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April 7, 2017
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Private Label, Private Label Leather Sourcing, Private Label: Glove Fit & Feel, Private Label: Glove manufacturing

3 Keys to Making a Leather Glove That Fits and Feels Right

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...

by rheumann
August 21, 2014
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Private Label, Private Label Costs/Pricing, Private Label: Glove manufacturing

Glove Manufacturing: The Ultimate Guide to Glove Cost (Part II)

In Part I of our "Ultimate Guide to Glove Cost" series, we covered the two most important cost variables, material costs and labor costs. Today, we'll dig into Dies, Duty Rates, and other costs...

by rheumann
August 21, 2014
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Private Label, Private Label Costs/Pricing, Private Label: Glove manufacturing

Glove Manufacturing: The Ultimate Guide to Glove Cost (Part I)

The first time I talk to a new customer, the question…”how much will the glove cost?” always comes up. It seems like a reasonable question, but there are literally dozens of...

by rheumann
August 7, 2014
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Private Label, Private Label: Glove manufacturing

How Your Glove Company Can Shorten Leadtimes: 7 Essential Strategies

When it comes getting your product designed, developed and delivered, Is your glove company more like a leopard -- the fastest land animal -- or a snail? "Fast fashion" companies have figured out how...

by rheumann
July 28, 2014
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Private Label, Private Label: Glove manufacturing, Private Label: Glove Quality

China Manufacturing: When Product Quality Goes South

This week, we heard an all-too familiar story of inconsistent quality, from an acquaintance in the accessories business.  Unfortunately, they received a shipment of finished goods that was of such poor quality, that more...

by rheumann
July 28, 2014
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Private Label, Private Label: Glove manufacturing

The Hidden Costs of Glove Manufacturing

Perhaps you're looking at this image, and wondering ...

by rheumann
July 10, 2014
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Private Label, Private Label: Glove manufacturing

Imported vs. Made in USA Gloves: A Range of Options

Most gloves are imported, for the reasons we explored last week. But there is growing interest in buying American made gloves, just as there is more interest in buying everything manufactured domestically. It explains...

by rheumann
June 8, 2014
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Private Label, Private Label Glove Innovation, Private Label Glove Materials, Private Label Sports Gloves, Private Label: Case Studies, Private Label: Glove Design Process, Private Label: Glove manufacturing

Sports Gloves Innovation: The Making of the GaGa Glove

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...

by rheumann
June 4, 2014
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Glove Company Q & A: How To Optimize Glove Fit

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,...

by rheumann
May 24, 2014
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Private Label, Private Label Glove Materials, Private Label: Glove Design Process, Private Label: Glove manufacturing

Glove Manufacturer Toolkit: Designing Winter Gloves for All Budgets

The only thing worse than cold hands, is cold and wet hands. In a recent post, we covered warmth and insulation solutions. But client specs usually call for designing gloves that keep hands both...

by rheumann
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