I bought the Machinger gloves after trying exfoliating and garden gloves. They all work but the Machinger gloves are, IMO, much better. They are definitely cooler and fit nicely. In addition to the gloves, a surface that is even with the deck of your machine makes all the difference in the world. I have priority mail boxes and some large cardboard sheets stacked to the height of my machine and then cover with the heaviest clear vinyl that Walmart sells. Works really well, especially for large quilts, as everything moves smoothly. I am fairly new to FMQ and love it.