Twins Special
ActiveOverview
Twins Special is a Thai manufacturer of sports equipment specializing in Muay Thai, boxing, and fitness gear, marketing products globally. It produces boxing gloves, trunks, and related items in various colors and patterns to appeal to diverse users including children and women. The company holds licenses to supply gloves for major boxing organizations: WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO.
History
Founded in 1992 in a small shophouse in Thailand, Twins Special expanded to a standard factory. It grew to employ over 500 workers and now produces more than 10,000 boxing gloves monthly for export. The brand faced trademark litigation with a U.S. entity, Twins Special LLC, prompting the launch of a new brand, Triwist, produced at the same facility.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing Gloves | Competition and training gloves | $50 - $150 |
| Muay Thai Trunks | Shorts with colorful patterns | $40 - $80 |
| Muay Thai Shorts | Traditional fight shorts | $30 - $70 |
| Punching Bags | Heavy bags for training | $100 - $300 |
| Protective Gear | Shin guards and headgear | $40 - $100 |
Manufacturing
Products are handcrafted and painted by artisans at the company's factory in Samut Sakhon, Thailand. Manufacturing is in-house with international certification. The same facility produces items under the new Triwist brand amid ongoing trademark disputes.
Notable Products
- Twins Special Boxing Gloves - Licensed for WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO competitions, available in multiple colors.
- Muay Thai Trunks - Customizable patterns and colors for fighters of all ages and genders.
- King Professional Gloves - Premium line referenced in trademark disputes with U.S. entity.
- Triwist Gear - New brand line matching Twins Special quality standards.
Reputation
Twins Special is recognized among Muay Thai and boxing practitioners for authentic Thai-made gear with vibrant designs and official sanctioning body approvals. Professionals value its durability and competition licensing, though some note quality variations across batches. Enthusiasts appreciate accessibility for beginners, but trademark conflicts with a U.S. company have caused confusion in markets like North America.