Graphics: W.L. Gore & Associates Component suppliers play a huge role in the development of high performance gloves. Technical materials are crucial to how gloves wear and hold up under a wide range of conditions. So we reached out to our friends at W. L. Gore, to find out what’s new at the Gore-Tex® mother […]
Gore-Tex Gloves With A \”Plus\”: W.L. Gore Innovations Ahead! Read More »
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 »
What makes a great new glove design? Recently we worked on a new ski glove project, and the development process took a surprising turn. We thought we\’d share the story … All great designs … and brands … start with knowing your customer. And in this case, the merchant REALLY knew his. Glove expertise, technical
Glove Design: The Surprising Story of A New Snow Sport Glove Read More »
The founders of Talon Athletics were working at a local day camp when the idea of protecting players\’ hands for the game of GaGa stung them like a bee. Young players were getting hand injuries — the thin baseball batting and other fingerless gloves being worn in the GaGa pit were not protective enough. A
Sports Gloves Innovation: The Making of the GaGa Glove Read More »
Is your glove line in need of a refresh? What about new products … is there a need for improvements to a current line … or for a new line entirely? Sales and customer feedback is the best barometer of where you are versus where you need to be. And here\’s a 5-step process you
Glove Company: 5-Steps to A Short and Long Term Product Plan Read More »
When you manufacture private label gloves, it\’s like being a point guard, in a way … You create scoring opportunities for your teammates. When they score, you take satisfaction in knowing you\’ve done well. You don\’t take credit for what you do. That\’s just part of the job, and part of being on a team.
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If you manage a product line, it\’s a good idea to periodically conduct a line review. Do you have a process to do this annually or biannnually? Today we\’ll pull back the curtain on our own product planning process. By sharing our process for analyzing customer needs, trends, and innovation … we hope you
Glove Company: A Peek Behind the Product Planning Curtain Read More »
Two key leather fairs take place over the next two weeks. Lineapelle will take place in Bologna this coming week. APLF (Asia Pacific Leather Fair) will be the first few days of April. It seems that everyone involved in sourcing and producing leather products will be attending the leather fairs with more keen interest. Why? more
Leather Price Challenges: Glove Supplier Costs Continue to Rise 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 »
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