Climbing trees means gripping and tugging at ropes; manipulating ascenders, descenders, carabiners, or other belay devices; and clutching tree branches and twigs. You will need protective gear for your hands and fingers that leaves you with enough dexterity to manipulate complex mechanisms.
The Ironclad Framer Gloves is an excellent answer to this need. These are heavy duty utility gloves. The back is made of breathable spandex keeping and moisture away. It has a one-piece Amara palm, with an abrasion-resistant double-stitched DuraClad for additional protection in areas most susceptible to wear and tear. It has an e-z pull tab with a hook and loop cuff closure made of soft rubber. For increased dexterity, the tips of the thumb, index, and middle fingers are cut off. To protect the knuckles from accidental impact, this area is rubberized.
This pair of gloves can be used, apart from tree climbing, for other purposes such as carpentry, tire mounting, electrical set-up, framing, or when using power tools and even weapons.
The Ironclad Frame is washable in a washing machine but it is best to leave it to dry in the air.