Cricket Gloves Manufacturing Unit
This pre-feasibility report outlines the establishment of a cricket gloves manufacturing unit to produce high-quality protective batting and wicket-keeping gloves. The project utilizes modern synthetic materials and traditional padding techniques to meet growing demand from sports players.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Plant & Machinery | 5 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 0.75 |
| Other Misc. Assets | 1.75 |
| Working Capital | 4.43 |
| Total | 11.93 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 1.19 |
| Term Loan | 6.75 |
| Working Capital Loan | 3.99 |
| Total | 11.93 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment3
- Stitching MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
Glove sewing machine
- Packing MachineBuy on Amazon ↗
Machine for packing finished gloves
- Other EquipmentBuy on Amazon ↗
Auxiliary workshop equipment
Raw materials10
- PU leatherBuy on Amazon ↗
Polyurethane leather for outer shell and palm
- Air mesh fabricBuy on Amazon ↗
Breathable fabric for ventilation
- Nylon synthetic fabricBuy on Amazon ↗
Synthetic fabric for glove construction
- PVC coated fabricBuy on Amazon ↗
Coated fabric for durability and grip
- ThreadBuy on Amazon ↗
Industrial stitching thread
- U-formsBuy on Amazon ↗
Foam padding materials
- Plastic thumbsBuy on Amazon ↗
Plastic reinforcements for thumb protection
- StrapsBuy on Amazon ↗
Wrist straps and fasteners
- Cotton fiber for fillingBuy on Amazon ↗
Padding and filling material
- Wrist hand packing materialBuy on Amazon ↗
Packaging supplies
Manufacturing process
- Raw material procurement and quality testing
- Fabric cutting manually or using cutting apparatus for shells, linings, and pads
- Printing logo and monograms
- Stitching components together and attaching padding over post bed machines with plastic reinforcements
- Fixing strips, wrist straps, buckles, and buttons
- Finishing by removing excess threads, material, or oily matter, followed by inspection and tagging
- Packing pairs together according to trade practice
Market
Cricket is immensely popular in India, providing a steady and growing demand for protective sports gear, specifically cricket batting and wicket-keeping gloves for players of all ages.
From the project report
