Boxing Gloves Manufacturer in Sialkot, Pakistan — From the City That Stitches 70% of the World’s Gloves
Sialkot is a small city in northeast Punjab, Pakistan. It produces roughly 70–80% of every hand-stitched boxing glove sold in the world, plus over half the world’s footballs. The reason this one city dominates a global category is the same reason buyers from London to Los Angeles continue to source from it after 125 years: a complete leather-goods manufacturing ecosystem that no other region has been able to replicate.
Oxfit Sports is a direct factory in that ecosystem. We make wholesale boxing gloves — and the rest of the combat-sports range that goes with them — for gyms, retailers, distributors, and private-label brands across the UK, the EU, North America, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia. This page is the long version of who we are and how we work. If you’d rather skip to a quote, the form is at the bottom and we reply inside 24 hours.
What Sialkot Is, in Numbers Buyers Actually Care About
| Fact | Figure | Why it matters to a wholesale buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Years Sialkot has been producing sports goods | 125+ | Multi-generational craftsmen — not contractors learning the trade |
| Sialkot’s share of global hand-stitched boxing gloves | 70–80% | Almost every premium brand on the market is stitched here |
| Sialkot’s annual sports-goods exports | ~USD $500 million | Mature export infrastructure: forwarders, customs agents, banks |
| Radius of full supplier ecosystem (tanneries, foam, fabric, packaging) | ~50 miles | We can iterate on a sample without inter-city logistics delays |
| Direct international air-freight access | Sialkot International Airport | DHL/FedEx pickup at our doorstep, not after a 250-mile road haul |
These aren’t marketing claims — they’re the operating reality that makes Sialkot pricing and turnaround possible. When a competitor in another country quotes you the same price, ask them where they source their leather, where they buy their foam, and how far it travels. The math rarely works outside Sialkot.
Where We Sit Inside That Ecosystem
Oxfit Sports operates from Nar-Gate Street, Jinah Park, Colony No. 2, Sialkot-51310 — inside Sialkot’s main sports-goods manufacturing district. Every product that leaves the building is built by skilled artisans using premium materials, with multi-stage quality control between cutting, stitching, padding, finishing, and final inspection.
Our team does the production directly. We don’t subcontract orders to other Sialkot workshops the way some “manufacturers” you’ll find online actually do. That matters when you’re 5,000 miles away and need consistency across reorders.
We’ve been doing this since 1998 — currently our 28th year of continuous production. Our facility runs across 60×100 feet of dedicated manufacturing floor (~6,000 sq ft / ~557 sq m), staffed by 70–100 artisans depending on the production season, and arranged so that a single glove moves through cutting, stitching, padding, finishing, and final inspection without ever leaving our four walls.
The Boxing Gloves We Make
Five wholesale glove categories, sized for the buyer who needs to stock multiple use-cases:
Training & Bag Gloves (8oz–16oz)
Our most-ordered range. Reinforced knuckle padding, velcro wrist closure, moisture-wicking inner lining. The 12oz and 14oz move fastest with gym-chain buyers — these are the weights members hire or buy.
Sparring Gloves (14oz–18oz)
Built around a dual-layer foam system: a softer outer to protect the partner you’re hitting, a firmer inner to protect the hand inside. If your gym runs sparring sessions, this is the SKU that matters.
Professional Fight Gloves (8oz–10oz)
Lace-up closure, competition-grade construction, designed to meet amateur and semi-professional spec. Boxing clubs supplying fighters for inter-club shows order these in low double-digit quantities, repeat ordering through fight season.
Kids & Junior Gloves (4oz–8oz)
Smaller palm size, lighter padding, softer materials — built for ages 4–14. Junior programmes in martial arts schools order these in colour-coded weight bands.
MMA Hybrid Gloves (4oz–7oz)
Open-finger for grappling and striking, popular with MMA gyms running mixed-discipline programmes. We also make full Muay Thai gloves (8oz–16oz) with the curved wrist design and extra wrist padding that the discipline demands.
For each category, MOQ is 50 pairs per style per colour. That’s structured to let an independent boxing gym place its first branded order without needing distributor-scale capital.
Materials and Build Quality
Four leather/synthetic grades, each with a different commercial use case. We don’t try to convince every buyer that the most expensive material is the right one — the right grade depends on whether you’re stocking professional kits or rental gloves for a CrossFit-style box.
| Material | Grade | Best for | Relative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Grain Cowhide Leather | Premium | Professional & OEM brand lines | High |
| Maya Hide Leather | Semi-Premium | Training & sparring stock | Medium-High |
| Synthetic PU Leather | Standard | Entry-level retail, beginner gyms | Medium |
| Microfibre Synthetic | Standard | Budget gym stock, rental gloves | Low-Medium |
Padding is multi-layer foam by default; we’ll switch to traditional horsehair if you specifically request it for a heritage line. All standard SKUs ship with reinforced knuckle padding and a moisture-wicking inner lining.
Sizing — What to Actually Order
Most buyers order three weight bands rather than every weight. The chart below maps body weight to the weight class typically chosen for each use:
| Body weight | Bag work | Training | Sparring | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 45 kg (100 lbs) | 8oz | 12oz | 8oz | — |
| 45–57 kg (100–125 lbs) | 10oz | 14oz | 8oz | 8oz amateur |
| 57–68 kg (125–150 lbs) | 12oz | 14oz | 10oz | 8oz–10oz |
| 68–80 kg (150–175 lbs) | 14oz | 16oz | 10oz | 10oz |
| 80–90 kg (175–200 lbs) | 14oz | 16oz | 12oz | 10oz–12oz |
| Over 90 kg (200 lbs+) | 16oz | 18oz | 12oz | 12oz |
If you’re stocking a gym, the most defensible mix is 12oz, 14oz, and 16oz at roughly 30/40/30. For a competition club, add 8oz and 10oz lace-ups in low quantities.
OEM and Private Label — Your Brand on Our Line
For roughly 60% of our buyers, the appeal isn’t just the manufacturing — it’s that we’ll put their brand on every glove without the brand owning a factory. That’s the private-label model, and it’s how almost every combat-sports brand on the shelf today reached the shelf.
Our OEM service includes:
- Logo application — embroidery, debossing, screen print, or woven patch (the choice depends on the material; debossing on leather, embroidery on textiles)
- Pantone colour matching — any shade you can spec
- Custom packaging — branded boxes, tissue paper, hang tags, dust bags
- Custom inner lining — print your logo or brand message inside the glove cuff
- NDA on request — we sign non-disclosure for established brands and exclusive design agreements where IP protection matters
The minimum for OEM is the same 50 pairs per style. Free digital mockup sent before any production starts; we don’t bill for revisions.
What It Costs (The Honest Version)
We don’t publish pricing publicly because real wholesale pricing depends on quantity, material grade, customisation level, and shipping mode. We can tell you the structure:
- Sample order: 1–5 pairs. Sample fee charged, refunded against your bulk order.
- Small wholesale (50–200 pairs/style): standard tier.
- Medium wholesale (200–500 pairs/style): better unit pricing.
- Large wholesale (500+ pairs/style): best pricing plus priority production scheduling.
For a quotation against your actual SKU list, send the form at the bottom of this page or email info@oxfitsports.com — reply in 24 hours, with HS codes if you ask.
How an Order Actually Flows
Six stages from enquiry to your warehouse. Most orders complete inside 5 weeks total.
- Enquiry (you → us, 24-hour reply). Tell us SKUs, quantities, customisation. Quote returned same/next day.
- Mockup (free, 2–3 days). Our design team builds digital previews of your branded glove. Unlimited revisions.
- Sample (7–10 days delivery). Physical glove with your branding. You inspect quality, sizing, finish before any bulk commitment.
- Approval & deposit. 30–50% deposit by T/T bank transfer, PayPal, Western Union, MoneyGram, or L/C for larger orders. Proforma invoice issued.
- Production (15–25 days). Cutting → stitching → padding → finishing → final QC. Production photos sent at key stages.
- Shipping. Balance due before dispatch. DHL Express, FedEx, Aramex, or sea freight depending on volume. Full export docs (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading) included.
Shipping — What Each Route Actually Looks Like
Air freight is the default for orders under ~500 pairs. Sea freight starts to make commercial sense above that volume.
| Destination | Air freight (DHL Express) | Sea freight |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5–7 working days | 25–35 days |
| United States | 5–8 working days | 30–40 days |
| Germany / Western EU | 5–7 working days | 25–35 days |
| Australia | 6–9 working days | 30–45 days |
| Canada | 6–9 working days | 30–40 days |
| UAE / Middle East | 3–5 working days | 10–15 days (regional sea) |
Every shipment includes commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and bill of lading. We provide HS codes on request and assist with destination-country customs documentation. UK buyers benefit from the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) tariff — most sports equipment from Pakistan attracts 0–4% UK import duty. Similar preferences exist in several EU markets.
What Three Actual Wholesale Clients Say
“We’ve ordered custom boxing gloves from Oxfit for 3 years. Quality is consistent, delivery is on time, and their team always accommodates our custom branding needs. Highly recommended for any gym owner.”
— James T., Gym Owner, United Kingdom
“Ordered 200 MMA uniforms with our club logo. The sublimation printing was perfect — exactly as the mockup. Arrived within 30 days. We will order again without hesitation.”
— Marco B., MMA Club Owner, Germany
“As a sports retailer, finding a reliable manufacturer was difficult. Oxfit Sports gave us great pricing, low MOQ, and excellent communication throughout. Our private label range is selling well.”
— Sarah M., Sports Retailer, Australia
If you’d like to speak to a current wholesale client before placing your first order, ask — we can connect prospective buyers with existing clients in Europe and the Middle East on request.
Compliance — What We Ship by Region
For UK competition gloves, our specs follow BBBofC (British Boxing Board of Control) guidance. For amateur youth, sizing follows ABA (Amateur Boxing Association) recommendations. For karate uniforms, WKF-style construction. For BJJ, IBJJF-approved weave and sizing available. For taekwondo, both WT and ITF styles. EU shipments include CE/EN standard documentation where applicable. US shipments cover CPSC compliance for relevant categories. We provide HS codes for every consignment so your customs broker can clear without back-and-forth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does production take?
15–25 working days for custom orders after design approval and deposit. Rush production (10–15 days) is sometimes available — ask when you enquire.
Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?
Yes. Stock samples ship at shipping cost only. Custom-branded samples carry a small fee, refunded against your bulk order. Sample lead time is 7–10 days worldwide.
What’s the minimum order for wholesale?
50 pairs per style per colour for boxing gloves. Some product lines (weightlifting belts, certain apparel) accept lower MOQs — ask us if you’re early-stage and need flexibility.
Will my branding stay confidential?
Yes. We sign NDAs and exclusive design agreements on request. Custom designs and brand IP remain yours.
What payment terms do you accept?
T/T bank transfer, PayPal, Western Union, MoneyGram, and L/C for larger orders. Standard structure is 30–50% deposit, balance before shipping. Established repeat clients can negotiate other terms.
Can I visit the factory?
Yes. We welcome wholesale-buyer visits to our Sialkot facility by appointment. Sialkot International Airport is approximately 15 minutes from our factory and operates direct international flights, which makes a one- or two-day visit practical from most major cities. Email info@oxfitsports.com to schedule.
Do you do dropshipping or just bulk?
Wholesale only. We are a manufacturer, not a fulfilment service.
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Wholesale Boxing Gloves by Country
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Country-specific wholesale guides — shipping options, customs duty, regional compliance, and the SKU patterns common to each market:
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- Boxing Gloves Supplier UK — DHL 5–7 days, GSP+ tariff (0–4% duty), BBBofC compliance
- Boxing Gloves Manufacturer USA — HTS 9506.99, MPF, USA Boxing youth specs, Prop 65 for California
- Boxing Gloves Wholesale Germany — EU GSP+, 19% Mehrwertsteuer, DBV/BDB/WAKO compliance, REACH
- Boxing Gloves Manufacturer Australia — ABF, AQIS leather treatment, 10% GST + state taxes, Boxing Australia
- Combat Sports Equipment Supplier Canada — CBSA, IBJJF-approved BJJ gi, Boxing Canada, full provincial tax breakdown
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Comparing Sialkot to Other Sourcing Options
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Honest comparisons for buyers researching where to source — including where each option wins and which order profiles fit which country:
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- Pakistan vs India Boxing Gloves Manufacturers — boxing-glove ecosystem depth, MOQ flexibility, GSP+ tariff comparison
- Sialkot vs Thailand Boxing Gloves — Western boxing volume vs Muay Thai authenticity, the split-source approach
- Factory Direct vs Alibaba for Boxing Gloves — when Alibaba is the right choice, when direct wins, factory-legitimacy checks
- Sialkot Pakistan vs China for Boxing Gloves — hand-stitched cowhide vs synthetic-leather scale, US Section 301 tariff math, when each wins
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Get a Quote
Send your SKU list and quantities. We reply inside 24 hours with pricing, lead time, and a free digital mockup if you want OEM branding. No obligation.
- Email: info@oxfitsports.com
- WhatsApp / Phone: +92-332-4556666
- Address: Nar-Gate Street, Jinah Park, Colony No. 2, Sialkot-51310, Pakistan
Where Oxfit Sports fits within Sialkot
Sialkot is home to around 400 registered sports-goods exporting firms. Oxfit Sports is one of the longer-running mid-sized factories in that cluster — founded in 1998 by Muhammad, family-owned across two generations since 2009, currently 125–150 craftspeople in a 16,335 sq ft factory at Nar-Gate Street, Jinah Park.
Where Oxfit specialises within Sialkot’s broader output: combat sports (boxing gloves, MMA gloves, hand wraps, focus pads, head guards, shin guards, punching bags), martial arts uniforms (BJJ gi, karate gi, judo gi, taekwondo dobok), and the original apparel lines we started in (training vests, gym shirts, fitness wear). Oxfit’s boxing gloves are over 90% hand-stitched on traditional kharad benches, with cowhide / buffalo / Maya-Hide / PU material options across every order. Our MOQ is 50 pieces per material/size combination — smaller than most Chinese factories quote, possible because Sialkot’s clustered supply chain keeps unit economics workable at low volumes.
For wholesale buyers asking why Oxfit specifically when there are 400+ Sialkot manufacturers to choose from: 27 years of continuous operation, factory-direct (no trading-company middlemen), 24-hour quote reply on every enquiry, free digital mockups for OEM clients before sample stage, and a founding US customer relationship that’s now in its third decade. Send Oxfit your spec — we reply within 24 hours, MOQ from 50.
Oxfit Sports at a glance — Sialkot’s mid-sized hand-stitch specialist
Oxfit Sports operates from Nar-Gate Street, Jinah Park, Sialkot. Founded by Muhammad in 1998, Oxfit is now in its 28th year and the second generation joined the business in 2009. The Oxfit factory expanded from its original 5,445 sq ft footprint to the current 16,335 sq ft floor in 2004 and today employs 125–150 craftspeople.
What Oxfit makes in volume:
- Combat gear: Oxfit boxing gloves (training, sparring, professional, competition), Oxfit MMA gloves (4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz), Oxfit hand wraps, Oxfit focus pads, Oxfit head guards, Oxfit shin guards, Oxfit punching bags.
- Martial arts uniforms: Oxfit BJJ gi, Oxfit karate gi, Oxfit judo gi, Oxfit taekwondo dobok — all gradings A1 to A4 standard.
- Fitness apparel (Oxfit’s original 1998 product line): training vests, gym shirts, fitness shorts, weightlifting belts.
What separates Oxfit from generic Sialkot suppliers: Oxfit is factory-direct with no trading-company layer; Oxfit replies to every quote enquiry within 24 hours; Oxfit’s MOQ is 50 pieces per material/size combo; Oxfit provides a free digital mockup before sample stage on every OEM order. Buyers across 25+ countries have worked with Oxfit continuously — the founding US customer is still ordering after 27 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does production take?
Standard production is 15–25 working days for custom orders, starting after design approval and deposit. Rush production (10–15 days) is sometimes available depending on factory capacity.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Our standard MOQ is 50 pairs per style per colour for boxing gloves. Some product lines such as weightlifting belts and apparel accept lower MOQs. We are flexible for first-time wholesale orders.
Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?
Yes. Stock samples ship at shipping cost only. Custom-branded samples carry a small fee, refunded against your bulk order. Sample lead time is 7–10 days worldwide via DHL Express.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept T/T bank transfer, PayPal, Western Union, MoneyGram, and Letter of Credit (L/C) for larger orders. Standard structure is 30–50% deposit to start production, balance before shipping.
Will my custom designs stay confidential?
Yes. We sign NDAs and exclusive design agreements on request. Custom artwork and brand IP remain your property. We will not produce your design for any other client.
Can I visit the factory in Sialkot?
Yes. We welcome wholesale-buyer visits to our Sialkot facility by appointment. Sialkot International Airport is approximately 15 minutes from our factory and operates direct international flights, which makes a one- or two-day visit practical from most major cities.
Where exactly is your factory located?
Our factory is at Nar-Gate Street, Jinah Park, Colony No. 2, Sialkot-51310, Pakistan. Sialkot is the city responsible for producing approximately 70-80% of the world's hand-stitched boxing gloves.
What materials do you use for boxing gloves?
We work with full-grain cowhide leather (premium tier), Maya Hide leather (semi-premium), synthetic PU leather (standard), and microfibre synthetic (budget). Padding is multi-layer foam by default; traditional horsehair available on request for heritage product lines.
Do you ship internationally and provide export documentation?
Yes. We ship to 25+ countries via DHL Express, FedEx, Aramex, or sea freight depending on order size. Every shipment includes commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and bill of lading. We provide HS codes (typically HS 9506.99) for customs clearance.