike going through the palm, which is the actual injury risk when you are driving spikes with a mallet.
The other advantage is that leather breathes. A coated knit or a rubberised glove traps sweat, and on a long afternoon that is what makes people take the gloves off, which defeats the purpose.
They are not waterproof and they are not meant to be. Soaked leather gloves should be dried away from direct heat or they go hard.
Size down rather than up if you are between sizes. A loose leather glove is worse than no glove when you are handling small fixings.
Standard delivery is €25 anywhere in Ireland, and free once your order reaches €100. Express Shipping is a paid option at €25 on any order.
You have 15 days from delivery to change your mind, one day more than the 14 days Irish consumer law gives on an online order. Send the goods back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging if you still have it. Return postage is at your cost, and nothing is deducted for handling. Faulty or misdescribed goods are a separate matter under the Consumer Rights Act 2022.
Not sure which material suits your ground, or how many metres a curved bed needs? Ask before you order. Free delivery across Ireland on orders over €100.
Leather Gardening Gloves sold by GardenEdge Ireland at gardenedge.irish.
1.2 mm cowhide, because edging has sharp edges. Reinforced palm, elastic wrist, and thick enough to handle cut steel without thinking about it.
Price EUR 23 per pair.
Sold by size: S, M, L, XL.
Material: 100% cowhide leather.
Thickness: 1.2 mm.
Palm: Reinforced patch.
Wrist: Elasticated.
Sizes: S, M, L, XL.
Suits: Handling cut metal edging, spikes, fencing, general garden and outdoor work.
Standard delivery across Ireland costs EUR 25 and is free on orders of EUR 100 or more. Express Shipping is a paid option at EUR 25, charged on every order. Orders are delivered to addresses in Ireland only.
Nothing sold here is cut to length or made to order: edging ships in standard sections, sold per metre, and the customer trims a section if a shorter run is needed. Irish consumer law gives a 14 day right to cancel an online order, counted from delivery; this shop allows 15 days from delivery. Goods come back with proof of purchase, in their original packaging where possible, return postage on a change of mind is at the customer's cost, and nothing is deducted for handling. Faulty or misdescribed goods are covered separately by the Consumer Rights Act 2022, and nothing in the returns policy limits that.
