Wholesale Bike Glove Suppliers across road, MTB, winter, downhill, and commuter use.
Wholesale bike gloves for shops worldwide. Short-finger and long-finger road gloves, MTB gloves with reinforced palms, winter gloves with thermal insulation, MTB downhill armored gloves with knuckle protection, commuter gloves with touchscreen-compatible fingertips, and kids' gloves. Sizes XS to 3XL across the range. From 25 units per SKU.
- Road + MTB + winter + downhill + commuter + kids
- Sizes XS to 3XL
- Touchscreen-compatible
- From 25 units per SKU
What we supply.
Six sub-categories covering the gloves your customers genuinely wear across road, MTB, winter, downhill, commuter, and kids' use. We've structured the range around real use cases rather than seasonal marketing categories, with the padding, protection, and finger coverage matched to the riding profile each sub-category serves.
Road gloves, short-finger
Short-finger summer road gloves · Gel-insert palm padding at the base of thumb and ulnar-nerve area · Perforated synthetic palms for grip and ventilation · Terry-cloth thumb panels for sweat wiping · Race / club / recreational fit per SKU
The volume road glove category for warm-weather riding.
Road gloves, long-finger
Full-finger road gloves for cooler weather (spring, autumn, mild winter) · Same palm-padding logic as short-finger · Touchscreen-compatible fingertips on most SKUs · Lightweight, layer-friendly construction
Designed to layer under or alongside other clothing during temperature transitions.
MTB gloves
Full-finger XC, trail, and light-enduro gloves · Reinforced palms for grip and minor-fall protection · Sometimes low-profile knuckle protection · Less padding than road (bar feel over cushioning) · Touchscreen-compatible on most SKUs
More durable palm and finger construction. The volume MTB glove category.
Winter gloves
Thermal insulated cold-weather gloves · Multiple insulation tiers · Windproof / water-resistant outers on heavier tiers · Long cuffs that seal over jacket sleeves · Touchscreen fingertips on selected SKUs
Newer SKUs maintain both warmth and touchscreen capability; liner-compatibility named per SKU.
MTB downhill armored gloves
Heavy-duty downhill, enduro-racing, and aggressive-trail gloves · Hard-shell or reinforced knuckle protection · Reinforced finger panels · Durable high-grip palm materials
Heavier than XC/trail gloves; the trade-off is significant protection in the high-impact riding these are designed for.
Kids' gloves
Cycling gloves sized for children across toddler, small-child, and pre-teen ranges · Adjusted padding for smaller hands · Simpler closure systems for easy on/off · Rider-friendly designs
Generally less heavily protective than adult gloves; the use case is everyday riding and learning rather than racing.
A wholesale bike glove supplier with size range and palm padding tied to real use.
Inclusive sizing XS to 3XL across the range
Every glove SKU ships in sizes XS to 3XL, because hand sizes vary substantially across the cycling customer base and a glove that's the wrong size is uncomfortable regardless of how good the padding or palm material is. Inclusive sizing isn't a marketing claim; it's an operational commitment to stock the full size range across the sub-categories your shop sells.
Wholesale pricing on a high-attachment-rate accessory
Direct-from-supplier wholesale pricing on a category where retail margin is structurally strong. Gloves carry good margin because customers shop on padding, fit, and finger coverage more than on price. Gloves are also a high-attachment-rate item at point of bike sale and at apparel purchase, which makes them strategic for shops building basket value.
Brand resale + your-brand private label
Brand-name gloves (where the brand permits wholesale resale) alongside our Ryden-branded glove range. Gloves are one of the strongest private-label categories in cycling apparel because customers shop on padding pattern, fit, and palm material more than on brand. Your shop's branded gloves on a customer's daily ride become part of their everyday cycling kit.
Standardized sizing across the supplier base
Glove sizing varies meaningfully across suppliers in the cycling industry, a "medium" from one supplier can fit closer to a "small" from another. We’ve standardized sizing across our supplier base so a customer’s size on one Ryden glove SKU is the same as their size on another. This is an operational commitment that simplifies your shop’s customer recommendations and reduces fit-related returns.
Your brand on the gloves customers wear every ride.
Gloves are one of the strongest private-label categories in the entire cycling apparel catalog. The reasons compound: customers don't shop gloves by brand the way they shop helmets or shoes by brand, most riders couldn't name the brand of gloves they're wearing without looking. The engineering depth required for quality gloves (padding placement, palm material selection, retention closure systems) is approachable at private-label scale. And gloves carry good margin at retail because customers shop on padding pattern and fit rather than on price.
Your shop's branded gloves on a customer's hands at every ride become a routine accessory purchase they associate with your shop over time. We extend private label across road (short-finger and long-finger), MTB, winter, and kids' glove sub-categories at 25 units per SKU, with 3-week sample turnaround and 2–3 months from sample sign-off. MTB downhill armored gloves are honestly more limited for private label, because hard-shell knuckle armor requires specific engineering and impact-testing depth that's harder to replicate at launch private-label scale; brand-resale relationships handle the downhill armored category at launch.
Enquire about private-label glovesSpecs that determine whether a glove fits, grips, and protects.
Gloves are evaluated on a specific set of fit, padding, palm-material, and protection variables that matter differently across the sub-categories. The specs that matter:
Sizing, hand circumference and length measurement
Gloves are sized by hand circumference (measured around the widest part of the hand, typically the knuckles, excluding the thumb) plus hand length (from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger). Our sizing chart maps measurements to sizes XS through 3XL with specific cm/inch ranges per size, standardized across our supplier base, a size medium on one SKU fits the same hand size as a size medium on another. Customers measuring once can shop confidently across the range.
Fit profile, race, club, recreational
Glove fit varies similarly to apparel fit. Race fit is tighter and more compressive, designed to feel like a second skin during high-effort riding. Club fit is moderate, comfortable but secure, suitable for serious recreational riders. Recreational fit is looser and more comfortable for casual riding without sacrificing too much performance. Fit profile is named per SKU because the same nominal size can fit differently across the three profiles.
Palm padding, placement, density, and material
Glove palm padding addresses the specific pressure points where rider weight concentrates on the bars: the base of the thumb (thenar eminence), the ulnar-nerve area (along the pinky side of the palm), and sometimes the heel of the palm. Padding density matters, too soft and it compresses under load without absorbing road buzz; too firm and it loses cushioning function. Common materials: gel inserts (good vibration damping), EVA foam (lighter and more durable), and perforated synthetic-leather panels (combining grip and minor cushioning). Padding pattern and material are named per SKU.
Palm material, grip, durability, ventilation
Glove palms use various materials depending on the sub-category. Synthetic leather (microfiber) is common for road gloves, durable, grippy, breathable when perforated. Reinforced synthetic leather or synthetic suede is used for MTB gloves, more durable for bar grip and minor falls. Leather palms appear on selected premium gloves for better grip and longer-term wear (with break-in time and care requirements). Silicone grip patterns on synthetic palms add bar grip in wet conditions. Palm material is named per SKU.
Finger coverage, short-finger, long-finger, full-finger
Short-finger gloves (fingers cut off at roughly the first knuckle) suit warm-weather road riding where the rider wants hand padding without finger coverage. Long-finger gloves (full coverage) suit cooler-weather road riding or MTB. Full-finger with reinforced fingertips suit MTB downhill use. Finger coverage is named per SKU.
Touchscreen-compatible fingertips
Most modern long-finger and MTB gloves include conductive material on the thumb and index fingertip pads that allows operation of touchscreen phones and bike computers without removing the gloves. Winter gloves vary, some maintain touchscreen capability, others sacrifice it for warmth. Touchscreen compatibility is named per SKU.
Knuckle protection, soft padding vs. hard-shell armor
MTB downhill gloves often include knuckle protection ranging from soft padded reinforcement (lighter, more comfortable, modest protection) to hard-shell knuckle armor (heavier, more secure, significant protection in falls). The choice depends on the riding profile, XC and trail riders typically want soft padding; downhill and aggressive enduro riders typically want hard-shell. Knuckle protection is named per SKU.
Closure systems, velcro strap, hook-and-loop, slip-on
Glove closure systems include velcro wrist straps (the volume standard, secure and adjustable), hook-and-loop closures with elastic wrist panels, and slip-on gloves with elastic only (race-fit gloves often use this). Closure system is named per SKU, which matters because race-fit slip-on gloves are sometimes returned by customers who didn’t realize they don’t have wrist straps.
Insulation tier, for winter gloves
Winter gloves use multiple insulation levels depending on the temperature range. Light insulation suits roughly 5–10°C (layering possible underneath). Mid insulation suits roughly 0–5°C, often with a windproof outer fabric. Heavy insulation suits -5°C or below, with windproof and water-resistant outers, fleece linings, and long sealed cuffs. Customers riding in significantly cold conditions sometimes layer thin liner gloves underneath; we name liner-compatibility per winter glove SKU.
Reflective accents
Many commuter and winter gloves include reflective accents on the back of the hand or along the cuff for low-light visibility. Visibility class isn’t formally rated on gloves the way it is on reflective vests, but the practical effect on hand-signal visibility to drivers behind the rider is meaningful.
Color and gendered styling
Gloves are typically available in men's and women's styling (women's gloves sometimes feature narrower fit profiles and different colour options) and unisex styling. Colour options vary by SKU; the quote stage confirms colour availability.
Smart gloves with integrated heating elements or app connectivity are outside scope at launch, the engineering and warranty depth is beyond what we can supply at launch volumes. Time-trial and triathlon-specific aerodynamic gloves are limited at launch (narrower supplier base). Leather-palm road gloves at the highest-end performance tier are limited at launch, the supplier base for leather palms is narrower than for synthetic palms.
Light to ship, fast to fit, simple to service.
Freight: gloves ship light and dense, so per-SKU freight is low
A box of gloves weighs little per unit and packs efficiently. Per-SKU freight is low; reorders move by parcel courier in nearly all cases. International freight from the origin port is quoted per shipment alongside your initial quote. Combining glove orders with other apparel orders typically consolidates onto a single shipment with minimal additional freight cost.
Packing: retail-ready, sized-and-graded across XS–3XL
Gloves ship in retail-ready packaging where they're sold through to end customers (carded or in clear plastic bags with size labels, a hangtag with sizing chart, and care instructions). Workshop-bulk packing is available for shops with display setups. Gloves ship sized-and-graded, XS through 3XL within each SKU, with the size mix matched to your typical customer demand.
Service: minimal in the workshop sense, fit verification is the moment that matters
Glove service is minimal, gloves either fit or they don't, and replacement is the standard rather than repair. Customer fit verification at point of sale is the most important service moment: confirming the customer's hand-circumference measurement against the size chart, having them try the glove with their typical riding grip, and verifying the closure system tensions comfortably. Velcro-fastener replacement is occasionally a warranty service issue for heavily used gloves; we supply replacement velcro patches as a service consumable.
Tell us what your shop needs.
We'll come back with honest numbers within 2 business days, Mon–Fri: unit cost at your volume, MOQ per SKU and per size, lead time, freight estimate, and size-mix recommendations based on your customer base.
From quote to delivery.
- 1
You enquire
Quote request submitted with your shop type, sub-categories of interest, size range, fit profile, and touchscreen preference.
- 2
We reply with real numbers
Within 2 business days, Mon–Fri: unit cost at your volume, MOQ per SKU and per size, lead time, freight estimate, and size-mix recommendations based on your customer base.
- 3
Sample if private label or first stocking order
Approve physical samples before any full production for private label, or sample SKUs from the catalog if you’re stocking a new range and want to verify fit, padding pattern, and palm material before committing. Nothing goes to a full run until you sign off.
- 4
Order, deposit, production or pick
Order confirmed. Stock catalog items dispatch from our the origin port warehouse on the agreed schedule. Private label runs to the confirmed production lead time.
- 5
Freight, customs, delivery
Shipped on agreed Incoterms; documentation supplied for your customs clearance. Small reorders by parcel courier, larger orders consolidated with other apparel.
Common gloves wholesale questions.
What size range do your gloves come in?
XS through 3XL across the range. Inclusive sizing is an operational commitment, not a marketing claim, every SKU ships in the full size range.
Is sizing standardized across your supplier base?
Yes. A size medium on one Ryden glove SKU fits the same hand size as a size medium on another. This is a deliberate operational commitment to simplify customer recommendations and reduce fit-related returns.
Do you supply gloves in men's, women's, and unisex styles?
Yes. Most SKUs are available in men's and women's styling, with women's gloves featuring narrower fit profiles where applicable. Unisex SKUs are available across selected categories. The quote stage confirms gender styling per SKU.
What's the difference between race fit, club fit, and recreational fit gloves?
Race fit is tighter and more compressive, designed to feel like a second skin during high-effort riding. Club fit is moderate, comfortable but secure for serious recreational riders. Recreational fit is looser, more comfortable for casual riding. The same nominal size fits differently across the three profiles; fit is named per SKU.
Are your long-finger and MTB gloves touchscreen-compatible?
Most are. Conductive material on the thumb and index fingertip pads allows touchscreen operation on phones and bike computers without removing the gloves. Winter gloves vary, some maintain touchscreen capability, others sacrifice it for warmth. Touchscreen compatibility is named per SKU.
Do you supply MTB downhill armored gloves with hard-shell knuckle protection?
Yes. Hard-shell knuckle armor is available on selected SKUs for downhill, enduro racing, and aggressive trail riding. Soft padded knuckle protection is available on other MTB SKUs for XC and trail use where a lighter approach matters.
What insulation tiers do your winter gloves cover?
Three tiers: light insulation for shoulder-season cold (down to roughly 5–10°C), mid insulation for cold weather (0–5°C, often with windproof outer fabric), and heavy insulation for deep winter (-5°C or below, with windproof and water-resistant outers, fleece linings, and sealed cuffs). We name the tier per SKU.
Do your winter gloves accommodate liner gloves underneath?
Selected SKUs. Layering thin liner gloves under heavier winter gloves is common in significantly cold conditions; liner compatibility is named per winter glove SKU.
What palm materials and padding patterns do you supply?
Common palm materials: synthetic leather (microfiber, the volume road glove standard), reinforced synthetic leather or synthetic suede (MTB), silicone grip patterns (for additional wet-grip), and leather on selected premium SKUs. Padding patterns vary by riding profile, road gloves often have more padding at the base-of-thumb and ulnar-nerve areas; MTB gloves typically have less padding to preserve bar feel.
Can you supply kids' gloves in age-graded sizes?
Yes. Kids' gloves are sized for children's hands across toddler, small-child, and pre-teen ranges, with simpler closure systems for easy on/off and adjusted padding for smaller hands.
Do you supply custom-branded gloves for cycling clubs and corporate accounts?
Yes. Custom branding on our existing glove range (with club logos, event names, or shop branding on the cuff or back of hand) is available at 100 units with custom-branding lead times. Screen-printed and embroidered branding options are both available.
What's the warranty on wholesale gloves?
Gloves typically carry manufacturing-defect coverage on stitching, palm-material adhesion, padding integrity, and closure-system function for a defined period (typically 12 months). Wear from normal use (palm-material fraying, padding compression, velcro losing grip) is not covered. Customer damage from crashes or modification is not covered.
Do you supply replacement velcro patches and minor service parts?
Yes. Replacement velcro patches and similar minor service parts are available as separate consumables for warranty service work.
Can you supply a starter gloves inventory for a new shop?
Yes. The quote stage confirms a starter inventory based on your shop's target customer mix (road, MTB, mixed) and the typical size distribution your customer base shops.
Do you supply smart gloves with heating or connectivity?
Not at launch. Smart gloves with integrated heating elements or app connectivity require engineering and warranty depth beyond what we can supply at launch.
Stock the categories that pair with gloves.
The cross-link pattern here is the genuine attachment pattern for glove buyers, the broader kit, the safety pairing, and the touchpoint apparel that completes the set, not generic accessory upsell.
Ready to stock gloves with the size range your customers actually need?
XS to 3XL across the range, standardized sizing across the supplier base, and race / club / recreational fit profiles named per SKU. Reply within 2 business days, Mon–Fri.