i've heard a bunch of people reccommend the gloves. They made my hands too hot and sweaty. I just got the little rubber finger things you wear on the tips of your fingers and they work great for me. You can also just cut the fingertips off of a pair of rubber kitchen gloves. Just a couple of suggestions. Hope it helps. Much cheaper than the gloves and more comfy. IMHO
Also, much cheaper is a pair of gardening gloves from Lowes or Home Depot. They have the little rubber bumps on them for gripping the fabric.