Hestra facts for kids

Hestra is a company that makes gloves. It's also known as Martin Magnusson & Co AB. This company is owned by a family and has been making gloves since 1936. Hestra is famous for its gloves used in alpine skiing and freeskiing, which are types of snow sports.

You can find Hestra's main store, called a flagship store, in Stockholm, Sweden.

How Hestra Started and Grew

The Beginning: Making Gloves for Workers (1936)

Hestra was started in 1936 by a person named Martin Magnusson. He began making gloves in a small town called Hestra in Sweden. The very first gloves he made were for lumberjacks, who are people who cut down trees. These gloves needed to be super strong! They were made from tough leather and had special metal pieces called rivets to make them last a long time while working hard in the forest.

Skiing Comes to Hestra (1937)

Just one year after Hestra started, a new sport called slalom skiing became popular in the town. A special ski slope was built on a local mountain called Isaberg. People would travel by train to Hestra just to try out this exciting new sport. This was a big moment for the company, as it connected them to the world of skiing.

New Family Leaders Take Over (1963)

In 1963, Martin Magnusson's children took over the company. This means the second generation of the family started running Hestra, continuing the tradition of making high-quality gloves.

Improving Gloves for Skiers (2017)

Hestra is always working to make its gloves better. In 2017, the company improved its popular Patrol Gloves. These gloves are often used by skiers and snowboarders who need reliable and warm hand protection on the slopes.

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