Stinging nettle proof gloves?

Started by terrier, May 13, 2025, 16:41:50

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terrier

What do you use to stop being stung when pulling out nettles, Ive just tried thick gardening gloves with butyl gloves underneath and my hands are still stinging!

terrier


Vetivert

I routinely use "UCI KoolGrip Thermal Latex Grip Gloves" and I'm able to touch nettles with these without fear, though admittedly I haven't tested them in a nettle patch with the nettles fighting back.

Amazing that they're able get through two layers of gloves?!

I'd recommend this tool https://www.axminstertools.com/japanese-gardener-s-sickle-202310
I have one similar but with a longer handle, unfortunately can't find one for sale right now, but they tend to be razor sharp and you can just slash away with no resistance and use a branch in your other hand to keep the nettles from falling towards you.:)

galina

I usually fail to achieve nettle sting free bliss, but the plasticised (butyl) gloves are the best in combination with long sleeve clothing as carrying the nettles to the bin that rots them down to produce liquid fertiliser, usually ends up with stings up the arms.  Unless I am using the left glove on my right hand (the right one is always the first to go so I wear a lot of left gloves on my right hand) and that isn't so well plasticised and then it stings. So I need all the recommendations available too please.   :happy7:   

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