We all know the expression “fits like a glove”. There’s an art to making leather gloves that fit, and a science to it as well. A well-cut glove will have a nice snug fit, feel comfortable as you open and close your hand, and will perform well during normal use. To achieve this, The glove […]
3 Keys to Making a Leather Glove That Fits and Feels Right Read More »
A recent conversation with a glove buyer reminded us that sometimes, the easiest question can be the hardest to answer. At the start of a new glove project, she asked for the overall measurements for 3 different types of gloves, to begin her initial design work. Easy, right? Even if the requirements of a glove
Glove Company Q & A: How To Optimize Glove Fit Read More »
Long gone are the days when ‘old school’ bikers would ride with their palms wrapped in red bandannas during a long ride. In Part I of our series on choosing fingerless gloves, we highlighted some key features to look for when it comes to fingerless motorcycle gloves. But the most popular fingerless gloves for many
Black Fingerless Leather Gloves: A Classic Choice for Riders Read More »
Until about 40 years ago, hands were protected with shell materials like heavy weight deerskin or bison and lined with fur or hand knit wool. Now we have a wide variety of technologies that make the outdoors a better experience in all weather conditions. Great materials exist. The glove designer\’s real challenge is to develop
Glove Company Challenge: Making Warmer Gloves Read More »
Glove sourcing isn’t one size fits all. In fact, it’s more like visiting a buffet. Some companies completely outsource all aspects of glove manufacturing, others simply need a specific service to supplement current capabilities. You may need help with design … or sourcing and manufacturing … or have things pretty well in hand (no pun
Glove Supplier Q & A: Which Outsourced Services Are Right For You? Read More »
Your glove brand should deliver on the key performance characteristics that matter most to your end user, and enhance his or her product experience. As glove manufacturers and designers, our goal is to help you do this, by raising the bar on glove performance, within your budget. With careful materials selection and design, you can
Get a Grip! Manufacturing Gloves with Better Grip and Durability Read More »
There are a number of challenging aspects of making great gloves. At the top of the list is correct fit. In fact, fit is the biggest consumer complaint when it comes to gloves. To demonstrate, here’s a recent consumer letter that is absolutely typical: “ … my biggest gripe with most gloves on the market
Why Can\’t Glove Manufacturers Make Gloves That Fit? Read More »
We visited several motorcycle glove dealerships recently. I have to be candid: the workmanship on some of the gloves I observed at retail was not good — mainly at the lower price points, but not exclusively. If you are responsible for a glove line, you might want to think about what steps you can take
3 Ways to Ensure That You Manufacture A Top Quality Glove Read More »
Welcome to The Glove Maker’s Blog Welcome to our blog, where we share our glove manufacturing, design and sourcing experience, as well as more general views, tips and news for glove buyers and others within our industry. Let’s talk about glove sourcing by starting with a story. A new food store opened in my town
A Private Label Glove Sourcing Conversation Read More »
Why be average when you can be extraordinary? Get VIP access to exclusive sales and game-changing glove tech. Don’t miss out!
