Start with three things
You do not need a finished specification to start a glove inquiry. Tell the supplier what the glove will be used for, roughly how many units you need, and what product or design you have in mind. A clear photo or an existing sample is often more useful than a long list of general features.
For example: “We need approximately 1,000 pairs of cycling gloves for a retail collection. We have a logo and a reference style, but need help choosing the padding and sizes. Delivery is to Germany.” This is an illustrative brief, not a product quotation.
If you have a fixed launch or event date, include the required arrival date at the beginning. Production completion and delivery are different milestones.
Details that make the quote comparable
| Detail | What to provide | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Product and use | Reference photos or a sample, intended users and the task. | Sets the construction and materials to review. |
| Quantity and unit | Total quantity plus size or color split; state pairs, single gloves, pieces or boxes. | Minimums and unit prices depend on the actual order mix. |
| Materials and functions | A known material specification or the result you need. | A material name alone does not define finished-glove performance. |
| Branding | Logo file, approximate dimensions and preferred location. | The method must suit the material and artwork. |
| Packaging | Pair bags, labels, boxes or other required presentation. | Packing affects cost, quantities and shipment volume. |
| Destination and timing | Country, delivery point and required arrival date. | Allows testing, documentation and shipping needs to be reviewed. |
Use “to be confirmed” for an open choice. Ask the supplier to state the assumption in the quotation so that you can compare offers on the same basis.
Separate the product cost from other charges
Ask what the quoted price includes: the glove, logo application, labels, packaging and any other agreed work. Sample preparation, artwork or tooling, laboratory testing, independent inspection and freight may need separate lines. Do not assume that one supplier’s unit price covers the same scope as another’s.
Also confirm the currency, quotation validity, payment conditions and shipping terms. Changes to material, construction, quantity or size mix can require a revised price and schedule.
For many GloveWise projects, MOQ is usually 500 pairs. Disposable, promotional and heated glove quantities need their own review; a box of disposable gloves is not equivalent to a pair of sewn gloves. Golf projects should specify whether the selling unit is a single glove or a pair.
Check the sample and schedule assumptions
GloveWise sample preparation usually takes 5–10 working days, with sample fees generally USD 10–45. The actual product, required work, revisions and freight determine the quotation. Bulk production usually takes 20–30 working days after written sample and specification approval and the agreed deposit. Testing, material availability and order complexity may change this timing; shipping is additional.
A firm quotation should identify what must be approved before production starts. For a product with a performance claim, specify the applicable test and required evidence before approving labels or packaging. A feature such as an HPPE liner or palm padding does not establish a tested protection level.
Use the sample approval checklist to turn the final choice into a clear production reference.
A brief you can copy
Glove and intended use:
Approximate quantity and unit:
Size / color split, if known:
Reference or material preference:
Logo and packaging:
Destination and required arrival date:
Required tests or documents:
Details I need help deciding:
Complete only what you know. Send the reference through email, and ask for the remaining decisions to be listed before the quotation is finalized.
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Send your intended use, approximate quantity and a reference if you have one. We can help review the next decisions.
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