My skin is prone to cuts, scratches, and bruises. In the desert I need protection from cactus, etc., while gardening. Do they help?
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These are light weight fabric with a plastic type coating. They would not resist punctures well. They are more for dealing with caustic liquids. I would think leather would wouk better.
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I've used the gloves as oven mitts, to protect my forearms when I reach way back into the oven. They work perfectly for my purpose. As to sharp objects, I can't say, but they are made of fairly thick suede leather, to prevent burns, and I would imagine it would take a very sharp object, propelled with considerable force, to penetrate them. I wouldn't use them as gauntlets for protection from saber thrusts, or to shuck oysters, however.
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I would assume so, but since the sleeves don't have fingers, your fingers will still be exposed to scratches. I would guess they can stand up to rabbit scratches, but I'm not sure about rabbit bites... probably protect from punctures, but if a rabbit bit you, you might still feel the pressure of the bite. I've never dealt with rabbits before though, so don't take my word on it, I'm just making an educated guess.
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This is my most often used garden tool. I've never had my hand slip ever while using this tool. I recommend using gloves if you do much work with it as it will leave the palm of your hand sore if you do a lot of weeding with it. I also recommend that you sharpen it at least once each season depending on use. A sharp tool works better and requires less effort. I had the same concerns you do before I started using it. I have another version of this tool with a guard but like this one better. I forgot about the guard thing until you asked about it.
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No, I don't believe so. These protect more against slicing or slashing movements. A bite may not break the skin, but could still cause some sub-dermal bruising.
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I would NOT use this as your only defense against a sunburn, Its meant as a daily moisturizer with spf to protect against daily sun exposure as in ur quick walk down the street or random times outside
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Not the right person to answer. I live in Arizona. It protects against sun for maybe a season -- then it crumbles.
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Not if they are potted! I ended up cutting all the palm leaves and they grew back within days healthier than ever!
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I use them for protection from cactus needles and stinging nettle. I don't know if thorns are any worse than those.
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I would think so. I bought them because at my age anything that even touches my forearms brings blood. I have a lot of landscaping trimming bushes etc and so far not a scratch. I have a bougenvilla that has thousands of tiny needle thorns on it-they do not protect from those. I live in the Houston TX area and they are very hot to wear in this hot & humid climate but worth it. I hope this helps
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No, it doesn't scratch. I don't know how much movement you can do in gardening. I found it works well in all I do.
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Yes, arnica is very good at healing bruises and also taking care of some pain. Honestly, I have personally found this particular product to relieve shoulder, back and knee pain. It can cause a bit of a rash on super sensitive skin. However, it is excellent for a more instant relief without using medicines.
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No- it doesn't do anything for that. Dried up poison ivy fast, but did not help with skin damage where I had scratched.
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I have as I have Chemical Injury so have to use natural things. Hope it works for you also.
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I think it might depend on, not only how long they are exposed to sunlight, but also other environmental factors (humidity and bioregion). The manufacturer claims that UV protection is included in the manufacture of the product, but research that I did suggests that they will still begin to deteriorate in a matter of months. Ours were out in the open for most of an Oregon summer filled with moist dirt, and seem to be ok so far.
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Hi GeorgeYes this will give limited sun protection. I live in Houston and it will help defray the direct sunlight on your plants. However be aware, as hot as we are in this neck of the woods, it will not be a 100% protection just help them from wilting in the direct sun. I use it on all my plants and it does help.
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Probably not. The glove will protect you from a long blade going across your finger or hand. It will not protect you from a sharp poke like from an ice pick or, in this case, a sharp tooth of an animal. The glove is made up of a metal mesh that cannot stop a small but strong piercing. It has protected my hand from slicing knives and blade cutters. Hope this helps!