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 […]
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Heat Trapping Fibers Keep Hands Warm Your body is like a furnace — constantly breaking down the fuel you put into it and turning it into the energy that keeps you moving. In the winter, you can stay warm during outdoor activities – so long as you keep that heat contained. Problem is, when riding
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Do you ever feel that you just can\’t get to the bottom of your inbox? Each day, there\’s a new tidal wave of emails to deal with! Here\’s what I\’ve come to realize. In a global business, we need to travel more … and email less.more This month\’s editorial in The Sourcing Journal makes a
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Women who ride are happier and more fulfilled. So says a marketing study published by Harley Davidson two weeks ago. It\’s a good read. (republished below). Kudos to H-D for trying to introduce new women to our sport … as market leader, they are doing a great job with their Riders Edge courses,, and other
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We recently attended a power sports trade show, and saw a wide range of gloves. Our visit reminded us how difficult it is for a glove buyer to sort out manufacturing options. We saw everything from the best quality leather gloves, to inferior gloves made of mismatched scraps. Never was the saying “buyer beware” more
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How did you learn to ride? Did you take an MSF class? Did a veteran rider teach you the do’s and the dont\’s? Whether you’re new to the sport or more skilled, if you slip into poor riding habits, you could easily find yourself in a position that will turn you into a Mack truck
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For our last post of the year, we return to a subject that is near and dear … leather! Last week, we explained some of the considerations that go into choosing the appropriate leather for a glove project. We examined: What is glove leather, and how is it different than leather used for other garments?
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What keeps some motorcyclists riding even as the snow starts falling? Riding a snowmobile! Once you put your 2-wheeled baby away for the winter, a snowmobile can deliver some of the same thrills in a beautiful new landscape. But along with the joys of snowmobiling, comes the age-old question: How do you stay warm and
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So, you\’ve put your bike away for the winter … what now? Still feel the \”need for speed\”? Snowmobile riding, in a beautiful winter landscape, is a great outdoor activity that many motorcyclists enjoy. But along with the joys of snowmobiling comes the age-old question: What\’s the best way to keep your hands warm and
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Winter Motorcycle Gloves: Product Review Marilyn Elmore Bragg is a motorcycle rider, photographer, and writer who occasionally writes for Olympia Gloves. She was given a pair of Ladies Olympia Aventador gloves (Style 4295) to road test this winter. After wearing them for about 300 miles, here\’s her review.more Review: Olympia Ladies Aventador Gloves (Style 4295)
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