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Built for Living Life, Hands On.
For more than 90 years, our gloves have been shaped by the people who wear them — gardeners, builders, explorers, and everyday doers. Inspired by Midwest craftsmanship, we design each pair to feel like a trusted companion through the seasons of your life.
“We design gloves that protect, perform, and move with you through every season. Each pair combines craftsmanship, comfort, and purpose — so you can keep living life, hands on.”
In search of excellence
Born in 1933 from Ed Fabry’s drive to innovate, create things that last, and uphold true craftsmanship, our heritage runs deep. Today, Saranac blends that legacy with modern performance to create gloves built to work hard, stay warm, and keep you moving.
Built for living life, hands on.
OUR STORY
Your hands do it all. They move, build, carry, play, and create. They deserve gloves made with the same dedication you bring to everything you do.
Rooted in the Midwest and shaped by generations of craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, Saranac believes that good work starts with your hands. For more than 90 years, we have crafted gloves with care and purpose, designed in Wisconsin and inspired by the spirit of Midwest work and life.
From sport gloves built for precision to winter staples crafted for warmth and endurance, every pair is made to help you stay outside longer, work harder, and keep going, no matter the weather.
Find Your Fit
Choose the gloves built for your life — whether for work, winter, or play.
Gear Up with Confidence
Designed in the Midwest, every pair is made to protect, perform, and move with you through every season.
Get Out There
Stay outside longer, keep doing what you love, and live life hands on.
Proudly making gloves for over 90 years
1933
Propelled by his inner desire to create and innovate, Ed stakes his claim and founds Fabry Glove & Mitten Company (Fabry Glove).
1942
Fabry Glove expands its operations through the acquisition of Davis Glove Company, Green Bay, WI. This boosts their production of fine leather dress and rugged work gloves.
1964
Fabry Glove further expands its operations by acquiring the nation’s oldest glove maker, Saranac Glove Company. This strategic and historic acquisition adds the needed volume to Fabry’s production of fashion leather, industrial, and golf gloves.
1965
Saranac debuts a logo that would propel it for years to come — the famous “Inverted Triangle” is born. First handball gloves are produced, supporting the new handball craze. Innovation continues as Saranac soon follows that with the first racquetball-specific gloves.
1968
John Fabry, in conjunction with friend and baseball legend Frank (Hondo) Howard, develops the country’s first baseball batting gloves. This development changes the way the game is played, soon all pro players are wearing the “Triangle” gloves.
1969
Seeking solutions to problems, Ed partners with Midwestern utility companies to address safety and ergonomic concerns of utility workers. From this collaborative effort, major advances in hand protection for industrial use were made.
1975
Saranac R&D focuses on enhanced fit and function, developing its Strategic Hand Mapping (SHM) system. Its development addresses padding, seam placement, stitch technology, and expansion points based on “mapped” uniform hand movements and motions.
1982
“Total 10” Fitness Gloves are launched. The “Total 10” series creates a revolution in fitness by bringing weighted gloves to the market for the first time, adding additional resistance to all forms of aerobic and weight exercise.
1986
Addressing new solutions to new trends, Saranac launches an innovative line of gloves specifically designed for snowboarding. The “Grampie” line hits the ground running and enjoys broad distribution.
1988
Noted for their blend of fit, function, and great durability, Saranac fitness gloves are used by wheelchair bound athletes in the Special Olympics and similar sporting events. With ergonomically padded palms and double-stitched seams, this line of fitness gloves allow for maximum endurance, aiding these gifted athletes in their endeavors. Multitudes of great athletes use these gloves yet today.
1992
Third generation Fabry comes into the fold. Following graduation from Marquette University, J.R. Fabry joins the Sales team at Fabry Glove.
1994
Saranac lands in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton OH. In 1993, Sterling Sharpe of the Green Bay Packers, sets NFL history with his 112th reception of the season (then a single season NFL record). The actual gloves he’s wearing become enshrined in the Hall of Fame, commemorating the record setting achievement.
1996
Partnering with an international motorcycle company, Saranac applies its carpal tunnel properties innovating product to reduce finger, hand, and wrist fatigue during long rides.
2000
Saranac enters a multi-year partnership with a major sports brand to develop, manufacture, and distribute a line of high performance football gloves.
2008
Addressing a void, and therefore need, in the market, Saranac launches its pioneering “b-grl” line of fitness gloves and accessory products. The uniqueness of the “b-grl” line is that it’s designed by women specifically for women, addressing all the hand properties and dimensions unique to today’s active women. Additionally, a portion of all “b-grl” sales are donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
2010
Commissioned by a major sports brand, Saranac relies on its military combat glove capabilities and SHM technologies to develop a custom line of high performance racing gloves for one of todays top Formula One Drivers.
2013
Saranac partners with a globally iconic sports brand, covering multiple categories of gloves. From R&D through finished products, Saranac ushers in a high-profile line of football, batting, and winter running/ lifestyle gloves. This great partnership further solidifies Saranac’s continuing legacy within the sporting goods landscape.
2017
Saranac introduces its new logo and brand design, incorporating the history of the triangle made famous in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. The logo design was created with inspiration drawn directly from the John Fabry Family and culminates with a brand that is strong yet rich in history and will carry the company into the future for many years to come.
2018
Saranac branded products featuring the new logo expand to a broader marketing inthe work, lifestyle, winter, and sports glove categories. The rebirth of the Saranac brand is symbolic for the company, the State of Wisconsin, and the industry.
1937
Saranac’s commitment to quality and technology lands it on the hands of a North Pole expedition.
1942
Fabry Glove signs the largest military glove contract of its time, equipping and supporting our armed forces.
1965
Fabry Glove winter glove category is bolstered by the acquisition of Eisendrath Glove Company, Marinette, WI. This acquisition offered access to needed resources, allowing Fabry to focus on the unique specialties of technologically advanced winter/cold weather hand protection.
1965
2nd Generation Fabry joins the team, Ed’s son John comes on board. A member of the University Wisconsin Badgers 1963 Rose Bowl team, John’s athletic expertise naturally propels the company headlong into a pioneering role in the sporting glove industry.
1969
Fabry Glove innovation again changes the way a major sport is played, when it debuts the first football glove along with a new leather treatment process known as “Tactification” . Incredibly, the “ahead of its time” product is laughed at when first presented at sporting goods shows. To this day, our gloves are still worn at all levels - pro, collegiate, high school, and youth.
1970
The Saranac “Triangle” logo, so dominant on sporting gloves, becomes known worldwide as the leader and innovator of elite, high performance gloves. From baseball and football to tennis, racquetball, ski, cycling, motorcycle, and fitness, the “Triangle” sets the standard.
1977
Fabry Glove continues its strategic acquisition mode by bringing Northern Glove & Mitten, Green Bay, WI into the fold. The collaboration strengthens Fabry’s industrial, driving, and dress glove categories.
1984
A marquee event - Saranac Glove becomes the official supplier of the USA Olympic Ski Team. For years to come, the “Triangle” becomes synonymous with all things winter.
1986
The exploding popularity of the “Triangle” in pro baseball and football carries over to the entertainment field. Unsolicited, a major band wears Saranac gloves, wristbands and custom jackets on tour.
1991
Big Air free-skiing explodes on the scene, and Saranac is their glove of choice. These highly skilled thrill seekers, lead by the memorable mowhawk-maned Glen Plake, embrace the cutting edge artistry and creativity of Saranac’s new line up.
1993
Through its long term partnership with World Champion bodybuilders, Saranac innovates the first adjustable wrist strap, reinforced wrist support fitness gloves.
1994
Saranac R&D team completes a lengthy trial and error process, successfully developing a revolutionary line of carpal tunnel gloves.
2000
The Saranac line of specialty industrial-strength winter ski gloves lends support to the Rainbow Expedition Climb, aiding handicapped mountain climbers in their attempts to reach the summit.
2006
Saranac’s innovation creates another game changing element in football. A new palm makes its debut, a unique treatment that allows for maximum grip in all weather conditions.
2009
Saranac R&D team completes a lengthy trial and error process, successfully developing a revolutionary line of carpal tunnel gloves.
2010
Taking prior advancements to the next level, Saranac R&D again pushes the current standard up a notch. The high friction point properties of the new glove add an adhesive-like attraction between ball and palm, advancing the game again.
2016
Saranac’s innovation enhances the functionality, fabrication, and design of its “tactical” glove line for the U.S. Military. The new products are warmly welcomed by the Military and opens the line for broader cross- function, real world applications.
2017
Saranac introduces it bar-setting cold storage and brewery work glove. The unique blend of water and wind resistant exterior keeps cold out and warmth in without sacrificing the formed compression fit and full range of motion. Engineered with impact deadening palm pods and heavy duty all conditions grip, the latest innovation from Saranac is the ultimate hand tool in the world of cold storage, breweries, dock and hybrid freight handli
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