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Gardening 101 – How to Grow Your Own Vegetables Through Seeding 2024

Gardening 101 – How to Grow Your Own Vegetables Through Seeding 2024

Posted on May 1, 2024 by - Sustainability, Education, Gardening, Gloves, Guide, New Product

Spring is in the air, the weather is warming up, and it’s the perfect time to start planting seeds. Our original 2020 guide to seeding and growing your vegetable garden was a hit, and we’re back with an updated version to help you make the most of this season’s planting opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this quick, simple guide is packed with fresh tips and tricks to help you grow a bountiful garden of vegetables. Read more…

A Thoughtful Mother’s Day Glove Gift Guide

Posted on April 23, 2024 by - Gardening, Gloves, Guide

Mother’s Day comes just once a year, yet we all know that one day is hardly enough to celebrate everything Mom does. That’s why our 2024 Mother’s Day Gift Guide is brimming with more than just gifts—it’s about experiences, too. We’ve curated a selection of gloves perfect for bringing your family together while also safeguarding everyone’s hands. Why not mark this Mother’s Day with a spring or summer project that involves the whole family? Whether it’s transforming your yard or balcony into an oasis for Mom, adding a splash of color to your garden, or cultivating a mini edible garden, let’s make every day special for Mom! Read more…

317 Lite As A Feather Spring Planting Watson Gloves

Planting Native Species with Watson Gloves and the Urban Botanist

Posted on April 18, 2024 by - Education, Gardening, Gloves, Guide, Sustainability

Planting Native Species Cheat Sheet
For Earth Day, Watson Gloves has partnered with the “Urban Botanist” to support your local native ecosystem by planting species of native plants in your garden. This collaboration leverages the Urban Botanist’s expertise and Watson Gloves’ dedication to sustainability, encouraging gardeners to foster biodiversity in their own backyards. Our Homegrown™ line, featuring WasteNot™ yarn from recycled plastic bottles and landfill biodegradable Reclaim™ additives, represents our commitment to environmentally responsible products. Read more…

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Sustainability in the PPE and Safety Equipment Industry: Insights from the ISEA Report

Posted on November 14, 2023 by - Education, Safety, Sustainability

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is undergoing a transformative era where sustainability is gaining equal significance next to its primary safety function. The International Safety Equipment Association’s (ISEA) recent study illuminates this shift, revealing that an overwhelming 80% of safety managers now factor in sustainability when selecting PPE, reflecting a broader industry trend towards environmentally conscious practices (ISEA Report, 2023). At Watson Gloves, being environmentally conscious is not a new trend but a continued commitment. Our approach is twofold: to provide quality hand protection while reducing our environmental footprint and helping reduce yours. Together, we can help elevate the industry for a more sustainable future. Read more…

Director of Product Development Christina Yeung's Watson Gloves Story

Watson Story – Director of Product Development Christina Yeung

Posted on February 1, 2023 by - Watson Careers, Watson Stories

I’ve been working for Watson Gloves for eleven years at the head office in Burnaby, BC. I was hired as a product developer and have recently become the Director of Product Development.

Watson Gloves has been a part of my life since I was very young! I’ve always lived in Vancouver, and my childhood home was in East Vancouver, only three blocks away from Watson Gloves’ original main office! Read more…

15 Ways to Beat the Heat from Watson Gloves

15 Ways to Beat the Heat When Working Outside at the Jobsite

Posted on July 21, 2022 by - Gloves, Education, Guide, Safety

Heat. Heat everywhere. Summer signals a time of heat and at times during the season, extreme heat. And if you’re working outdoors, you are at a higher risk of overheating. Roof work, construction, and any other industrial site that are outdoors are hot environments that can exacerbate overheating. During times of extraordinarily hot weather, it’s important to put safety as high priority. Why? Because the cost of overheating is not pretty.

Fortunately, we have all the essential tips to reduce overheating when working outside. We understand many occupations that involve outdoor work cannot simply be put to a halt. Knowing the ways you can protect yourself in the hot heat though will keep you both safe and productive.

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Cleaning Watson Gloves Leather Gloves

Washing your Leather Gloves

Posted on June 21, 2022 by - Education

Are your leather gloves looking rough? We get it, it’s easy to just throw your gloves into the closet, toss them into your toolbox, or chuck them into the back of your truck without cleaning them off. After time your gloves will naturally accumulate dirt and grime, building up bacteria, and shortening the lifespan of the glove. Cleaning your leather gloves, like you’d clean your leather boots, will help them age well, will stop them from smelling, and will allow you to use them longer. Read more…