They are soft and resist hardening for many years of dependable lawn watering use. These hose washers provide a watertight seal to prevent leaks between your water hose, garden sprinklers and other garden hose accessories. To maintain leak-proof yard watering, these garden hose washers are a must-have for all your hose watering needs. Features and Benefits: Create a watertight seal to prevent leaks, Soft rubber construction resists hardening and cracking, Ensures long-life and leak-proof protection between your garden water hose and garden hose accessories.