Uhlsport sports equipment

Founded in 1948 in Balingen, Germany, by Karl Uhl, Uhlsport began as a specialist manufacturer of leather studs for football boots. Over several decades, the company expanded its expertise into a full range of football gear, eventually becoming a global authority in goalkeeping technology. The brand is world-renowned for its innovative goalkeeper gloves, which are used by professional athletes across major international leagues.

Today, Uhlsport remains deeply rooted in German engineering and sports science, with its research, design, and strategic development still managed from its headquarters in Balingen. While the brand maintains its German identity, its manufacturing operations are distributed across multiple countries in Europe and Asia to meet global demand.

In 1998, the company transitioned from the founding Uhl family to the Daiss family, who continue to own and manage the business as an independent, medium-sized enterprise. The Uhlsport Group operates a multi-brand strategy, including the handball brand Kempa and distribution rights for other specialized sports equipment, solidifying its position as a key player in the professional team sports market.