History of the International Glove Association
The IGA has vision! Our team represents every facet of the hand protection industry -- glove manufacturers, glove distributors, glove importers and exporters, glove manufacturers' representatives, and glove suppliers.
In September of 2001, glove industry leaders met in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss the formation of a new, all inclusive organization. Members of the International Hand Protection Association (IHPA) and the National Industrial Glove Distributors Association (NIGDA) saw major benefits to be gained by combining the strengths of the two associations. These meetings resulted in the founding of the IGA in January, 2003
The IGA has a long and rich history, having roots that can be traced to 1902, when the first glove association was formed. Through the years this forward thinking group, has pioneered new marketing techniques, technological innovations, and promoted the safety, health, and economic benefits of hand protection.
Our new IGA represents all elements of the hand protection industry -- manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, manufacturers' representatives, and suppliers to the hand protection industry. The combined strength of all elements of the hand protection industry are working to increase public awareness, expand markets, and enhance the profitability of IGA members.
The IGA also speaks for its membership on legislative and regulatory issues of common concern and works with other industry groups to accomplish appropriate and mutual objectives.
As a collective voice for the industry, the IGA can accomplish what individual firms cannot.
