Choosing the right wholesale boxing gloves is one of the most important decisions for a Muay Thai gym especially a new gym. Gloves affect class participation, student safety, hygiene, and even your ability to earn profit through rental or beginner gear packages. If students feel pain, smell bad gloves, or can’t find the right size, they stop coming. A smart glove setup keeps classes smooth and your inventory lasting longer.

1) Choose glove ounces by class type

Start by matching glove weight (oz) to how the gloves will be used. This reduces injuries and keeps your gloves from breaking down too fast.

• Bag & pad classes (daily training):10oz–14oz for most adults
  • 10–12oz: lighter feel, faster hands (but more impact)
  • 14oz: better protection for high-volume classes
• Sparring gloves: 16oz minimum
  Sparring needs safety. Heavier gloves reduce damage and help your gym follow common sparring rules and liability standards.
• Kids gloves: smaller sizes based on age and hand size
  Don’t force kids into adult gloves—poor fit causes wrist strain and sloppy technique.

Gym tip: If you want a simple starting inventory, build around 12oz–14oz for class use and 16oz for sparring.

2) Pick the right material for your budget and training volume

Your glove material should match your student volume and how often gloves will be cleaned.

• Synthetic (PU): best for gym fleets and rentals
  Easy to wipe down, lower cost, and great for beginner/amateur training.
• Genuine leather: best feel and longer lifespan
  Costs more, but handles heavy training volume better when maintained well.

For a new gym, PU gloves are the smartest starting point. Why? Many serious trainees already own their preferred gloves and won’t use rentals. Your gym gloves mainly serve beginners, trial students, and occasional users—PU fits this use case and is easier to disinfect daily.

3) Branding: gloves that market your gym

Adding your gym logo on gloves isn’t just decoration—it’s marketing. When students post pad rounds, sparring clips, or selfies, your logo appears naturally in their content. Over time, that builds recognition and helps attract new members without extra ad spend.

Common mistakes (and quick fixes)

• Only one glove size for everyone → stock a mix: 12oz/14oz plus 16oz sparring
• No drying system → use open-air racks; never store gloves sealed in bags
• Buying the cheapest gloves → poor Velcro and lining fail first; choose durable cuffs and stitching