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 during normal use. To achieve this, The glove […]
3 Keys to Making a Leather Glove That Fits and Feels Right 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 »
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
PHOTOS: Why Visit A China Glove Factory? Read More »
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 »
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