Handling cut metal edging, spikes, fencing, general garden and yard work
Weight
Light
Shipping & returns
Tracked delivery anywhere in New Zealand. It is free on orders of $100 or more, and a flat $25 below that. Allow 5 to 7 days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time.
Under this shop's own returns policy you have 15 days from purchase to change your mind and send the goods back in resaleable condition, at your cost and with a $39 handling fee per order. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery. 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 under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, return postage included.
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 0.5 mm 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 100 mm 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 can change your mind. Under this shop's own returns policy you have 15 days from purchase to send it back in resaleable condition, at your cost and with a $39 handling fee per order. We refund the price you paid, including standard delivery.
If it turns up faulty, damaged or not as described, that is on us. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 covers 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 yard 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?
Delivery anywhere in New Zealand is NZD 25, and it is free once your order reaches NZD 100. There is one delivery service rather than a choice of speeds.
How long does delivery take?
Five to seven days, after a 24 to 48 hour handling time while the order is picked and packed.
Do you deliver across the whole NZ?
Yes, anywhere in New Zealand, from Cape Reinga to Bluff, including Waiheke and Stewart Island.
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, under this shop's own policy. New Zealand law gives no automatic cooling-off period on an online order, so this is goodwill rather than a statutory right: you have 15 days from purchase, the goods come back in resaleable condition at your cost, and a $39 handling fee applies per order. Email us with your order number first.
What if the item is faulty or not what was described?
That is a separate and stronger right under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, and it is not limited to a number of days: it runs for as long as the goods should reasonably have lasted. 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. Contact us with your order number as soon as you can. Most orders are picked within 24 hours, so the sooner the better.
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?
New Zealand dollars, 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 New Zealand
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 100 mm 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.
Delivery is NZD 25 anywhere in New Zealand, and free once your order reaches NZD 100. That is the rate this shop actually charges, proven against its own checkout rather than read off a settings page.
You have 15 days to change your mind under this shop's own returns policy. New Zealand law gives no automatic cooling-off period on an online order, so that is goodwill rather than statute: the goods come back at your cost in resaleable condition and a $39 handling fee applies per order. Faulty or misdescribed goods are a separate and stronger matter under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Not sure which material suits your ground, or how many metres a curved bed needs? Ask before you order. Free delivery across New Zealand on orders over $100.
Leather Gardening Gloves sold by GardenEdge New Zealand at gardenedging.net.nz.
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 NZD 19 per pair, reference price NZD 26.
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 yard work.
Delivery across New Zealand costs NZD 25 and is free on orders of NZD 100 or more.
Nothing in this range is cut to a customer's measurement before it ships: the sections are supplied whole and the customer trims them if a shorter run is needed. New Zealand law gives no change-of-mind cancellation right on an online order, so what covers a change of mind here is this shop's own 15 day returns policy rather than a statute. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 covers faulty, unsafe or misdescribed goods separately, and nothing in the returns policy limits it.
