Gordini
Gordini is a winter gloves and accessories brand founded in Canada in 1956 and headquartered in Essex Junction, Vermont since 1982. It makes gloves, mittens, goggles, face protection and other cold weather accessories.
| Founded | 1956, Canada |
|---|---|
| US headquarters | Essex Junction, Vermont (since 1982) |
| Core products | Gloves and mittens |
| Work line | MadGrip |
| Website | gordini.com |
What is Gordini?
Gordini is a cold weather accessories brand best known for ski gloves and mittens. The company was founded in Canada in 1956 and opened its US headquarters in Essex Junction, Vermont in 1982, close to the ski areas and backcountry terrain of the Northeast.
Products and positioning
Gordini covers the hands, face and eyes of skiers, snowboarders and people working outdoors in winter. The range includes:
- Gloves and mittens, including waterproof styles
- Goggles
- Face protection and neckwarmers
- Socks and other accessories
- MadGrip impact protection work gloves
The brand sits in the accessible to mid market segment of winter sports equipment, selling functional gear rather than fashion statements.
Distribution
Gordini products are sold through ski and outdoor specialty retailers and through the brand's own website.
Why it matters
Gordini is one of the long established specialists in a category, technical gloves, that often goes unnoticed next to outerwear brands, yet is central to winter sports retail.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gordini from?
Gordini was founded in Canada in 1956 and has had its US headquarters in Essex Junction, Vermont since 1982.
What does Gordini make?
Gordini makes gloves, mittens, goggles, face protection, socks and other cold weather accessories.