HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
During this time, Marzo Glove had been a successful manufacturer, supplying hydro and welding industry workers with gloves and apparel. As the needle trade industry began to favour offshore pricing and importing brands, the local handcrafted products with a higher price became less desirable. Local tanneries and manufacturers began closing their doors.
In 1996, Marzo Glove restructured and changed their name to Hides in Hand. With the introduction of Moose, Deer and Buffalo leathers, Hides in Hand began to design fashionable handwear and focus less on industrial/protective wear. Shortly after, we were approached by a moccasin company from Northern Ontario. They were retiring their business and were interested in our company to continue on. They had learned of our shop, our leathers and our strong attitude towards everything being handmade on the premises.
We were proud to be the new chosen ones to continue on with the beautiful craft of moccasin making. It was a strong learning experience that came naturally to us. After all, working with these leathers was already something that we were accustomed to. Being that these leathers were from local hunters, we found it a perfect fit as we wanted to continue to create and add to our line of superior leather craftsmanship. This addition to our line quickly became a favorite with our customers, and we felt proud to continue the leather craftsmanship that was so historic and relevant to this area.
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