On my last trip to China, I had dinner with a leather supplier who represents many tanneries. Our discussion turned to leather prices, which continue to rise. While ultra premium brands can absorb higher material prices, that’s not the case for most brands we work with. Here are some thoughts about how to maintain glove […]
Glove Manufacturer Tips: 4 Ways to Deal With High Leather Costs Read More »
When the weather is fair, we\’re outdoors riding — but on a 30 degree morning like today, we\’re relaxing with a hot cup of joe and checking out the motorcycle blogosphere. The next best thing to being in the wind, is reading about it! Here are 10 good motorcycle blogs to check out. There are
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Lately I’ve been thinking about how to help our retail and brand partners succeed in an omnichannel world. What\’s omnichannel? It\’s how the consumer shops — and expects to shop — in today\’s always connected world. For example … Yesterday, I saw a nice scarf in a store window. I was in a rush, so
Glove Company Merchandising TIps: 4 Ways To Win at OmniChannel Retail Read More »
This past week, the weather turned colder in many places. Barry C. writes: ” … I rode last night… most of my body stays relatively warm or at least tolerable except my fingers… I have a pretty good set of winter gloves too… any tips? — Barry C. Barry’s situation is pretty common. There’s one
Why We Love Glove Liners (And You Should, Too!) Read More »
Each week, we open the kimono and share what\’s happening \”behind the scenes\” here at Olympia Gloves. Today, we need your help. Would you share your expertise with us? We\’d like to hear from apparel and accessories buyers, and product executives. If you are responsible for sourcing or buying decisions for a retail organization or
Help a Glove Supplier Out: Take Our Apparel Buyers Survey Read More »
We hear the same two questions from a lot of riders: Why do my winter riding gloves feel bulky? AND Are there gloves that keep hands warm, and provide a better feel for the controls? Gloves without bulky padding would obviously be a lot better. So the question is, if we can put a man
What Will Winter Riding Gloves Be Like In 100 Years? Read More »
\”Take a Selfie\” to Win Olympia Motorcycle Gloves! Need new All Season or Winter motorcycle gloves? This month, we\’re giving away a great pair of our newest motorcycle gloves — your choice of either the All Season II, pictured above, or the WeatherKing Extra Touch. It\’s our little way to say thank you, and make
Win Women's & Men's Motorcycle Gloves! "Selfie" Facebook Contest Read More »
People ask us two basic questions all the time .. What will glove samples cost? And, how long will it take? Last time, we outlined process of creating a glove, from initial concept to first sample: How Glove Companies Bring Ideas to Life: From Design to Sample Today, we explain what samples cost, and
Glove Maker Tips: 5 Ways to Make Samples Faster, Better, Cheaper! Read More »
Here’s a subject we’re always asked about: How does a new glove get made? Creating a one-of-a-kind glove prototype, and producing a first sample, isn’t like getting a sample in your local ice cream scoop shop. No offense to Ben and Jerry’s, but there’s a lot more involved. Let’s look at the process, from concept
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There\’s lots of innovation happening at PrimaLoft®, one of the outdoor industry\’s leading suppliers. Their team is working hard to make consumers a lot more comfortable, across a wide range of activities. We recently had the opportunity to ask what\’s new for 2014-5, and beyond. Get ready to learn what\’s ahead — we think you\’ll be inspired by their
Warning, Innovation Ahead! A Glove Maker's Conversation with PrimaLoft® Read More »
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