Niwaki Winter Gardening Gloves

‘Fleece lined and rubber coated, these gloves are perfect for cold weather chores around the garden – they’ll keep your hands warm and dry, and show up well if you misplace them. Watch out for thorns though, as the waterproof coating isn’t thornproof.

The cuff colours, and the funky Japanese kanji, are non-negotiable. Don’t, for goodness sake, get the small ones because you like the purple, or the shape of 七. Get them because you’re size 7.

Measure across the middle of your hand (at the metacarpophalangeal joints, obviously) in cm to find your size. 7cm = Size 7 (Small), 8cm = Size 8 (Medium) etc.) We recommend moving up a size if you’re caught in the middle, although some people prefer a tighter fit. Not that it matters, but Jake favours a size 10.’ Niwaki