If you live anywhere in Australia, no matter how big a city or how remote, we will deliver to you.

All orders are packed and sent directly from our dining table, I mean fully teched out warehouse, here in Canberra. You will receive shipping confirmation with tracking details once we've handed your order in to our local post office. And if you so wish, you can start tracking your Foundation's journey to your door.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout because we don't like surprises. Well, except for the good kind.

It would break our hearts for you to receive your Foundation and not be jumping with joy because it fits like a dream and feels utterly luxurious.

So, every purchase of The Foundation comes with the Bare Dirt Co. promise: If your gloves arrive faulty or damaged or the fit is not quite right, get in touch and we'll make it right.

My only ask, contact us before sending anything back so we can help with the next steps. You can get in touch with me 24/7 at carolyn@baredirtco.com. Please account for sleeping hours if you don't get an immediate response.

We mean it when we say that The Foundation is made from quality goat leather. And a little care on your part goes a long way in keeping in it tip top condition for longer.

After use, allow your gloves to air dry naturally out of direct heat and sunlight. Brush off excess dirt and wipe gently with a damp cloth if needed. If it gets too mucky, wash with saddle soap and rub in a leather conditioner. That's it.

Oh yes, please don't machine wash or tumble dry.

With wear, the leather will soften, mould to your hands and develop character of its own over time.

This Pilot Edition is part of the first 100 pairs of The Foundation ever made. It'll be a collector's edition, although we can guarantee it.

The pilot is an early production run designed specifically to get these gloves into real hands and used in real gardens. This is the only way we know how to learn and make the next Foundation even better.

So by buying a pair, you’re helping shape what comes next.

This is not a mass-produced launch. It’s a meaningful first step.

Simply put, The Foundation wasn’t built to be the cheapest. It was built to be the best in the market. The one you stop replacing so often.

So, to answer your question, the price reflects the materials, construction, small production run, and the work that has gone into creating something more considered than a standard, subpar, throwaway glove.

To find your glove size, hunt down a tape measure (a string and ruler would work too) and measure around your knuckles and the length of your hand. Then refer to the Glove Sizing Guide for your best fit.

If you’re between sizes, we recommend sizing down for a snug fit, as the leather will stretch and mould to your hands over time. If you prefer a roomier fit, feel free to size up.

Just keep in mind that a new pair of The Foundation should feel firm and snug overall, not sloppy especially at the fingers.

If you want to make doubly sure you're ordering the right size for your hands, drop me a note with your hand measurements and I'll help you - carolyn@baredirtco.com

We'll be frank when we say that The Foundation was built for home gardeners and professionals in the trade who spend real time working with their hands in the garden or in the yard. And they are fed up of gloves that fail them season after season.

We are not for you, if you're after the cheapest glove possible or your prefer to buy bulk and use and discard. But if you care about durability, comfort, fit and buying less often... you are who we built The Foundation for. I'm nothing if not honest.

Steve, professional gardener:
“I have really missed my pair of prototype gloves since handing them back for assessment after weeks of use and abuse. They were easily the best gloves I have ever used, far superior in comfort, fit, durability, and a certain X factor no other glove has.

Unlike most other gloves, I didn’t find myself taking them on and off for different tasks. They stayed on my hands pretty much all the time. Where other gloves would be hot and sweaty, these stayed cooler and drier. Where others would have given up the ghost, these remained intact and comfortable.”

Andrew, The Tool Shed:
“After 4 weeks of rigorous testing in the garden, I think Bare Dirt Co. are onto something. These gloves are not only comfortable to wear, but they also go the distance in the garden. From moving pavers to pulling weeds, these gloves have kept going.

Finally, we have gloves that are made to last.”