Garden Gloves

Material A

Natural and synthetic leather. Pigskin and cowhide are incredibly durable materials with immense tensile strength.

Disposal: Albeit biodegradable, leather gloves such as these need to be placed in the garbage bin.

Material B

Cotton. A naturally-occurring fibre that is often used in the manufacturing of textiles.

Disposal: Cotton must be placed in the garbage bin.

Material C

Polyester. A biodegradable polymer made of naturally occurring chemicals.

Disposal: Polyester must be placed in the garbage bin.

Material D

Latex. A form of rubber that can be found naturally but is also synthetically produced.

Disposal: As most gloves are made with synthetic latex, these must be placed in the garbage bin.

Best Alternative

The type of glove you purchase depends on the type of work you are doing in your garden or backyard. All of the aforementioned materials are equally acceptable as they all must be placed in your garbage bin. However, if untreated, natural leathers are biodegradable, even if they are being sent to a landfill.