Made in Canada
Raber Glove
In short
Yes, Raber Glove makes its products in Canada, in Winnipeg, MB. It makes leather gloves, mitts and lined winter mitts. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1941.
Abraham Raber, a Polish immigrant, opened Raber Glove in Winnipeg in 1941, and his grandson Howard runs it today. The factory sews dress gloves, work mitts and lined winter mitts from deerskin, capeskin and cowhide, and it supplies police forces, fire departments and the Canadian military.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Raber Glove
- Parent company
- Raber Glove Manufacturing Co.
- Products
- Leather gloves, mitts and lined winter mitts
- Made in
- Winnipeg, MBManitoba
- Where to buy
- Through retailers such as Cabela's Canada and CAA Manitoba
- Canadian owned
- Yes
- Founded
- 1941
- Website
- raberglove.com
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Highlights
- It is one of the few glove makers in Canada with a third generation of the founding family still in charge.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Raber Glove: questions people ask
Where are Raber Glove products made?
Raber Glove makes its products in Winnipeg, MB, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Raber Glove make?
Leather gloves, mitts and lined winter mitts. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Is Raber Glove a Canadian-owned company?
Yes. Raber Glove is Canadian owned.
Where can I buy Raber Glove?
Through retailers such as Cabela's Canada and CAA Manitoba. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Raber Glove founded?
Raber Glove was founded in 1941.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Raber Glove?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Manitoba further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.
