While athletes carve through fresh powder at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Chinese manufacturers are scoring gold medals in global commerce. From alpine ski poles to thermal gloves, ‘Made in China’ winter sports gear is becoming the MVP of this year’s Games – and beyond.
Glove Town Goes Global
In Jiaxiang County (Shandong Province), factories are defying seasonal norms. ‘We usually slow down in winter,’ says a local producer, ‘but this year? We’re shipping 80 million pairs of ski gloves worldwide!’ With 60+ countries snapping up their products, this industrial hub now supplies 80% of China’s glove exports.
Pole Position in Production
Over in Zhejiang’s Ninghai County, workers are crafting 70% of China’s exported ski poles. Innovation is sliding into high gear – think foldable designs for travel-hungry Gen Z skiers and ultra-light models for pros. Their secret? A hyper-local supply chain that turns prototypes into products in just 5-7 days ⚡.
From Factories to Slopes
Customs data reveals the spike:
📈 Double-digit growth in ice skate exports to Eastern Europe
🔥 10% order increase this season alone
🌐 Orders from Canada to Italy flooding in since August 2025
Economist She Weizhen notes: ‘China’s agile production – like smartphone tech meets winter sports – lets us dominate both mass markets and niche trends.’ As social media floods with Olympic highlights, Chinese gear is quietly becoming the backbone of global winter sports culture ❄️.
