Tina,
Here's a link to the place where I buy all my gloves:
http://www.harlane.com/index.p...
I first found the Harlane company at a master gardener plant sale in Atlanta. When I tried on the gloves, I was skeptical because the goat skin was so soft and supple. I bought them anyway, and five years later, they are still my best gloves. I have both the short gloves and gauntlets.
Gauntlets have thicker material up the arms. They are super comfortable, and the only problem is remembering to take them off before I go to pull weeds. They are made specifically for pruning thorny shrubs and trees, not for heavy digging. They happen to be on sale right now--a real bargain when you consider how they are made to last.
The webpage says they were made specifically for people with arthritis and carpal tunnel issues. I have rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and had carpal tunnel release surgery a few years ago. When I wear these gloves and use my #8 Felcos, I can prune 100 roses without stopping.
A quick google search brings up several places to purchase the Harlane gloves and Felco pruners.
Good luck with your first rose! Check in here often! We love to help!