Wheelchair racing demands exceptional performance from athletes due to the high friction generated by constant hand-wheel contact. Traditional gloves often fail to meet the standards required by ...

She also saw the space where elite racer Arielle Rausin, who founded Ingenium Manufacturing, 3D-prints stiff, custom-fit racing gloves that wheelchair racers use to power themselves to victory.

Soft gloves from Harness Designs, a popular brand, cost $190. Custom-molded gloves are even more expensive if an athlete or coach can't make them on their own, Rausin said.

Wheelchair racing demands high performance from athletes due to the high friction generated by constant hand-wheel contact. Traditional gloves often fail to meet the standards required by athletes ...