Zanier-Sport Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Zanier-Sport Gesellschaft m.b.H., commonly known as ZANIER, is an Austrian family-owned company that has specialised in high-quality sports and outdoor gloves since its founding in 1969. Based in the Tyrol region, the brand draws on the surrounding alpine environment as both its home and its testing ground, developing functional gloves and accessories for skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, climbing, biking and general outdoor use. The company describes itself as a 'glove specialist from Tyrol' and has built its reputation on innovation, including the launch of its first heated gloves in 1999, which it claims was a pioneering move in the heated glove segment. ZANIER's product range covers a wide spectrum of outdoor activities. Its bike glove collection includes models such as the SHREDDER, MTB PRO, DEPART and RACE PRO, designed for enduro, downhill and road cycling. For mountaineering and via ferrata, the brand offers specialised mountain sports gloves developed in cooperation with partners such as Bergrettung Tirol (Tyrolean Mountain Rescue) and Großglockner mountain guides. The company also produces liner gloves, including the MERINO LINER TOUCH made from merino wool with touchscreen-compatible fingertips, and has expanded into outdoor accessories such as the Bachgold Selfpress water filter, a hollow-fibre ultrafiltration device. Product development at ZANIER is driven by collaboration with outdoor and mountain sports enthusiasts, including professional athletes in skiing, snowboarding, flying and biking, as well as experienced alpinists. This user-driven approach is intended to ensure reliability under harsh conditions. The company has also made a commitment to sustainability: since 2019 it has been a ClimatePartner-certified glove brand, voluntarily setting sustainability standards based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This philosophy is presented as a commitment of the family business to future generations. ZANIER remains a family-run traditional business. The management team includes Markus Zanier as CEO, Vy Zanier-Nguyen responsible for organisation and accounting, and Gottfried Tönig as sales manager. The company maintains a personal service approach, inviting customers to contact the team directly by email or phone. Its products are sold through its own online shop and presumably through outdoor and sports retailers, with a focus on the European market and alpine sports communities.

Zanier-Sport Gesellschaft m.b.H. was founded in 1969 in Tyrol, Austria. From the beginning, the company's identity has been closely tied to the alpine environment of its home region, which serves as both inspiration and testing ground for its products. The brand's passion for mountain sports and outdoor experiences has driven a continuous focus on innovation. A significant milestone came in 1999, when ZANIER launched its first heated gloves, positioning itself as a pioneer in the heated glove segment. Over the years, the company has significantly increased its expertise in heated products. Product development has consistently involved cooperation with outdoor and mountain sports enthusiasts, including professional athletes from skiing, snowboarding, flying and biking, as well as experienced alpinists such as members of Bergrettung Tirol (Tyrolean Mountain Rescue) and Großglockner mountain guides. This collaborative approach helps ensure that products are reliable even under the harshest conditions. In 2019, ZANIER voluntarily set sustainability standards based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and became a ClimatePartner-certified glove brand. This commitment is described as a pledge of the family business to future generations. The company remains family-run and continues to operate from its Tyrolean base, developing and marketing gloves and accessories for a wide range of outdoor activities, from skiing and mountaineering to cycling and general outdoor use.

• 2019

  Became ClimatePartner-certified and set voluntary sustainability standards based on UN SDGs.

• 1999

  Launched first heated gloves as a pioneer in the heated glove segment.

• 1969

  Company founded in Tyrol, Austria.

High-quality, innovative sports and outdoor gloves made in Tyrol, Austria, with a focus on alpine sports and sustainability.

• MERINO LINER TOUCH

  Fine merino wool liner gloves with touchscreen-compatible fingertips, suitable as liners or solo year-round.

• SHREDDER

  Robust bike glove for enduro and downhill use.

• MTB PRO

  Comfortable mountain bike glove.

• DEPART

  Breathable bike glove.

• RACE PRO

  Ultralight bike glove for road cycling.

• Bachgold Selfpress Wasserfilter

  World's first self-press hollow-fibre water filter, removes 99.99% of bacteria and protozoa, 500 ml capacity, 1500 L filter capacity.

1. 1ZANIER Gloves, hochwertige Handschuhe für Outdoor-, Alpin- & Bergsport – Zanierzanier.com
2. 2ZANIER Gloves: Der Handschuhspezialist aus Tirol, seit 1969. – Zanierzanier.com
3. 3MERINO LINER TOUCH – Zanierzanier.com
4. 4Bachgold Selfpress Wasserfilter – Zanierzanier.com
5. 5Zanier-Sport Gesellschaft m.b.H. – Wikidatawikidata.org