At the 9th Harbin Asian Winter Games, Chinese short-track speed skating champion Lin Xiaoxuan secured the gold medal in the men’s 500m event. However, the real story behind his victory lies in the winter sports gloves he wore. These special gloves not only helped him reach the top of the podium but also became the preferred choice for other gold medalists, including South Korea’s Kim Gil-li and athletes from Kazakhstan, solidifying their place as the “secret weapon” of the games.
These world-class gloves come from Productos de Seguridad | HANVO, a leading name in PPE safety glove design and manufacturing. This success is no coincidence—HANVO has made a remarkable transition from industrial protective gear to global elite sports equipment. By leveraging its expertise in industrial safety, HANVO has created a specially engineered line of safety gloves designed for world top athletes.
The evolution of these gloves began at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, where Team USA first modified HANVO’s industrial gloves for use in the games, garnering global attention. Following this, retired South Korean athlete Jae Jae Yoo brought the HANVO gloves to North America, making several adjustments to meet the specific needs of short-track speed skating and ice hockey.
Thanks to constant feedback from global professional athletes, HANVO refined the safety gloves, producing black and white versions specially designed for training and competition. These gloves have now become essential for athletes across multiple countries, with their performance shining through at the Harbin Asian Winter Games.
With more than 20 years of experience in the industrial hand safety sector, HANVO has enhanced its protective gloves’ performance by 30%. The gloves are now engineered to meet the extreme demands of winter sports such as speed skating and ice hockey. HANVO Safety’s products are also internationally certified with ISEA and EN388, marking a pivotal moment for the first Chinese brand to break into the high-end global winter sports market.
As the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics approaches, HANVO continues to expand its influence across the globe. From youth training programs to Olympic venues, HANVO gloves are setting a new benchmark in winter sports equipment, making a significant mark on global ice rinks.
These gloves are more than just equipment—they are a testament to HANVO Safety’s innovative spirit. By transforming cutting-edge technology into superior sports gear, HANVO Safety is reshaping the global perception of Chinese manufacturing and driving the future of high-performance PPE solutions.
