Boxing gloves are one of the most popular products for new fightwear brands, gyms and sports retailers. Every boxer, fitness member and MMA athlete needs them, they wear out and get replaced, and a well-designed glove with your logo is one of the most visible brand items in any gym.
This guide explains how private label boxing gloves work and what to decide before you order, from materials and padding to branding and packaging, so you can work confidently with a private label boxing gloves manufacturer.
What are private label boxing gloves?
Private label boxing gloves are made by a manufacturer but sold under your own brand. You choose the materials, design, colors and packaging, and the manufacturer produces the gloves with your logo and labels. To your customers, the gloves are 100% your brand.
This is how most fightwear brands work. It lets you build a brand without owning a factory, while keeping full control of how your product looks and feels.
1. Choose the type of glove
Start by deciding what your gloves will be used for. Each type has a different design and padding.
- Training gloves: all-round gloves for pad work, bag work and general training. The best starting point for most brands and gyms.
- Sparring gloves: softer, thicker padding to protect training partners, usually in 14–16 oz or heavier.
- Bag gloves: firmer, more compact padding built for heavy bag work.
- Fitness / boxercise gloves: lighter and more affordable, popular with fitness studios and beginners.
- Kids gloves: smaller sizes and lighter weights for junior boxing programs.
2. Pick the material: leather or PU
The outer material affects durability, feel and price.
- Genuine leather (cowhide or goatskin): premium feel, very durable and molds to the hand over time. Best for professional and high-end lines.
- PU / synthetic leather: lighter, easier to clean and more affordable. Good quality PU looks great and is ideal for training, fitness and entry-level lines.
Many brands offer both: a premium leather glove and a more affordable PU glove for beginners and gyms.
3. Decide on padding and weight
Padding is what protects the hand and the training partner. Common options include multi-layer foam and injected foam, each with a different feel and level of shock absorption. Ask your manufacturer which padding suits the type of glove you want.
Boxing gloves are sold by weight. The most common sizes are:
- 8–10 oz: bag work, lighter athletes and kids
- 12 oz: general training
- 14–16 oz: sparring and heavier athletes
For a first order, 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz and 16 oz cover most customers.
4. Choose the closure
- Hook-and-loop (velcro): quick to put on and take off without help. The best choice for training, gyms and most retail customers.
- Lace-up: a tighter, more secure fit preferred by many professional fighters, but it needs help to tie.
5. Design your gloves and branding
This is where your brand comes to life. Decide on:
- Colors and panels: single color, two-tone or multi-panel designs, matte or gloss finishes.
- Logo application: embossing or debossing for a premium look, printing for detailed artwork, embroidery, or rubber and woven patches.
- Logo placement: the main striking area, cuff, thumb and palm.
- Details: contrast stitching, mesh palm ventilation, an attached thumb and a padded cuff.
A good manufacturer will prepare a free digital mockup from your logo and ideas so you can approve the design before production.
6. Plan your packaging
Packaging turns a glove into a retail product. Popular options include:
- Printed retail boxes with your logo
- Branded polybags or drawstring bags
- Hang tags with size and product information
- Inner labels with your brand and care instructions
7. Order a sample and check the quality
Before you approve bulk production, order a sample and check:
- Stitching around the thumb, cuff and seams
- How the padding feels on the bag and on pads
- Fit inside the glove, with and without hand wraps
- Quality and position of your logo
- That the weight and size match your order
If your gloves will be used in sanctioned competitions, check that body’s rules for approved gloves before you order.
8. Build a complete boxing range
Once your gloves are selling, add matching products under the same brand. Customers who trust your gloves will buy your other gear:
Private label boxing gloves from Laibianz International
Laibianz International manufactures custom boxing gloves and boxing equipment in Sialkot, Pakistan, one of the world’s main centers for sports goods. We work with boxing brands, gyms, clubs and distributors worldwide and produce everything under your brand name:
- Genuine leather or PU gloves in training, sparring and bag styles
- Weights from 8 oz to 16 oz
- Your logo embossed, printed, embroidered or as a patch, in any colors
- Private label boxes, bags, hang tags and labels
- Free digital mockup before production
- Minimum order of 50 pairs and 10–15 days production
- Worldwide shipping by air and sea
Browse our boxing gloves and full boxing range, or request a quote. You can also message us on WhatsApp: +92 320 0047524 or email Info@laibianzinternational.com.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for private label boxing gloves?
At Laibianz International the minimum order is 50 pairs per design, which lets new brands and gyms start without a large investment.
Should I choose leather or PU boxing gloves?
Leather is best for premium and professional lines because it is very durable. PU is lighter and more affordable, which makes it ideal for training, fitness and entry-level gloves. Many brands offer both.
How long does production take?
Production takes 10–15 days after you approve the design and sample. Shipping time depends on whether you choose air or sea freight.
Can you make matching hand wraps, pads and bags?
Yes. We manufacture a full boxing range, including hand wraps, focus mitts, head guards, groin guards, punch bags and gym bags, all with your branding.
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