The British Glove Association (BGA) was formed in 1998 as a result of a merger of two trade associations, the National Association of Glove Manufacturers and the Glove Guild of Great Britain, to represent every area of the British glove industry as a single voice.

Its main aims are the promotion of all types of gloves including fashion, uniform, sport and leisure, household and safety gloves, and to be the principal representative for the glove trade with government departments, national organisations and related trades. Its promotional activities include the Student Design Awards for fashion, sports and safety gloves.

There are currently about 50 members including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, importers, raw material suppliers, designers, sales agents and even individuals with an interest in gloves and gloving.

Membership is not restricted to UK companies and individuals. Since 2002 European Associate membership has been open to firms having a principal place of business within a member state of the European Union or European Free Trade Association.

The current President is Mr John Spanner TD, CC who was elected at the Association's AGM in May 2006.