Gloves manufacturer in Sialkot, Pakistan: boxing, MMA, motorcycle, work and tactical gloves made to your sample
Sialkot is the world's glove town, and Blackthorn World is one of its export factories. We cut and stitch leather, synthetic and textile gloves to your pattern — boxing and MMA gloves, motorcycle and motocross gloves, impact and cut-resistant work gloves, tactical, cycling, riding and ski gloves — from 100 pairs per style, with your logo on the strap, back or cuff.
In short
Blackthorn World manufactures custom gloves in Sialkot, Pakistan for fight-sport, motorcycle, PPE, outdoor and sports brands: boxing and MMA gloves in cowhide, goatskin or PU; motorcycle and motocross gloves with TPR knuckle guards; impact, cut-resistant, rigger and mechanic work gloves; tactical, cycling, equestrian and ski gloves. Palm, back, cuff and padding are built to the buyer's sample or tech pack. Minimum order 100 pairs per style; samples 10–12 working days; EN test reports held on some current articles.
- Minimum order
- 100 pairs per style (motorcycle and most sports gloves); other gloves quoted per style
- Materials
- Full-grain cowhide and goatskin, split leather, PU and microfibre, Cordura-type and mesh textiles, neoprene, Kevlar-type aramid liners
- Protection
- TPR and carbon-look knuckle guards, foam and gel padding, cut-resistant liners, reflective trims, touchscreen fingertips
- Branding
- Embossed and printed logos, rubber patches, embroidered straps, custom hang tags and boxes
- Testing
- EN test reports held on some current articles; CE or EN testing arranged on request
- Lead time
- Sample 10–12 working days; bulk 2–3 weeks after approval
Glove types we manufacture
- Boxing gloves and MMA and sparring gloves — training, sparring, bag and competition gloves in 8 to 18 oz, lace-up or hook-and-loop, with layered foam or injection-moulded padding (see our boxing gloves manufacturing guide)
- Motorcycle and motocross gloves — short summer gloves, gauntlets, touring and race gloves with knuckle armour, and lightweight MX gloves (MX guide)
- Impact and work gloves — TPR-backed impact gloves, cut-resistant and rigger gloves, mechanic gloves and hi-vis cuffs for oil and gas, mining, logistics and construction distributors
- Tactical gloves — hard-knuckle and shooting gloves for law-enforcement and outdoor brands (tactical gloves guide)
- Cycling, riding, gym and winter gloves — padded road and MTB gloves, leather equestrian gloves, lifting gloves, ski gloves and mitts (ski gloves guide, cycling gloves guide)
Why Sialkot for gloves
Sialkot has produced leather and sports gloves for export for generations: tanneries, foam and TPR moulders, thread and trim suppliers and skilled glove stitchers are all local. That cluster is why global fight-sport, motorcycle and PPE brands source here, and why a factory like ours can turn a tech pack into a stitched sample in under two weeks. Leather is sourced from local tanneries and checked for thickness, grain and colour consistency before cutting; synthetic materials are imported where a programme needs a specific PU, microfibre or aramid.
Development: from your sample to production
Most glove programmes start with a physical sample or a competitor glove plus a list of changes. Our pattern team digitises the pattern, adjusts the fit for your size range and builds the first sample with the palm material, padding, closure and branding you specify. Changes are made on the sample, not in production. Once approved, the pattern, padding specification and material list are locked for every repeat order, and a pre-production sample is photographed before bulk cutting.
For protective articles we hold EN test reports on some current motorcycle and work styles and can arrange testing of your own design at a notified body; the cost and lead time are quoted with the development plan.
Why buyers source from Sialkot, Pakistan
Sialkot is the city that makes much of the world's hand-stitched footballs, sports gloves, boxing equipment and martial-arts gear, and it has a deep base of fabric mills, dye houses, embroidery units and trim suppliers within a few kilometres of each other. For a brand or distributor that means short supply chains, experienced sewing operators and competitive pricing on labour-intensive products such as sublimated uniforms, leather gloves and padded jackets.
Pakistan also has preferential trade access that lowers landed cost: under the EU GSP+ scheme qualifying garments enter the European Union at reduced or zero duty, and the UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) gives similar treatment into Britain. Blackthorn World is a registered exporter under the EU REX system (PKREXPK71593468), so your forwarder can claim the preference on our statement of origin.
How to order from our factory in Pakistan
- Send your specTech pack, sketch, photo of a sample you like, or a design from the kit mockup generator. Tell us the quantity, sizes and destination country.
- Quote and sampleYou receive fabric options, a costing per piece and a sample plan. Development samples are charged per style plus courier and credited back against the first bulk order.
- Approve and produceBulk production starts only after you sign off the sample. Samples take 10–12 working days; bulk 2–3 weeks after approval.
- ShipSamples go by DHL, UPS or FedEx. Bulk ships by air or sea freight, door-to-door or FOB, with export documents prepared by our shipping team.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom gloves?
100 pairs per style for motorcycle and most sports gloves; other glove types are quoted per style. Sizes can be mixed within a style.
Which leathers do you use for boxing gloves?
Full-grain cowhide and goatskin for premium gloves, split leather for training ranges, and PU or microfibre for vegan and entry-level lines. Padding is layered foam or injection-moulded, to your weight and feel.
Can you make motorcycle gloves with CE-certified protectors?
Yes. We build gloves with TPR or hard-shell knuckle armour and can source certified protectors. EN test reports are held on some current styles and testing of your own design can be arranged at a notified body on request.
How do you brand the gloves?
Embossed, debossed or printed logos on the back or cuff, rubber or silicone patches, embroidered straps, printed linings, and custom hang tags, boxes and polybags with bulk orders.
How long does a glove sample take?
Usually 10–12 working days from an approved tech pack or reference sample, shipped by DHL, UPS or FedEx. Bulk takes 2–3 weeks after sample approval.
Do you also make the apparel to go with gloves?
Yes. Fight shorts, rash guards and BJJ gis, motorcycle textile jackets and trousers, hi-vis workwear and tactical apparel are made in the same factory, so a brand can source its whole range from one supplier.