The glove factory of Randers Handskefabrik was established in 1811, and is considered among the oldest glove factories in the World. The manufacturing of gloves in Randers has been traced back to the 1200s, in the 1600s it was the primary occupation here and from the 1700s the gloves became known abroad, with exports to Sweden, Germany, Russia, France and England.
The glove factory of Randers Handskefabrik was established in 1811, making it one of the oldest glove factories globally. Glove production in Randers dates back to the 1200s, becoming a primary industry in the 1600s and gaining international recognition by exporting gloves to Sweden, Germany, Russia, France, and England from the 1700s.