The first question most brands ask us is how much a pair of custom gloves costs. The honest answer is that it depends on the glove, because every order we make is built to a different design. Two teams can order the same number of pairs and pay very different prices.
This guide explains what actually moves the price of a custom glove, so you can plan a budget before you ask for a quote. These are the same things we look at in our Sialkot workshop when a new design comes in for pricing.
The number of pairs
Quantity changes the price per pair more than anything else. Before the first glove is stitched, we make the pattern, set up the cutting, prepare the print and plan the run. That work takes about the same time for twenty pairs as it does for a thousand.
On a big order, that setup is shared between many gloves, so each pair carries a small part of it. On a small order, each pair carries more of it. That is why a small order costs more per pair, even though we do not set a minimum. If you want to know more about how small orders work, read our guide on why we don't have a minimum order.
The palm material
The palm is the part of the glove that does the most work, and the material you choose for it has a real effect on the cost.
- Amara synthetic suede is what we use on most of our gloves. It is thin, it gives a good feel on the bar, and it holds up well, so it keeps the price sensible.
- Leather and special palms can be sourced for your order. They cost more because the material costs more and it has to be bought for your run.
- Extra layers on the palm, such as a second layer on the heel of the hand, add material and stitching time.
The back of the glove matters too, but less. Our standard is Lycra for a stretch back, and we use Neoprene for cuffs.
The print and the branding
How your logo and artwork go onto the glove is the second big part of the price. Each method has its own setup.
- Sublimation prints the whole design into the fabric in full colour. It suits detailed artwork and short runs, because one design costs the same to set up however many colours it has.
- Screen printing needs one screen for every colour. A one-colour logo is cheap to set up, and a five-colour design costs more.
- Silicone printing adds grip patterns and raised logos. It also needs its own setup for each design.
- Embroidery is priced by the size of the logo and the number of stitches, so a small logo on the cuff costs much less than a large one on the back of the hand.
If you are working to a tight budget, ask us which method suits your artwork. Often the same look can be made in a cheaper way.
Protection and construction
The more parts a glove has, the more cutting and stitching it needs. These are the features that add the most work:
- Knuckle protection, such as a moulded shell over the knuckles like the one on our Armor Pro glove
- Padding in the palm or on the back of the hand
- A closure on the cuff, such as a hook-and-loop strap, instead of a simple slip-on cuff
- Touchscreen fingertips, which need conductive material on the index finger and thumb
- Full finger versus half finger, because a full finger glove uses more material and more stitching
A clean slip-on glove with a single-layer palm is the most affordable build. A protective motocross glove with a knuckle shell and a strap cuff sits at the other end.
Sizes, packaging and shipping
Our normal size range runs from youth sizes up to XXL, and one order can mix sizes. A size outside that range, or a fit graded to your own size chart, takes extra pattern work.
Packaging is your choice. We can add your own hang tags, branded polybags and boxes, and each extra adds a little to the cost of every pair.
Shipping is separate from the price of the gloves. The cost depends on the weight of the order and the country it goes to.
What does not cost you anything
Turning your idea into a working pattern is part of our job, so there is no design fee on top of the gloves.
The first sample costs nothing either, apart from the courier. We have it ready to ship four days after the design is agreed, and if it needs changes we make them before production starts.
How to get an accurate quote
The more we know, the closer the first quote is to the final price. When you contact us, try to include the following:
- The sport and how the gloves will be used
- Your design, a sketch, or photos of a glove you like
- The palm material you want, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo and artwork, and where it should go on the glove
- How many pairs you need, and roughly how many in each size
- Any packaging you want, such as hang tags or boxes
- The country the gloves will be shipped to
You can send all of this through our contact page. A real person reads it and replies with a quote for that exact glove.
