Custom cycling gloves: road, gravel and MTB gloves under your own brand
How road, gravel and mountain bike gloves differ, what to put in a private-label brief, and how pricing and lead times work for bike brands, IBDs and team-kit suppliers.
Published 26 October 2026 · Blackthorn World
In short
Custom cycling gloves are made in three main families: road gloves with low-profile gel padding and breathable backs, gravel gloves with tougher padded palms for rough surfaces, and full-finger MTB gloves with thin palms or impact protection. Blackthorn World makes all three private label for bike brands, wholesalers, IBDs and team-kit suppliers from 100 pairs per style, at an indicative $5–$12 per pair FOB.
Road, gravel or MTB?
| Road | Gravel | MTB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingers | Fingerless summer mitts, full-finger thermal | Fingerless or full finger | Full finger |
| Palm | Low-profile gel pads | Tougher padded synthetic suede | Thin one-piece palm for bar feel |
| Back | Breathable mesh or lycra | Earth tones, topo prints | Stretch, optional knuckle protection |
| Typical details | Pull-off tabs, sweat wipe thumb | Reinforced thumb crotch, touchscreen tips | Silicone lever grip, touchscreen tips |
What to specify
- Range. Summer mitts, aero race gloves, thermal winter gloves, gravel or MTB, or a full line across seasons.
- Padding. Low-profile gel for road, tougher padding for gravel, minimal for trail MTB.
- Back fabric and colour. Mesh, lycra or stretch, in your colours or sublimated to match team kit.
- Details. Pull-off finger tabs, sweat wipe, touchscreen tips, silicone grip and cuff closure.
- Packaging. Header cards, hang tags and polybags for retail.
Indicative price
Our road, gravel, MTB and padded cycling gloves are indicatively $5–$12 per pair FOB, depending on materials, padding, print and quantity. Team-kit suppliers can order gloves alongside cycling kits so colours match across jersey, bib and glove.
How a private-label glove order works
- Brief. Send a reference glove, tech pack or photo, with colours, logo placement, size split and yearly volume.
- Quote. We confirm the FOB price, materials and trims.
- Development sample. About 2 weeks. Development samples are charged per style plus courier, and the charge is credited against your first bulk order.
- Bulk. Typically ships 3–4 weeks after sample approval, checked against the approved sample.
- Packing. Your hang tags, header cards, polybags and cartons.
The minimum is 100 pairs per style, with sizes mixed. FOB prices exclude freight, import duty and VAT or sales tax. EU and UK importers may qualify for reduced duty under EU GSP+ or UK DCTS, as Blackthorn World is an EU REX registered exporter; confirm the rate with your customs broker. All gloves are made in our own ISO 9001:2015 certified factory. See the full gloves range and the factory tour.
For a like-for-like quote, send the glove you buy now and your yearly volume to Sales@Blackthorn-textile.com or WhatsApp +92 334 096 2222.
FAQ
Who makes private-label cycling gloves?
Blackthorn World manufactures road, gravel and MTB gloves made to order with your logo, colours and retail packaging, for bike brands, wholesalers, IBDs and team-kit suppliers in the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe, the Nordics, Australia and New Zealand.
How much do custom cycling gloves cost?
Indicatively $5–$12 per pair FOB, depending on materials, padding, print and quantity. Freight, duty and taxes are extra.
What is the minimum order?
100 pairs per style, with sizes mixed.
Can you match gloves to our team kit?
Yes. Backs can be made in your colours or sublimated to match jerseys and bibs.
Do you make both summer and winter cycling gloves?
Yes: fingerless summer mitts, aero race gloves and thermal full-finger winter gloves with touchscreen tips.