Such do exist, best to look for good quality ones at a garden centre - have to confess I have and never wear, simply give my hands a good wash after being in the garden and, try, to remember to used hand cream.

I think the best gardening gloves are leather...I can't say I've noticed my hands get dirty wearing them but u could always wear a pair of latex gloves underneath but that would be hot!!!

Pop round Wil - I have got some in my shed which are dirtproof! Your next door neighbour.

I always use latex free surgical gloves...two pairs for heavier jobs. My hands do sweat a bit, but it beats the mess the soil makes of my skin, and I can still feel what I am touching!

Sorry, as I said, can't be bothered - just get my hands mucky, grubby and wash and, if I remember, use hand cream! Our gardening ancestors did not wear gloves...

Trick I was told by a builder - scrape fingernails over a bar of soap. Stops dirt getting under nails which is the real downside of gardening/building.
Healthy dose of dirt never hurt anyone but gloves protect against the 'presents' left by neighbours' cats and other undesirables.

Yes Urbanite... forgot to suggest this! I do when I remember!

Thanks all of you especially Jane, you can dig them out and I will see them tomorrow. Happy drinking.

Wilma, you know me too well! Kettle on tomorrow afternoon.