Vermont Glove

What Vermont Glove does

Vermont Glove (legal entity PULA, Inc.; formerly Green Mountain Glove Co.) manufactures hand-sewn goat leather work gloves, mittens, and accessories at a single factory in Randolph, Vermont, in continuous operation since 1920. The core product line includes flagship work gloves (The Vermonter, Flatlander) priced at $115 per pair, winter gloves and mittens (Uphill Skier, Jefflo, Jeezum, Tuttle, Chopper's Mitt) at $150 per pair, a modular Merino wool liner system ($25), and a care accessories bundle ($50). Production is intentionally non-automated: every pair is hand-sewn because glove pattern complexity cannot be mechanized, and the company gauges the thickness of every hide and steam-molds each glove on a heated hand-form. The factory runs on 100% renewable energy (solar plus wood-pellet boiler), and the company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. Approximately 85% of leather is sourced from the New England and Tri-State region, with the balance from Quebec and Ontario.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront as its primary channel, supported by a wholesale network of more than 50 retail partners concentrated in the northeastern US (with select partners in Oregon, Michigan, Missouri, and California), a corporate gifting program (24-pair minimum, custom engraving, 6-8 week lead time), a ShareASale-based affiliate program for content creators, and limited international shipping. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time product sales (gloves at $115-$150, custom bespoke gift packs at $175, single-glove replacements at $58, gift cards up to $300), augmented by a $45 repair service. Customers are individual tradespeople (construction, demolition, farming, ranching), outdoor enthusiasts (skiing, snowboarding, hiking), gardeners, corporate gifting buyers, and historical utility/lineworker accounts; named testimonials include a Brookfield, VT farmer who has used the brand since age 10. The company is privately held by Sam Hooper, who acquired it from the Haupt family in 2018 and rebranded it in 2019; there are no disclosed institutional funding rounds.

Name

Vermont Glove

Legal name

PULA, Inc

Website

https://vermontglove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vermont Glove (PULA, Inc.) hand-sews goat leather work gloves, winter gloves, and mittens at its Randolph, Vermont factory, in continuous operation since 1920. The company sells primarily direct-to-consumer and through 50+ US retail partners, serving tradespeople, outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners, and corporate gifting customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Leather Work Gloves

NAICS

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (316), Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (3169), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Leather & Leather Products (3100), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Gloves & Mittens Manufacturing (IMAOAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gloves & Mittens (CRAAAJAG), Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Leather work gloves
• Winter ski mittens
• Merino wool liners
• Glove repair services
• Leather care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Randolph

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct product sales: One-time purchase revenue from selling leather gloves, mittens, and accessories directly to consumers through their e-commerce website. Products include work gloves, ski gloves, gardening gloves, and care accessories.
2. Wholesale to retailers: Bulk sales of gloves to retail partners across the northeastern US and beyond through their wholesale program.
3. Corporate gifting: Custom engraved gloves for corporate clients starting at 24 pairs with volume discounts. Lead time of 6-8 weeks for custom orders.
4. Custom bespoke gloves: Personalized glove gift pack with custom measurements, monograms, and engraving for individual consumers.
5. Glove repair services: Repair services for damaged gloves at $45 per repair including return shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vermont Glove manufactures and sells hand-sewn goat leather work gloves, winter mittens, and accessories from its Randolph, Vermont factory. The company produces its full-grain goat leather gloves by hand, sells them direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce site and through a network of more than 50 retail and wholesale partners in the United States, and supplements the line with merino wool liners, leather care products, repair services, custom-engraved corporate gifts, and bespoke made-to-measure gloves.

Product overview

Vermont Glove is a manufacturer of hand-sewn goat leather work gloves and mittens made in their factory in Randolph, Vermont since 1920. Their product portfolio centers on durable leather gloves as the core offering, with The Vermonter and Flatlander as flagship work gloves, complemented by winter-specific products including the Uphill Skier, Jefflo Mitt, Jeezum, Tuttle, and Chopper's Mitt. The company also offers a Merino Wool Glove Liner accessory that transforms summer gloves into winter gloves. Care products include Glove Soap, Leather Conditioner, Waterproofer, and a Glove Care Bundle. Services include custom glove fitting through their Custom Glove Gift Pack, individual glove replacement via Single Glove, professional Glove Repair Service, Digital Gift Cards, and Corporate Gifting with custom engraving for orders of 24+ pairs. Apparel items include Head Protector hats. All products are characterized by full-grain goat leather construction, hand-sewn craftsmanship, and production in their net-zero factory powered by 100% renewable energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Vermonter

Quantifiable outcome

• 5x longer lifespan than hardware store gloves
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fiebing'sminorOthersSupplier of leather care products including Fiebing's Neatsfoot Oil (conditioner) and Fiebing's leather protector (waterproofer). Fiebing's has been in business since 1895 and is based in Milwaukee, WI. Vermont Glove recommends these products for glove maintenance.
• VoileminorOthersManufacturer of utility straps sold by Vermont Glove. Voile makes the straps in the USA. The straps are 20 inches long by 0.75 inches wide with non-marring nylon buckles.
• Retail Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 50 retail partners across the US, primarily in the northeastern region. Includes outdoor shops like Alpine Shop (Burlington, VT), specialty retailers, general stores, and ski shops. Partners carry Vermont Glove products for in-person customer purchases.
• Affiliate PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerContent creators and influencers can join the affiliate program through ShareASale to promote Vermont Glove products and earn commissions. Targeted at 'rugged, brilliant, talented, beautiful, influential and authentic content creators'.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Filson: Heritage American-made outdoor apparel and accessories brand offering rugged leather goods, garments, and gear. Comparable to Vermont Glove through its premium, durable, made-in-USA positioning and similar outdoor/trades customer base.
• Red Wing Shoes: Heritage American-made leather workwear brand (boots, gloves) targeting tradespeople. Comparable to Vermont Glove in its premium durable American-made positioning serving construction, agriculture, and outdoor worker segments.
• Carhartt: Iconic American workwear brand with broad apparel and glove offerings targeting tradespeople. Broad incumbent peer through overlapping customer base (construction, agriculture) and durable American-made workwear positioning.

Others

• REI Co-op: US outdoor co-op retailer that sells its own line of gloves and outdoor apparel. Adjacent peer through overlapping customer base and competitive retail-channel overlap with Vermont Glove's wholesale partners.

Direct peers

• Ironclad Performance Wear: Performance work-glove brand known for task-specific, dexterous gloves for trades and industrial use. Direct peer to Vermont Glove in product category, though positioned at a more mass-market price point.
• Kinco Gloves: American work-glove maker producing leather and insulated gloves for construction, agriculture, and ranching. Direct peer to Vermont Glove in product category and target tradesperson customer base.
• Hestra: Swedish heritage glove manufacturer producing premium leather ski, work, and lifestyle gloves. Direct peer to Vermont Glove in premium handcrafted leather glove positioning, particularly in the ski/winter category.
• Youngstown Glove: US-based specialty work-glove manufacturer focused on dexterity and durability for construction, utility, and outdoor work. Direct peer to Vermont Glove in target customer and product positioning.
• Wells Lamont: One of the largest American work-glove manufacturers with a broad portfolio of work, winter, and performance gloves. Direct peer to Vermont Glove in product category, serving overlapping tradesperson and consumer markets.

Emerging players

• Ororo: Emerging brand in heated/tech-enabled apparel and gloves for outdoor and work use. Emerging player peer intersecting with Vermont Glove's winter glove category but with a battery-powered technology angle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VermontGlove
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vermont-glove

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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