Masters of Gloves

What Masters of Gloves does

Masters of Gloves (MoG) is a Belgian-founded, Netherlands-domiciled (Masters of Gloves B.V.) textile manufacturer established in 2017 that designs, develops, and manufactures multi-functional tactical and protective gloves for governmental institutions, including armed forces, law enforcement, firefighters, and rescue teams. Its product portfolio spans tactical, cut resistant, needle resistant, flame resistant, roping, anti-riot, cold/water resistant, maritime/diving, and rescue gloves, plus accessories such as cut protective sleeves and MOLLE-compatible glove holders. Core technical differentiation is built on proprietary materials co-developed with AX Materials: DexSuede (0.6mm synthetic suede for dexterity), ArmaSuede (0.8mm with 8x abrasion resistance), GripTac grip technology, ErgoShield TPR impact protection, CPN needle protection (multi-layer metal mesh), and a 3-layer waterproof membrane for maritime applications.

The company operates a co-creation development model, mapping specific operational needs with end users before product design, and emphasizes long-term partnerships over transactional sales. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to governmental institutions via tenders and project-based procurement, supplemented by a global authorized dealer network with a B2B dealer portal. The firm maintains a multi-country footprint with R&D and sales operations in Kuurne, Belgium; an MoG Lab R&D facility in Stockholm-Upplands Väsby, Sweden; and administrative/finance headquarters in Nieuwegein, Netherlands. It is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Masters of Gloves

Legal name

Masters of Gloves B.V.

Website

https://moggloves.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Masters of Gloves is a Belgian-founded tactical glove manufacturer serving armed forces, law enforcement, firefighters, and rescue teams with proprietary materials (DexSuede, ArmaSuede) and direct B2B tender sales supported by a global dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Izegem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tactical and Protective Gloves: Masters of Gloves designs, develops, and manufactures multi-functional tactical gloves for defense, law enforcement, firefighting, and rescue professionals. Products include tactical, cut resistant, needle resistant, flame resistant, roping, anti-riot, cold/water resistant, maritime/diving, and rescue gloves. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to governmental institutions and through authorized dealer/reseller network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Masters of Gloves (MoG) designs, develops, and manufactures multi-functional tactical and protective gloves — including tactical, cut resistant, needle resistant, flame resistant, roping, anti-riot, cold/water resistant, maritime/diving, and rescue variants — for armed forces, police, firefighters, and rescue teams. The company applies a co-creation development process that maps specific operational needs before design, leveraging proprietary materials and protection systems. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to governmental institutions and through a global authorized dealer network.

Product overview

Masters of Gloves (MoG) is a tactical glove manufacturer serving armed forces, law enforcement, firefighters, and rescue teams. The company follows a co-creation development process where specific and critical needs are mapped before product design. The product portfolio includes tactical gloves as the core offering, supplemented by specialized gloves (cut resistant, needle resistant, flame resistant, roping, anti riot, cold/water resistant, maritime/diving, and rescue gloves) plus accessories (cut protective sleeves and glove holders). The company also develops proprietary materials including DexSuede (ultra-thin 0.6mm synthetic suede for dexterity), ArmaSuede (0.8mm synthetic suede with 8x abrasion resistance), GripTac grip technology, CPN needle protection technology, and ErgoShield TPR impact protection. MoG focuses on tender and project business with governmental institutions and creates durable solutions through long-term partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DexSuede: Proprietary synthetic suede material developed by Masters of Gloves and AX Materials, offering ultra-thin 0.6mm thickness for enhanced dexterity and comfort in tactical gloves.
• ArmaSuede
• GripTac
• ErgoShield

Products and services

• Tactical Gloves Multi-functional tactical gloves designed for armed forces, law enforcement, firefighters, and rescue teams, combining high comfort with maximum protection. Developed through a co-creation process that maps specific and critical operational needs before design.
• Cut Resistant Gloves Specialized gloves providing protection against cuts while maintaining finger sensitivity and dexterity for tactical operations in defense, law enforcement, fire, and rescue use cases.
• Needle Resistant Gloves Gloves featuring CPN (Cut and Needle Protection) technology in palm and/or back of hand to protect defense, law enforcement, and rescue personnel against needles and sharp objects.
• Flame Resistant Gloves Heat-resistant tactical gloves designed for firefighters and rescue personnel operating in high-temperature environments where flame retardancy is required.
• Roping Gloves Fast-roping performance gloves designed for tactical operations requiring reliable rope handling with roping performance features for military and law enforcement users.
• Anti Riot Gloves Heavy-duty tactical gloves designed for riot control and civil unrest situations requiring hand protection for law enforcement and security personnel.
• Cold/Water Resistant Gloves Tactical gloves providing protection against cold and water exposure for operations in harsh weather conditions, designed for defense, law enforcement, and rescue end users.
• Maritime/Diving Gloves Waterproof tactical maritime gloves designed for coastal guards, boarding teams, customs, and special forces operating in maritime environments, including Frog 1.5 and Shelter models with MoG 3-layer waterproof/windproof membrane technology.
• Rescue Gloves Heavy-duty rescue gloves designed for firefighters and rescue teams handling accidents, disasters, and heavy rescue operations, including the RESQ 7901 model.
• MoG/Guide 370 Cut Protective Sleeve Cut protection sleeve designed to protect the upper arm and forearms, featuring a soft and ergonomically designed hand-attachment part, complementing MoG tactical gloves.
• MoG/Guide 6621 Cut Protective Sleeve Cut protection sleeve for forearm protection with high finger sensitivity features, designed as an accessory to MoG tactical gloves.
• MoG Glove Holder Black Secure storage system for gloves, ropes, and keys, designed to integrate with webbing/MOLLE systems on plate carriers, bags, and belts, with Velcro closure or key ring.
• MoG Glove Holder Coyote Brown Secure storage system for gloves, ropes, and keys in coyote brown color, designed to integrate with MOLLE systems and all belt systems.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AX MaterialscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for material development. AX Materials collaborated with Masters of Gloves to develop DexSuede and ArmaSuede synthetic suede materials. DexSuede is 0.6mm thin for dexterity; ArmaSuede is 0.8mm thin with 8x stronger abrasion resistance than other suedes. These proprietary materials form the foundation of MoG's tactical glove product line.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WileyX: WileyX produces tactical gloves, eyewear, and protective gear for military, law enforcement, and outdoor professionals. Its tactical glove line competes directly with MoG's portfolio while operating as a broader protective-gear incumbent.
• Showa Group: Showa is a global manufacturer of protective and industrial gloves with cut-, puncture-, and chemical-resistant product lines serving professional and industrial customers. Its protective glove offering partially overlaps with MoG's cut/needle/puncture-resistant SKUs.
• Ansell: Ansell is a global leader in protective gloves and PPE, serving industrial, healthcare, and first-responder markets. Its tactical and specialty glove lines overlap with MoG's protective glove portfolio, though Ansell operates as a much larger diversified incumbent.
• Pyramex: Pyramex manufactures safety eyewear, gloves, and tactical gear for industrial, construction, law enforcement, and military customers. Its glove offering competes with MoG in the tactical/protective glove category, though Pyramex operates as a much broader PPE incumbent.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Honeywell's Safety Products division manufactures PPE including cut- and impact-resistant gloves serving industrial and first-responder markets. Its protective glove portfolio overlaps with MoG's tactical/rescue glove categories at the high-protection end of the spectrum.
• 5.11 Tactical: 5.11 Tactical is an established tactical apparel and gear brand serving law enforcement, military, and public-safety professionals. Its glove category directly competes with MoG, and it shares the defense/first-responder customer base, though as a much broader specialty retailer rather than a glove specialist.
• Oakley Standard Issue (Oakley SI): Oakley's Standard Issue division supplies tactical gloves, eyewear, and apparel to military and law enforcement. It overlaps directly with MoG's tactical glove portfolio and shares the same defense/law-enforcement customer base, though it operates as a much larger incumbent with a broader product portfolio.
• Under Armour Tactical: Under Armour's tactical line supplies performance gloves, apparel, and footwear to military and law enforcement. Its tactical glove offering competes with MoG's portfolio, though it operates as a broad sports-apparel incumbent rather than a glove specialist.

Direct peers

• Mechanix Wear: Mechanix Wear is a leading manufacturer of high-performance tactical and work gloves serving military, law enforcement, and industrial customers — a direct competitor to Masters of Gloves in the tactical/protective glove category with overlapping end-user personas.
• Ringers Gloves (Hatch): Ringers Gloves specializes in impact-protection and tactical gloves for industrial, law enforcement, and first-responder markets — a direct peer to MoG with comparable focus on impact/cut/puncture protection and overlapping customer personas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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