About us
Who we are?
We are a Czech family-owned company Holík International, which for more than 30 years has specialized in the production and development of premium gloves, footwear and now also firefighting suits. Our products are designed to meet the highest standards and requirements of rescuers, firefighters, police and military around the world.
With our recent acquisition of the Austrian company seamTEX® GmbH, a renowned manufacturer of firefighting suits, we have expanded our product portfolio. This acquisition enables us to offer comprehensive protection to rescue and firefighting professionals - from gloves to footwear to suits.
We pride ourselves on combining traditional and proven practices with modern technology, allowing us to continuously innovate and improve the quality of our products. Our manufacturing processes meet strict European standards, and all production takes place in our own workshops with attention to detail and multi-level quality control.
With partner networks in nearly 80 countries worldwide, our products have become synonymous with reliability and safety in firefighting, rescue, police and military environments. We work with leading rescue and fire brigades in the USA, Germany, Austria, South America, and Holík tactical gloves are used by armies and police forces in the UK, France and Singapore.
We operate in
Firefighting / Rescue & Forest Fires
Firefighting gloves are an essential element for Holík International in building its own brand internationally.
With the recent acquisition of the Austrian company seamTEX® GmbH, a renowned manufacturer of firefighter suits, we have expanded our portfolio to include firefighter coats, which will complement our range of gloves and footwear.
The gloves are available in 3 product lines: all-textile, all-leather and combination; in long, knit and Compact cuff versions. The focus is on protecting the wearer in extreme conditions. Rescue gloves are designed for use by firefighters and rescue workers in technical response.
Rescue footwear for firefighters is an integral part of Holík's firefighting programme. They are made of cowhide leather with hydrophobic treatment, offered in a version with 3-layer or 4-layer lining, in a version with or without Sympatex® membrane.
Defence / Police / Military
Holík International gloves meet the current needs of 21st century military and police defence forces and are fully compatible with NATO equipment.
Special fabrics, functional materials and treated natural leather are used in the production of these gloves. We supply these products to the armies of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, France and Germany.
The gloves are developed and tested based on the individual requirements of each military and police force. The emphasis is on maximum protection of the wearer in extreme conditions.
Firefighter Clothing seamTEX®
Founded in 2012 in Steyr, Upper Austria, seamTEX® GmbH specializes in the production of protective and operational clothing for fire brigades. The company employs a team of experts with extensive experience in the development, production, and sales of firefighting clothing.
The fabrics used, some of which were developed exclusively for seamTEX®, have gained international recognition among professionals. The company adheres to the motto "Wear individual," producing protective clothing precisely according to customer requirements, always considering the latest European standards.
In the summer of 2024, seamTEX® became part of Holík International, expanding the company's product portfolio. In addition to Holík International's gloves and boots, seamTEX's protective suits have now been added, enabling comprehensive protection for firefighters and rescuers.
Corporate Culture
Our company develops, manufactures and sells products that serve primarily to protect the health of their users in hazardous conditions. Therefore, quality is the main pillar of our company. This is reflected not only in the product processing itself, but also in the company culture. Our employees are professionals and are considered important members of our team. It is thanks to good relations, fair treatment and mutual tolerance that we respect each other and pull together. You can find more about our principles in the document in the download section.
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Awards
Our work brings not only satisfied customers, but also awards in various fields and categories. Among the most important are:
Red Dot Award 2018, Category Product Design - we got this award with our unique product SensPro®.
Winner of Smart&Fire 2016 – as part of the team of the Regional Innovation Centre of Electrical Engineering (RICE) of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, we won the international award in Brussels.
Company of the Year 2013 in Zlín Region - in the national shortlist we took the beautiful 2nd place.
