Can I use gardening gloves while rock climbing?

I've climbed using leather work gloves in lava tubes,, rappel/prusik gloves in limestone caves,

wetsuit gloves on a sea cliff, I probably used other gloves for various places since 1964.

I was surprised by the return of naked climbers in alpine regions.

As a very avid rock climber, I can tell you that it is exceedingly rare to see anyone climbing with gloves simply because no glove gives you the grip and sensitivity of bare skin. If you feel you need to wear gloves, I would highly recommend getting fingerless ones (or cutting the fingers off some work gloves). Loose-fitting cotton gloves will make you very unhappy.

Most "full finger" climbing gloves you may see are either for protection while belaying/rappeling (not climbing, per se) or for alpine climbing/mountaineering where it is cold.

Good luck and enjoy!

I think if you do a little research you can find some actual climbing gloves that would be comfortable for you for around $20. https://www.amazon.com/climbing-gloves/b?ie=UTF8&n...

I would wear heavy rubber gloves, myself. But since I would never rock climb, I don't have the problem. You can get good rubber gloves that aren't for washing.

I think you would be far better off buying a pair of tight fitting work gloves like the ones at the link below.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Fingerless-Synt...