Our story
We are a Canadian, family-owned company
Founded in Montreal in 1961, our family-owned company's mission is to keep winter lovers of all kinds warm from head to toe. Best known for our carefully crafted gloves and mitts, we’ve since extended our warmth expertise to base layers, socks, hats, and cold weather accessories.
We believe in technology and innovation
KOMBI has developed exceptional proprietary technologies and partners with warmth experts like GORE-TEX and Primaloft® to ensure warmth, durability, dryness and comfort in any winter condition. We also patented several glove and mitt technologies.
We believe in social responsibility
At KOMBI, we want to keep people warm inside and out. And being as gentle as possible with the animals who help us do that is just as important. We only use certified mulesed-free wool as well as ethical down and leather.
Keeping generations of Canadians warm
Since 1961
1961
Danny Gold, a ski racer for McGill University, develops a glove for skiing with knuckle protection.
KOMBI is born.
1960s
KOMBI becomes a founding partner of the National Ski Industry Association. Nancy Greene wins gold at the first Ski World Cup wearing KOMBI gloves.
1970s
Four daring Canadians dubbed the "Crazy Canucks" win the downhill World Cup, a title previously held only by Europeans. They wave to the world wearing KOMBI ski gloves.
1980s
KOMBI becomes one of the first brands to partner with GORE-TEX, featuring the new breathable, waterproof membrane in its products.
1990s
KOMBI releases the iconic Lobster Mitt. The launch is an unprecedented success.
1990s
KOMBI pays tribute to the days of crazy carpets and neon one-piece snowsuits with vintage-style gloves.
2017
KOMBI opens its first pop-up shop and continues to grow strong.
2018
Though best known for carefully crafted gloves and mitts, KOMBI today offers warmth expertise for base layers, socks, hats and cold weather accessories.
Keeping people's heart warm
Kombi supports over 20 local organizations from schools, to shelters and hospitals.
The Salvation Army
As part of a donation program, KOMBI collected 1000 pairs of second-hand gloves and mitts and donated them to the Salvation Army to be sold in local thrift stores at low cost. All proceeds were directed to social service programs that are a vital part of the community.
Tremblant 24h
KOMBI is the official hat sponsor of the Tremblant 24h, North America's largest ski fundraising event to support the betterment of children's health and well-being,
Just for Kids
Just for Kids Foundation raises funds to purchase high-priority medical equipment, and to support initiatives that improve the quality of care for patients of the Montreal Children's Hospital.
