Dig The Glove Country Cord L/XL: men's corduroy gardening gloves with a padded palm, leather trim, and wrist strap

A proper corduroy glove that doesn't fall apart in the rain

Corduroy has a reputation for going stiff and unpleasant the moment it gets wet, which makes it an odd choice for gardening gear on the face of it. Dig The Glove's Country Cord range solves that specific problem: a hardwearing corduroy fabric engineered not to stiffen when it gets wet, giving you the soft, tactile feel of cord without the usual trade-off, in a size built for a genuinely larger hand.

Padded palm for tough or repetitive tasks

The palm carries genuine padding, giving extra cushioning to protect hands during tough or repetitive tasks. On a larger glove, that padding matters just as much, since a bigger hand handling heavier tools or working for longer sessions puts real, sustained pressure through the palm that the cushioning is specifically there to absorb.

Elastane-rich backs for a proper fit

The backs of the gloves are elastane-rich, enhancing the fit so the glove moves with your hand rather than sitting rigid across the knuckles. Getting that stretch right matters more on a larger glove, where more material needs to flex properly with the hand rather than bunching or restricting movement at the knuckles.

Two-way stretch mesh between the fingers

Between the fingers, a two-way stretch mesh does two jobs at once: it helps keep hands cool during warmer sessions, and it improves dexterity by letting your fingers move independently rather than being bound together by stiff fabric. For a larger hand, that independent finger movement is what keeps fiddly tasks manageable rather than clumsy.

A wrist strap that actually keeps debris out

Rather than a simple elasticated cuff, this glove uses a proper wrist strap with a hook-and-loop fastening, easy to open and close, that ensures a snug fit and stops debris dropping into the glove. That adjustability matters on a larger glove specifically, since a bigger cuff needs a genuinely secure closure to avoid gaping and letting soil and grit in.

Genuine leather trim

A touch of genuine leather trim adds a bit of understated luxury to what is otherwise a practical, everyday glove, and it's a detail that reads as considered rather than decorative for the sake of it. Leather trim on the high-wear areas also adds a degree of extra durability exactly where a glove tends to show its age first, particularly relevant for a larger hand putting more sustained contact through those areas.

Machine washable at 30°C

Despite the corduroy, leather trim, and padded construction, these gloves are machine washable at 30°C, keeping them looking smart without demanding careful hand cleaning. That's a genuinely practical detail for a glove built from several different materials, since it means you don't need to treat any one component with special care separately from the rest.

Where this glove earns its keep

This is the glove for anyone with larger hands who wants a properly built, comfortable pair for regular use: digging, planting, raking, general maintenance, and the sort of repetitive tasks where a padded palm genuinely earns its keep. The corduroy look and leather trim also make it a glove that looks the part rather than purely functional, without sacrificing any of the practical construction underneath.

Sizing: L/XL, and how to check it

This is the large-extra large size, corresponding to a hand measurement of 9.5 to 10.5 inches, with a smaller M/L size also available in this design. To find your size, measure around your dominant hand with a tape measure just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb, then add 0.5 inches to that figure. If your hand measures roughly 9 to 10 inches or more, this L/XL size should suit you properly, rather than settling for a glove that's technically wearable but genuinely tight.

Looking after your gloves

Beyond the 30°C machine wash, it's worth letting the gloves air dry naturally rather than tumble drying them, particularly given the mix of corduroy, elastane, and leather trim involved. Avoiding high heat helps the leather trim stay supple and keeps the corduroy's texture and softness intact over repeated washes.

One pair of Dig The Glove Country Cord gloves, size L/XL.

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Size: L/XL (9.5-10.5 inch hand measurement)