Pro Safety Gear

What Pro Safety Gear does

Pro Safety Gear is a private safety-glove manufacturer founded in 1998 by Mr. Malik, headquartered in El Cerrito, California, with a fully integrated production facility in Sialkot, Pakistan built in 2021. The company designs and manufactures a portfolio of seven specialized glove categories — firefighting, arc flash, extrication, mechanical, tactical/rescue, rescue, and hunting — using certified high-performance materials including Kevlar, Nomex, and Spectra, and holds compliance with NFPA, EN 659, and ANSI standards for firefighting, rescue, and industrial protection. Its customer base spans fire and rescue agencies, electrical utilities, military and law enforcement, industrial operators, and hunting consumers, and it also offers custom manufacturing and private-label/OEM services for bulk buyers.

The company operates a direct-to-buyer go-to-market model via its own e-commerce website (prosafetygears.com), supported by downloadable e-catalogs, a quote-based contact funnel, and worldwide shipping through third-party logistics partners; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled on a quote basis. Manufacturing is vertically integrated under one roof in Sialkot, covering fabric and leather inspection, cutting, printing, panel inspection, stitching, and packing, which is the company's primary structural cost and quality-control advantage. The firm is founder-led and privately held, with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and 51-100 employees.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from one-time hardware sales of certified gloves plus custom/OEM orders, with no subscription, licensing, or software revenue streams. Customer segments are diversified horizontally across multiple professional end markets rather than concentrated in a single vertical, and the company claims global brand recognition among safety organizations though it does not disclose named enterprise customers or revenue by geography. There is no AI, software, or digital-platform component to the offering; the business is a traditional certified safety-equipment manufacturer competing on materials, certification, and production integration.

Name

Pro Safety Gear

Legal name

Pro Safety Gears

Website

https://prosafetygears.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pro Safety Gear is a Pakistan-based, California-headquartered manufacturer of certified safety gloves — firefighting, arc flash, tactical, mechanical, rescue, and hunting — selling direct globally to fire, military, utility, and industrial buyers using Kevlar, Nomex, and Spectra materials compliant with NFPA, EN 659, and ANSI standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Gloves

NAICS

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (316)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOAFAB

Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Apparel Accessories Manufacturing (Hats/Gloves/Belts/Scarves)

Keywords

• Safety gloves manufacturing
• Firefighting protective gloves
• Arc flash protection gloves
• Rescue extrication gloves
• Tactical military gloves

Headquarters

HQ city

El Cerrito

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Glove Manufacturing and Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling certified safety gloves including firefighting, tactical, mechanical, and specialized gloves to industrial, rescue, and military professionals worldwide
2. Custom Manufacturing and OEM: Custom manufacturing and private labeling options including branding, colors, and specifications for bulk or OEM orders
3. International Shipping Services: Worldwide shipping through trusted logistics partners ensuring safe and timely delivery to clients across all regions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pro Safety Gear manufactures and supplies certified safety gloves for firefighting, rescue, electrical/arc flash, mechanical, tactical, and hunting applications. The company produces these gloves at an integrated facility in Sialkot, Pakistan using premium certified materials including Kevlar, Nomex, and Spectra, and distributes globally through its own e-commerce website and OEM/private-label channels.

Product overview

Pro Safety Gear is a premier gloves manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized safety gloves organized by application category: Arc Flash Gloves for electrical safety, Extrication Gloves for rescue operations, Mechanical Gloves for industrial use, Tactile Gloves for military and law enforcement, Rescue Gloves for demanding environments, and Hunting Gloves for outdoor use. The company also produces certified firefighting gloves compliant with NFPA and EN 659 standards, and offers custom manufacturing and private labeling services for bulk or OEM orders. The product architecture consists of multiple distinct product lines rather than a unified platform, with each category containing specific numbered models (e.g., ARC-014, EXT-0027, MG-0018, TEC-0026, REC-0020, HG-033) that vary in protection level and specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arc Flash Gloves High-performance arc flash gloves engineered for electrical safety, combining flame resistance, insulation, and dexterity for industrial and utility workers.
• Extrication Gloves Certified extrication gloves engineered for rescue professionals, ensuring maximum grip, flexibility, and protection during vehicle and structural extrication operations.
• Mechanical Gloves Rugged mechanical gloves offering advanced grip control, flexibility, and long-lasting protection for industrial, construction, and mechanical operations.
• Tactical Gloves High-performance tactical gloves engineered for precision, protection, and comfort in military, law enforcement, and rescue operations.
• Rescue Gloves Certified rescue gloves engineered for performance and safety, combining strength, dexterity, and reliability in demanding rescue environments.
• Hunting Gloves Gloves built for control, comfort, and durability in outdoor terrain and weather, featuring cowhide leather palm for superior grip and abrasion resistance, targeting hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
• Firefighting Gloves High-performance certified firefighting gloves fully compliant with internationally recognized standards including NFPA and EN 659, providing superior heat, cut, and impact protection for firefighters.
• Custom Manufacturing and Private Labeling Custom manufacturing and OEM service providing bespoke glove production with private labeling options including branding, colors, and specifications for bulk or OEM orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two decades of certified firefighting glove manufacturing experience

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bullhead Safety: US safety-glove and PPE specialist offering cut-resistant, general-purpose, and specialty gloves through distribution. Comparable mid-tier competitor in the same North American safety-glove channel.
• Showa Group: Global Japanese manufacturer of protective gloves (cut, chemical, impact, specialty) serving industrial, automotive, and emergency-response markets — directly comparable to Pro Safety Gears in product category, materials technology, and B2B safety channel.
• HexArmor: Specialist in cut-resistant and impact-protection gloves with proprietary technologies for industrial and emergency-response users. Comparable as a focused safety-glove specialist competing in cut/impact protection.
• Superior Glove: Canadian manufacturer specializing in industrial, cut-resistant, and specialty gloves using branded fibers such as Kevlar and HPPE. Comparable as a specialist glove manufacturer with overlapping materials technology and B2B focus.
• Youngstown Glove Company: US-based specialty manufacturer of performance work and tactical gloves (cut-resistant, extrication, structural firefighting). Comparable mid-sized specialist serving similar utility, rescue, and industrial customer segments as Pro Safety Gears.

Others

• DuPont Personal Protection: Manufacturer of Kevlar and Nomex fibers that Pro Safety Gears incorporates into its certified gloves. Comparable as the upstream materials enabler shaping the cost and performance dynamics of the company's product stack.

Broad incumbents

• Ansell: Australian-headquartered global leader in protective gloves and PPE, with broad portfolios covering industrial, healthcare, and first-responder segments. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same certified safety-glove category Pro Safety Gears targets.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Major PPE conglomerate offering firefighter gloves, structural firefighting PPE, and arc-flash protection. Directly comparable as a dominant incumbent in the firefighting and electrical-safety glove markets where Pro Safety Gears competes.
• MSA Safety: Listed global safety-equipment manufacturer with a strong firefighter and first-responder PPE portfolio, including structural firefighting gloves. Comparable as an incumbent competitor in NFPA-certified firefighting PPE.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: Diversified manufacturer of PPE including protective gloves for industrial, electrical, and emergency-response applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping certified safety-glove offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prosafetygears
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prosafetygears

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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