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Between my gangly limbs and hypersensitive skin, I'm not surprised that I had a severe reaction to poison ivy. But I didn't think I'd encounter it secondhand (from the dog!) in my own backyard. The fear of another exposure launched my search for gardening gloves that could at least protect my forearms from Urishol (the oil in poison ivy that causes the rash).

What I found was ... disappointing. Bulky fits, stiff fabric, one-weekend lifespans. They were so uncomfortable I'd use any excuse to take them off; only to need them again in 5 seconds. And on top of that, nitrile (that dip coating on big box gloves) is not eco-friendly, it is a petroleum-based material that takes over a century to break down in landfills. My millennial heart broke each time I bought them AND they did nothing to assuage my anxiety about another poison plant, the ticks that were no doubt lurking, and sun damage. The sun helps the photosynthesis, but it does not help the gardeners. Dude!

That’s why I started higarden: to give gardeners the peace of mind they deserve. Our gloves fit well, feel comfortable, and look good—a triple threat. But more importantly, they’re reliable protection for gardening in reality. And, you can throw em in the wash without fear of them coming out the other side feeling crispy as ever.

I'm back to blissing out in my garden, unbothered by close encounters with unfamiliar plants and bugs, finally wearing gardening gloves I can count on."