Level Gloves was founded back in 1989 in Bormio, Italy. Our passion for the mountains and love for winter sports are the cornerstones of our company. The original partners and everyone who has believed in Level Gloves from the beginning come from a sports-oriented background: ski and snowboard instructors, as well as mountain enthusiasts in every sense. The initial idea of Mauro Compagnoni was simple: to create comfortable, protective snowboard gloves with a highly recognizable design.
In fact, in the early '90s, snowboarding began to gain traction not only in the United States but also in the Alps. The first technological innovations were tested a few years after the creation of the initial prototypes. Between 1992 and 1994, wrist protection systems and glove breathability were introduced. Even back then, the design was iconic: Level gloves are instantly recognizable thanks to their colors and shapes, which are quite different from the classic ski world.
Around the mid-2000s, Davide Compagnoni, a former athlete of the Italian National Ski Team, joined the company, and the focus expanded to include alpine skiing disciplines, with attention to the professional and competitive world. The Research and Development team began experimenting with designs and prototypes, leading to the creation of the Racing collection, perfect tools for the most technical and fast disciplines. Thanks to collaborations with athletes like Aksel Lund Svindal, Kjetil Jansrud, Federica Brignone, and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Level gloves became increasingly present in the international market.
The hallmark of every model remains its unique design, striking graphic features, and internal construction with particularly resistant protections and fabrics. Over the years, Level Gloves has developed cutting-edge technologies and construction methods to ensure durability, safety, and comfort. In 2012, the Thermoplus certification was introduced, developed in collaboration with the University of Bologna and the Polytechnic University of Turin. This is a heat index that allows for determining the "thermicity" of the gloves, so customers can choose the appropriate gloves for their usage conditions. The close ties with World Cup skiers, freeriders, and mountaineers remain fundamental to the development of each model. Constant feedback between professionals and the company enables continuous growth every year with cutting-edge collections.
The most recent chapter in the company’s history is the Green Choice project. In 2022, the first glove entirely made from recycled and recyclable materials was launched on the market. Level's goal is to offer nearly all products made with over 50% recycled and/or organic materials while maintaining the primary concepts of durability and longevity, making the collection as eco-sustainable as possible. Currently, over 60% of the products meet these criteria. Additionally, initiatives like Clean-up Days are dedicated to teaching children about keeping mountain environments clean. Other collaborations, such as with the Rematrix consortium, focus on a project for recycling and recovering used gloves, aiming to give them a second life by recycling all components to create eco-sustainable materials. The path toward full environmental sustainability is still long, but every step brings Level Gloves closer to a more sustainable environmental impact and a “green” future.
In fact, in the early '90s, snowboarding began to gain traction not only in the United States but also in the Alps. The first technological innovations were tested a few years after the creation of the initial prototypes. Between 1992 and 1994, wrist protection systems and glove breathability were introduced. Even back then, the design was iconic: Level gloves are instantly recognizable thanks to their colors and shapes, which are quite different from the classic ski world.
Around the mid-2000s, Davide Compagnoni, a former athlete of the Italian National Ski Team, joined the company, and the focus expanded to include alpine skiing disciplines, with attention to the professional and competitive world. The Research and Development team began experimenting with designs and prototypes, leading to the creation of the Racing collection, perfect tools for the most technical and fast disciplines. Thanks to collaborations with athletes like Aksel Lund Svindal, Kjetil Jansrud, Federica Brignone, and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Level gloves became increasingly present in the international market.
The hallmark of every model remains its unique design, striking graphic features, and internal construction with particularly resistant protections and fabrics. Over the years, Level Gloves has developed cutting-edge technologies and construction methods to ensure durability, safety, and comfort. In 2012, the Thermoplus certification was introduced, developed in collaboration with the University of Bologna and the Polytechnic University of Turin. This is a heat index that allows for determining the "thermicity" of the gloves, so customers can choose the appropriate gloves for their usage conditions. The close ties with World Cup skiers, freeriders, and mountaineers remain fundamental to the development of each model. Constant feedback between professionals and the company enables continuous growth every year with cutting-edge collections.
The most recent chapter in the company’s history is the Green Choice project. In 2022, the first glove entirely made from recycled and recyclable materials was launched on the market. Level's goal is to offer nearly all products made with over 50% recycled and/or organic materials while maintaining the primary concepts of durability and longevity, making the collection as eco-sustainable as possible. Currently, over 60% of the products meet these criteria. Additionally, initiatives like Clean-up Days are dedicated to teaching children about keeping mountain environments clean. Other collaborations, such as with the Rematrix consortium, focus on a project for recycling and recovering used gloves, aiming to give them a second life by recycling all components to create eco-sustainable materials. The path toward full environmental sustainability is still long, but every step brings Level Gloves closer to a more sustainable environmental impact and a “green” future.
Let’s see a few of the major steps in the company’s growth.
1989 ■ The beginning of the road
1992 ■ First to introduce snowrider protection technology
2004 ■ Launch of Overgloves
2007 ■ Team Issue
2008 ■ Bliss collection
2009 ■ New integrated system gloves-poles
2010 - 2012 ■ New line & more innovation
2012 ■ Warmth certification - Thermoplus
2014 ■ New company
2016 ■ ISPO award with nfc smart gloves
2017 ■ Sliding system on racing gloves
2018 ■ New visual identity
2019 - 2020 ■ Most successful Company
2022 - 2023 ■ The “Green Choice” project and our commitment to sustainability
2023 - 2024 ■ Unwavering Commitment to Sustainability