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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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
How to FInd and Choose a Leather Glove Manufacturer Read More »
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?
Glove Buyers Guide: The Language of Leather Read More »
Buyers ask us this question all the time: How do you choose the best glove leather? Glove leathers vary widely, in terms of cost, finish, color fastness, abrasion resistance, suppleness, and many other performance factors. Let’s Not Waste time, we will give you the best Leather for Gloves in a List and then you can
Glove Company Tips: What's the Best Glove Leather? Read More »
Leather is a classic material for gloves. What other material is strong and durable, feels great on your skin, and looks better the longer you wear it? Many factors go into making leather gloves that fit and feel comfortable, and function well … … but it all starts with choosing the right glove leather. From
The Essential Guide to Leather Glove Manufacturing (A 5-Part Series) Read More »
Last month, I spent a week working at our glove factory in China, and meeting with vendors, suppliers and customers. I thought I’d share a “boots on the ground” report, on what I’m seeing and hearing, pertaining to the 2014 outlook for Asia manufacturing and supply chain impacts. 2014 Asia Sourcing Outlook from a Glove
2014 Asia Sourcing: What's on the Horizon? (A Glove Maker's View) Read More »
Suppose your son or daughter is deciding on which college to attend. They’ve seen the brochures, talked to friends, read the online rating. Should they choose the school where they will be spending the next 4 years, without a visit? Similarly, it can very instructive for buyers and product managers to spend time visiting prospective
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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
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I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts of the season with friends and customers. At Olympia Gloves, here are a few things we are grateful for. There is so much to appreciate this season: more Health, home, family, nature’s gifts and the bounty we will share around the Thanksgiving table. It’s easy
Thanksgiving: A Message of Gratitude from Your Glove Supplier Read More »
If you\’re a private label glove buyer, and you\’re good at what you do, it\’s because of your unique management style. In our experience, each private label buyer has a slightly different way of approaching the sourcing process. Of the 6 glove buying/management types we have identified, which management style best describes you?more 1. Type
6 Types of Private Label Glove Buyer: Which Describes You? Read More »
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