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