Keep pond muck an arm's length away. In general, gloves are one of the most underrated pond tools. But let's examine what they do: first, they make it easier to grip tools, reducing fatigue and improving safety. Secondly, they protect your body's most important asset for water-gardening maintenance-your hands. Heat-sealed and cotton-lined for comfort, plus roughly-textured for a reliable grip in slimy conditions and icy cold water. Double-dipped nitrile coating is puncture resistant, protecting hands and arms from irritants and abrasions, while keeping muck and moisture at bay.