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RECENT PRESS & MEDIA COVERAGE
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1927KW Featured in DiveIn Ski & Snowboard's Work Gloves that Work
An in-depth review of our iconic work glove turned ski slope favorite
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Axeman Mitts Featured in 15 Best Gifts for Dads
"...the Axeman can match the durability, warmth, and water-resistance of any mitts on the market."
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Steamboat Magazine Features Kinco® in Holiday Gift Guide
"Kincos don’t just keep hands warm; the durable material lasts for years and years"
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901 Makes the List of Treeline Review's 7 Best Ski Gloves of 2024
"Numerous publications have written rave reviews for these budget gloves, and some have even written articles that border on love poems."
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Aviation Pros Features Style No. 2011
"From airport baggage handling to construction to mechanical work, these gloves will keep you safe."
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Softball Champ Wins Regional Title in Kinco Gloves
“Got work to do, got to wear the right gloves,” she said. “I love them.”
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Two Kinco® Gloves picked for "The 12 Very Best Gloves for Men"
"Best winter work gloves for men" and "Best less-expensive skiing gloves for men"
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901 Featured in Travel + Leisure's 10 Best Ski Gloves of 2023
The reviewer calls them "a fun take on traditional ski gear"
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1927KWLT Featured in 2023 Upcoming Gear List
"The Coolest, Most Interesting Outdoor Gear Launching in 2023" includes the new ski glove
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1927KW Listed in the Best Ski Gloves & Mittens of 2023
The article highlights the glove's old-school appeal, trusted performance, and ultra-low price
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1927KW Reviewed by GearLab
"This pigskin glove is perfect for the penny-pincher looking to explore the mountains in generally dry, warm conditions"
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Women's 398PW Featured in BigLife Magazine
A Mother's Day pick, they called the gloves "Tough and pretty with purpose… just like Mom"
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Women's 1927KW's Featured in Backcountry Skiing Canada
Their 2023 buyer's guide highlights the glove's cult following and women-specific sizes
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1927KW Featured in The Best Ski Gloves for Every Budget
1927KW is listed as the top choice for budget ski gloves
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Kinco® Included in Hardware Retailing Magazine Buying Guide
A variety of Kinco® gloves are featured in the 2022 edition of the Hot Products Buying Guide
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Kinco® Gloves and Mitts Featured in On The Snow's Holiday Gift Guide
1927KW included in the 2022 edition of the "Best Gifts for Skiers & Snowboarders"
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Kinco® Glove Named 'One of the Coolest Pieces of Gear'
1927KW highlighted for its warmth, durability, and price point
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New Women's Sizing Highlighted in Gear Patrol Gear Guide
With push for inclusivity, women's sizing introduced to brand's most iconic styles
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Kinco® Glove Featured in Jackson Hole Magazine Winter 2022 Issue
1927 highlighted for its affordability, comfort, and warmth
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Kinco® Ranked in Oregon's Most Admired Companies in 2021
In "Product Markers & Manufacturers" category as surveyed by 3,700 CEOs & Execs
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Kinco® 1927KW's Featured in Outside Magazine's 'Gear Picks' Column
The feature notes, "sometimes we think the simplest gear is the best gear."
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Kinco® Lined Pigskin Ski Mitts Review
GearHacker names 1927KWT their "Best Budget Mitts," noting that they are "essentially the unofficial brand of the ski patroller and ski bum"
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Boardworks Tech Shop Hosts Kinco® Art Show
60 pairs of Mittens and Gloves submitted with sick local art in variety of mediums
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1927KW Featured as TripSavvy's 'Best Value' Snowboarding Glove
Highlighted for price, simplicity, and plush overall comfort
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901T Mitt Selected as a 'Top 100 Snowboard Product of the Year'
“As for the internals of the mitt, they’re about as warm as anything we’ve tried”
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Kinco® Named 2021 Top Workplace
Employee-Centric Culture Earns Kinco ‘Top Workplaces’ Spot
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Kinco® Acquires Welch® Workwear
Kinco® and Welch® merge to add suspenders to extensive glove lineup
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Kinco® Grows Category, Announces Hires, Promotions & Partnerships
Appoints Akimbo Communications as PR Agency of Record & New Leadership
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Kinco® Named One of Oregon's Most Admired Companies of 2021
Kinco® is ranked alongside brands including Columbia, Nike, Adidas and more
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1927KW Featured in Velo's 10 Products I Loved in 2020
"They offer pretty good dexterity, have long knit cuffs to keep drafts off your wrists, and… they’re 30 bucks. What’s not to like?"
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Kinco® Collaborates with Smith to Create Custom Ski Mitt
Two Portland-based companies collaborated to create a well-recieved ski mitt
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