Long Gauntlet Leather Beekeeping Gloves

These long gauntlet leather gloves come in sizes Small to XXL and are designed to provide protection and comfort while working with your hives.

Key Features:

• Long Gauntlet Design – Offers additional protection to your forearms, especially important when handling hives.

• Leather Construction – Provides durability, protection, and breathability for long-term use.

• Breathable Material – Unlike rubber gloves, leather allows your hands to breathe, helping to reduce sweating and odor.

• Tactile Feel – Though not as sensitive as rubber gloves, leather gloves still offer a decent level of tactile feel for handling frames and working in the hive.

Advantages and Considerations:

• Advantages:

  • Breathable: Leather gloves are breathable, so they don’t get as wet and smelly as rubber gloves.

  • Durable: Leather gloves are known for their longevity, offering solid protection for your hands and forearms.

  • Comfortable: Once you get used to the slightly reduced sensitivity compared to rubber gloves, leather gloves can be just as comfortable for extended beekeeping sessions.

• Disadvantages:

  • Less Tactile Sensitivity: Leather gloves don’t offer as much flexibility or tactile feel as rubber gloves, which may be a consideration when you need precision in your beekeeping tasks.

  • Still Gets Wet: While leather is breathable, it will still get wet from sweat, but it dries much easier than rubber gloves.

Gauntlet Length:

• The long gauntlet provides more coverage, but for some beekeepers, it can feel bulky or uncomfortable when pulling over the sleeves of your suit.

• For those who don’t need extra arm protection, a shorter gauntlet may be more comfortable.

Click here for the size guide to find the right fit for your needs!