SHOWA Atlas 370 Nitrile Palm Coated General Purpose Work Gloves with Nylon Liner, Black, Medium (12 Pair)

I use nitrile work gloves for pretty much every DIY job, but primarily for auto repair and landscaping. I’ve tried probably a dozen brands, including 3M and other name brands, but I keep coming back to these. I don’t know what secret sauce they use in manufacturing these, but they quite literally last twice as long as any others. And that’s not an exaggeration. The nitrile coating takes a beating before tearing apart or coming off, the fabric holds together, and they don’t lose their elasticity. Save yourself the trial and error as I did. Just buy these at whatever the current price is; you’ll get maximum wear out of them and be glad you invested in a quality product.

With a great fit and flexibility, these gloves are perfect for garden work. They are much sturdier than latex gloves, so they'll protect your hands when shoveling or pruning, but still allow you to easily pick up small objects and debris. I've also used leather and cloth gloves in the past; the leather get stiff over time, and the cloth gloves are a drag when they get wet. I usually wear a medium-size glove, but the 8/L size (large) seems to be just right. These Atlas gloves can also be washed if they get really grimy. Highly recommended.

The best work gloves available. I will definitely buy again. This is a great value

Ordered these 3 years ago. Used in garden and shop. I've put these through the ringer and they hold up well. The large size fits well, tight but not too tight. They breathe well and move well. Since buying these I've only thrown out one pair and have others spread around the house, garage, garden shed, shop, and truck. They're comfortable for any use. Easy to wash. Eventually, the first or index fingertips seams will wear out and expose a small hole. That's when they're repurposed from the garden and yard to wrenching duty. Picking up small parts is easy with only the very thinnest being difficult to grab. Every pair from big box stores gave up in months. These last years!

These are the best gloves ever! I use them for gardening and yard work. You can machine wash them.

My favorite work glove, without a doubt. Have used them for years. This latest batch seems a trifle different -- they don't say "Atlas" on them -- but in other respects they're virtually identical to the older ones. All gloves are a compromise between protection and capability. These are MY kind of compromise: you can pick up a thin slippery little washer but still protect your fingers from sharp edges and nasty substances. Your fingers can still flex normally. And they're comfortable! Quibbles: even with XL size, I wish the fingers were longer, but the stretch is good. Also, I could wish the cuff was an inch or so longer to cover my wrist. But the price is right, and the gloves are generally terrific. I hope they never stop making them, because I'll never stop using them. One other note: for other purposes or different style of glove, I've found the Atlas line generally to be first-rate for quality, utility and durability. I was watching a documentary about professional salvage divers, and there was the guy working on a sunken ship -- wearing Atlas gloves!

I picked up a pair of these while traveling (at a truck stop no less...) on a whim. I was looking for gloves I could use for planting flowers and veggie starts, as well as general weeding. The previous gloves I've used (all leather) didn't allow me to 'feel' things the way I like to, and the rubber gloves I use for household cleaning were OK, but not breathable. In the Atlas Glove, I found the ideal compromise.The Atlas Nitrile Tough Garden Glove has a mesh back (breathable), fits comfortably on my medium to small sized hands and seems to conform to my hand versus being sloppy or stretching out. The gripping surface is slightly rough, which makes grabbing weeds or digging with my hands a breeze. I have not noticed the small barbs on some weeds piercing the glove either, and they seem extremely durable for general gardening use. I like the cuffs which are about 3" long. They can easily be rolled down, but pulled up they offer moderate protection to your wrists and a snug fit to keep dirt out of the gloves.These gloves don't keep water out if the water gets on the back on your hand; where the mesh fabric is on the glove. They do easily rise off and line dry though, and retain their shape features.I've never enjoyed using gardening gloves and almost always ended up taking my gloves off when working in the garden, to be able to 'feel' what I was doing. With the Atlas gloves... I don't want to take them off. They do a great job and I'll be buying more pairs to give to friends, family and to keep on hand as back-ups. Don't hesitate to buy these - you'll love 'em too!**NOTE: These gloves are not tough enough to withstand punctures. If you are cleaning up debris such as clippings from rose bushes, Russian olive trees (spikes)... these gloves will help you grip items, but not protect your hands from cuts. If you have big enough leather gloves to go over them, you probably would get a bit of additional protection without too much bulk, which would work OK for those types of prickly items.-----------------------------------------------JUNE 25, 2011 - UPDATEI've used these gloves underneath a pair of thick leather gloves to clear blackberries - works like a charm! I was worried about the bulk, but there really was no issue. These gloves add to your ability to grip and give just the right extra layer of protection.I've also purchased other gloves from this maker since the first pair and keep coming back to this one because over time it molds to your hand and is 'just right' in its thickness and protection for most yard work and gardening jobs. I've also found them to be a great asset in my fishing toolbox!----------------------------------------------UPDATE: 10/30/15 - Still using them and disappointed to hear they have been discontinued. Buy 'em up before they are gone!!