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9th March 2020

The right glove for the job

The Spear & Jackson Kew Gardens Collection

The Spear & Jackson Kew Gardens Collection was first launched in 2013. Kew’s Horticultural team continues to work closely with Spear & Jackson on the development of the range and rigorous testing processes ensure the quality and performance that befits the brand. The result is a unique, range of premium garden hand tools and accessories that are genuinely ‘used and recommended by Kew’. Spear & Jackson is proud to support Kew’s pivotal role as a world leader in plant science and conservation and every purchase of a product from the range ensures a contribution towards Kew’s vital work.

The right glove for the job

The Spear & Jackson Kew Gardens Collection of gloves has been carefully developed to offer the right glove for most indoor and outdoor gardening jobs from those requiring heavy duty toughness and protection to those where a lighter touch is required for more delicate tasks. All the gloves in the range are manufactured to the highest standards and are fully compliant with EN388:2016 and EN420:2003.

New style gloves for 2020

Ultra Thermal Gloves

Ideal for cold weather working the Ultra Thermal Gloves are suitable for keeping hands warm and dry when undertaking medium to heavy duty garden and general outdoor maintenance jobs. They have a nitrile palm with polyester backs and elasticated cuffs for a secure grip and a snug fit. Available in black only they come in three sizes; medium, large and extra large, with a recommended retail price of £8.99 per pair.

Thermal Lined Riggers

These traditional rigger style gloves have leather palms with Polyester cotton backs and cuffs. Designed for heavy duty work the thermal lining ensures they are suitable for use all year round. Black suede with a contrasting high visibility bright green trim the Thermal Lined Riggers come in one large size only and have a recommended retail price of £10.99 per pair.

Gauntlets

Serious gloves for serious outdoor jobs, these tough, hard-wearing gloves have an extended cuff to protect the wrist and lower forearm, great for tackling the thorniest situations! They are available in extra large only and have a recommended retail price of £10.99 per pair.

Lined Leather Gloves 

Made from buttery soft cream coloured leather with a warm and cosy cotton polyester lining these gloves offer the discerning gardener a touch of luxury. They are ideal for medium duty garden pruning and general maintenance tasks and will keep the hands protected and comfortable even through the colder months. They are available in three sizes: small, medium and large and have a recommended retail price of £16.99 per pair.

Seeding and Weeding Gloves

An everyday essential the new Seeding and Weeding gloves allow great dexterity and sense of touch, perfect for lightweight and more delicate tasks in the garden. With a nitrile palm and polyester backs and cuffs they are fully washable at up to 30 degrees, and come in three sizes: small, medium and large. With a recommended retail price of just £1.99 per pair they are highly affordable and great value.

The five new styles join the already popular range of Spear & Jackson Kew Gardens Collection Gloves which includes:

Garden Master

Leather Palm with spandex backs, available in pink, blue and green

Multi Purpose 'second skin' type, available in five colour options

Heavy Duty Grip

Launching to the Trade

The new Gloves in the Spear & Jackson Kew Gardens Collection previewed at the GIMA and HTA Garden Press Event 4th March 2020 and will be available for Trade orders from April.

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