Custom motorcycle gloves: EN 13594 levels, leathers and cuff styles for private-label brands
Gloves are the most-bought piece of motorcycle protection and the easiest to add to a brand. Here is what separates a summer glove from a race gauntlet, and how certification works.
Published 27 October 2026 · Blackthorn World
In short
Custom motorcycle gloves are made in goatskin, cowhide or kangaroo-type leather, or textile with leather palms, in short-cuff or gauntlet styles, with hard or soft knuckle protection. In the EU and UK they are PPE certified to EN 13594 (level 1 or 2, with KP marking for knuckle protection). Blackthorn World makes them from 100 pairs per style, from about $8 per pair FOB, and arranges certification per design.
What does EN 13594 mean for a glove brand?
EN 13594 is the European standard for protective motorcycle gloves. Level 1 is the baseline for road gloves; level 2 sets higher requirements for abrasion, cut and seam strength, and is typical of sport and race gloves. A KP marking shows the glove has passed the knuckle-protection impact test. In the EU and UK every model sold as protective must be certified by a notified body. We hold EN test reports on some current glove articles and arrange certification for your own designs.
Which leather?
| Leather | Character | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Goatskin | Soft, supple, good feel, strong for its thickness | Summer, sport and urban gloves |
| Cowhide | Thicker, very abrasion-resistant, stiffer | Touring, race gauntlets, heritage gloves |
| Kangaroo-type / premium thin leathers | Highest strength-to-weight | Premium race palms |
| Textile with leather palm | Light, ventilated, cheaper | Urban, summer, adventure gloves |
Short cuff or gauntlet?
- Short cuff — urban, summer and adventure riding; worn under the jacket sleeve. See our vented leather summer gloves.
- Gauntlet — sport, race and touring; covers the jacket sleeve and protects the wrist. See the full-gauntlet race glove.
Protection and comfort details
- Hard TPR or carbon-look knuckles, or soft foam knuckles on urban gloves.
- Palm sliders and double-layer palm reinforcement for sport and race gloves.
- Pre-curved fingers, outseam stitching on race gloves for comfort.
- Waterproof membrane and thermal lining for winter gloves.
- Touchscreen fingertips and visor wipes.
Price, MOQ and lead time
Summer leather gloves start at about $8 per pair FOB and gauntlets at about $18, at the 100-pair minimum per style. A development sample takes about two weeks; bulk ships 3–4 weeks after approval. Certification cost and time depend on the notified body and are quoted with development. See the motorcycle gloves range, the gloves manufacturer page and our motorcycle jackets and CE guide.
FAQ
What is EN 13594?
The European standard for protective motorcycle gloves, with level 1 and level 2 performance and a KP marking for knuckle protection.
Goatskin or cowhide for motorcycle gloves?
Goatskin is softer with better feel for summer and sport gloves; cowhide is thicker and more abrasion-resistant for touring and race gauntlets.
What is the MOQ for private-label motorcycle gloves?
100 pairs per style, with sizes mixed.
How much do custom motorcycle gloves cost?
From about $8 per pair FOB for summer leather gloves; gauntlets from about $18.
Can you certify our gloves?
We hold EN test reports on some current articles and arrange EN 13594 certification at a notified body for your designs.