Malcolm our resident goalkeeping coach recently had a question and answer session with Kaliaaer’s Greg Moran. Greg is the founder and designer of the stunning Kaliaaer gloves range.

1. What made you start making goalkeeper gloves?

From a very young age I scribbled drawings of goalkeeper gloves and team kits, those scribbles then made it onto goalkeeper gloves (via ink markers) that my parents spent a fortune on, so from a young age it was always my ambition to design.

2. When did you start up Kaliaaer?

The idea for Kaliaaer first came about in 2005 having worked for years in the design industry on behalf of several sport/fashion brands. My idea for the brand was not only to created top quality products using the best materials but fusing them with creative art, in 2007 that “idea” became reality.

3. How many staff do Kaliaaer employ?

Currently Kaliaaer have 40 members of staff, they are curently shared between our Kaliaaer Europe and Kaliaaer Asia team.

4. Can you remember the date for your first ever Kaliaaer glove being released?

Our first Kaliaaer glove was released in April 11th 2007 as a trial model in Japan, The model at that time was named “Kaliaaer – aerFlare”. In 2008 This model was released in Europe and re-named “TouchFeel”, The TouchFeel model went on to become a huge success due to its distinctive look. In 2009 We brought out the “TouchFeel aerFlare” model which was shown on SkySports SoccerAM due to the unique design/colour and the introduction of “TouchFeel Tips” inside the glove.

5. How many professional endorsees do you have on board and who are they?

Currently in the SPL Kaliaaer have Peter Enckelman, Craig Samson wearing Kaliaaer gloves. Kaliaaer’s focus has always been to invest in youth, currently we have 34 youth goalkeepers at clubs across the world ranging from AC Milan to River Plate to RC Lens and FC Barcelona wearing our Kaliaaer goalkeeper gloves.

6. Are you happy with the progress Kaliaaer has made?

We always look at ways to make things better. 2010 saw a few things that where unavoidable that halted our progress somewhat like the floods in Pakistan. These things happen and at times of crisis it’s more important to help. We worked with Unicef on helping people effected by the floods and in October we moved into our new factory so things are moving in a more positive direction.

7. What are your plans for Kaliaaer moving forward?

We have been working hard on making the Kaliaaer brand more established within the footballing market. In 2011/12 we will introduce more products to the market, sports & fashion textiles along with a selection of new glove designs using more varied materials, so keep a look out.

8. How many gloves do you have in the current range?

Currently the Kaliaaer range has 12 models.

9. What style of cut (palm) and what style of latex (palm) do you feel sells best for Kaliaaer?

The XgmPRO glove is by far the best glove we have produced in terms of design, materials, latex and sales. In 2010/11 we have developed 7 new XgmPRO gloves with several different cuts and latex’s to choose from but keeping the same XgmPRO identity and character.

10. Now that there are so many brands making goalkeeper gloves what makes Kaliaaer stand out?

At Kaliaaer we always try to be different and set the bar in terms of design and quality. Goalkeeper gloves need to be made for goalkeepers, not fueled just by our own creativity and fantasy. If you strip away the flamboyant colours and graphics of our gloves what you will see is a well thought out design that fuse function with Art.. Kaliaaer only use the best materials in our gloves, every part playing a key role in the gloves performance.

Kaliaaer designs have always been bold since there first glove release in Japan even with the “touch feel” glove to the stunning new Kaliaaer XgmPRO Eliminator glove and also the Kaliaaer Xgm PRO ACA glove. With Kaliaaer setting a high standerd with the construction and design of there goalkeeper gloves, it cant be long till we see the Kaliaaer brand worn by some of the worlds finest keepers.

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