Bionic Women's Classic Gardening Glove

Bionic Women's Classic Gardening Glove

The Bionic Classic is made from top-grade, soft and supple cabretta (sheepskin) leather, making it an extremely comfortable glove. The only gardening gloves designed by an orthopedic hand surgeon, Bionic gloves include these features:

• Anatomical relief pads that promote a lighter, more secure grip with fewer calluses and blisters
• Motion zones over the knuckles and web zones between the fingers to promote ease of movement and help hands “breathe”
• Added padding on the palm to enhance durability
• A form-fitting neoprene wrist closure that provides wrist support and helps prevent debris from entering the glove

Bionic Classics can be hand or machine washed (use a mild detergent, cold water, gentle cycle, no bleach) and should be air dried only. Wash with the Velcro tab secured tightly. The manufacturer says washing actually enhances durability and helps to maintain suppleness of the leather.

Bionic Sizing Chart

Bionic Classics run smaller than other gloves; Liz and Ann both need a size larger in the Classics than their usual glove size. We heartily recommend these gloves for women with fingers of average length; if you have particularly long fingers or fingernails, these gloves are probably not for you. (Because of the way the Classics are sized, we carry only medium, large and extra large sizes; if you think you need a small, give us a call and we may be able to special-order it for you.)

The manufacturer’s directions for determining size are to measure (in inches) around your dominant hand with a tape measure at the place indicated on the photo below, and then use the tape measurements to determine your proper glove size based on the chart. If you’re close to the “border” between two sizes, we recommend sizing up!

Circumference	Glove Size
6 ¼ -7"	Small
7¼ - 7¾"	Medium
7¾ - 8"	Large
8 – 8¼"	X-Large

Bionic Technology

Designed by a leading orthopedic hand surgeon, Bionic technology is totally unique in the marketplace. There is nothing like it. The difference is found in the design based on the anatomy of the hand and the science of ergonomics. Here are a few notable examples:

Anatomical Relief Pad System

The anatomy:

The hand has natural peaks and valleys determined by the bones in the hand. The high points of the bone rub against tools and equipment and cause blisters, calluses and hand fatigue.

The ergonomic solution:

Strategically-placed pads on the glove eliminate the peaks and valleys and even the surface of the hand.

The advantage:

Bionic improves grip strength, without the need to grip harder, and reduces hand fatigue. Plus, friction causing blisters and calluses is virtually eliminated.

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Pre-Rotated Finger Design

The anatomy:

Your fingers are “pre-rotated,” which means the forefinger and pinky rotate inward toward the center of your hand when grasping an object.

The ergonomic solution:

Unlike conventional gloves, which are designed with a straight cut in the fingers, Bionic gloves feature a pre-rotated design that follows the natural motion of your fingers.

The advantage:

Bionic is more comfortable, feeling like a “second skin,” and moves more naturally when gripping.

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Web and Motion Zones

The anatomy:

The hand features 14 phalanx bones and a large number of tendons and muscles. Combined, they allow for an intricate range of motion and dexterity.

The ergonomic solution:

Made of stretchable and breathable Lycra material, Motion Zones are added over the knuckles and Web Zones are added between the fingers.

The advantage:

Bionic provides greater flexibility and natural dexterity, while also helping keep hands cool and dry.

Bionic Women's Classic Gardening Glove Reviews

"I LOVE my Bionic Classics. They're surprisingly warm too and I like the velcro at the wrist" -- Shoshana Osofsky, Bridgeton, NJ

Except when we need the protection of work gloves, these are the gloves that both of us wear the most. They are extremely comfortable, facilitate good dexterity for weeding and other tasks requiring a relatively sensitive touch, seem to provide the protection from blisters that they advertise, and have held up well for both of us. We sold a lot of these at the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture conference this year; we encourage anyone who bought them to email us with their own comments, which we’ll add here. -– Ann & Liz

P.S. OK, it’s true that I pruned my finger instead of some grasses the other day, and I now have a small slit in one of the fingers of my left glove. But I’m still wearing them! – Liz