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1898

Historical Industrial Gauge
L.A. Rubber Works Entrance 124
Original 1898 L.A. Rubber Works Factory

Los Angeles Rubber and Asbestos Works was formed in Downtown LA on Spring Street - they fabricate conveyor belts made from tan hide leathers.

2009

Matt meets Dave - 4th generation owner of Los Angeles Rubber

2016

Phil Stanton

During his one of many beer drinking sessions between Matt and his neighbor Phil Stanton, Phil tells Matt he just want a pair of welding gloves that have adequate heat protection, but are actually nimble

2016

Glove Prototype 1
Glove Prototype 2
Glove Prototype 3
Glove Prototype 4
Glove Prototype 5
Glove Prototype 6
Glove Prototype 7
Glove Prototype 8
Glove Prototype 9
Glove Prototype 10
Glove Prototype 11
Glove Prototype 12
Glove Prototype 13

2021

Matt makes dozens of prototype samples, knowing little about glove making through different factories, Phil Stanton tries them out, doesnt lose a hand in the process

2021

Paul Wood 1
Paul Wood 2
Paul Wood 3
Prototype Reference 1
Prototype Reference 2
Prototype Reference 3

Matt and Phil have a design they love, but meet a real leather glove expert (Paul Wood) who tells them that what they have isnt a proper glove, redesigns happen, many more samples/prototypes

2024

Gloves 4
Apron 1
Gloves 3
Gloves 1
Gloves 2

First production pairs are made, Matt calls every customer for feedback, same with Aprons

2026

New versions are introduced, new products are introduced, Matt still calls ever customer possible for feedback, we continue to make the best products we can