ZIMA GLOVE CAREBring your trusty gamer back to life with a full professional relace in the lace colors you choose. Mail your glove in from anywhere in the U.S., or drop it off locally in Connecticut — we'll get it back to you game-ready.
Free to inquire. Send pictures of your glove and get a quote — no payment up front.
Give your glove a fresh look or bring your trusty gamer back to life! We'll completely restring your glove to restore its structure, feel, and performance.
Sample colors shown — ask about current lace color availability.
No payment to inquire. Send the form with pictures of your glove and Jared will follow up with your quote. How it works →
Jared is based in Connecticut, but you don't have to be local. Ballplayers from anywhere in the U.S. can mail their gloves in for relacing, repairs, cleaning, conditioning, and break-ins.
Complete our glove care inquiry form. Tell us what your glove needs and include pictures of your glove.
Jared reviews your glove and sends your quote and payment information to the contact info from your inquiry.
Once you accept your quote and pay your deposit, we'll send you the mailing address. Ship your glove whenever you're ready.
As soon as your glove is done, it's shipped right back to you, game-ready.
Questions first? Visit our FAQ or contact us.
Whether your glove needs a quick repair, a complete makeover, or some routine maintenance, Zima Glove Care has you covered. We take pride in providing quality craftsmanship and personalized care to keep your favorite glove in the game.
Give your glove a fresh look or bring your trusty gamer back to life! Choose from a variety of lace colors to customize your glove, or stick with a classic look. We'll completely restring your glove to restore its structure, feel, and performance.
Get Your Glove RelacedThe ultimate glove makeover! Get your glove professionally cleaned, conditioned, and completely relaced in one package. Whether you're restoring an old favorite or refreshing your everyday gamer, The Works will give your glove the care it deserves.
Need a quick fix to get your glove back on the field? From broken laces to minor repairs, we'll get your glove back into playing shape. Quick turnaround times are available depending on repair needs and material availability.
Discuss your repair →A clean glove is a happy glove! We remove built-up dirt and replenish your glove's leather with our homemade Reliefwax to help maintain its softness, flexibility, and longevity.
Inquire →Get your new glove game-ready sooner! We soften, shape, and form your glove's pocket while preserving the integrity of the leather — so you spend less time breaking it in and more time making plays!
Inquire →Reliefwax is our homemade glove conditioner, made with all natural, high-quality ingredients — locally farmed beeswax and therapeutic grade essential oils.
It moisturizes your glove, maintains its durability, and helps prolong the life of your favorite mitt. As an added touch, Reliefwax leaves your glove with a clean, calming scent.
For over a decade, Zima Glove Care has been dedicated to keeping ballplayers' favorite gloves in the game. From breaking in a new glove to complete relacing, we provide the care and services your glove needs throughout its lifetime.
At Zima Glove Care, we believe every glove has a story worth keeping alive. We're here to help make sure yours stays game-ready for years to come.
Complete restrings that restore your glove's structure, feel, and performance — in the colors you choose.
From the first break-in to a full relace years later, we handle every stage of your glove's life.
Our own conditioner moisturizes and protects — and leaves a clean, calming scent.
Based in Connecticut with local drop-off at a mutually convenient location — and mail-in from anywhere in the U.S.
A look at recent relaces, repairs, and restorations.
Zima Glove Care was built on a passion for baseball, softball, and the equipment that players depend on every day. Founded by Jared Zima in 2016, what started as a personal interest in caring for and repairing his own baseball gloves quickly grew into a service helping friends, teammates, and ballplayers throughout Connecticut — and today, players who mail in their gloves from across the country.
After years of learning the craft, Jared expanded his services to include glove repairs, full relacing, cleaning, conditioning, and professional break-ins. With a focus on quality workmanship and attention to detail, Zima Glove Care is dedicated to helping players get the most out of their gloves and keeping their favorite gamers on the field for years to come.
Jared Zima turns a personal passion for caring for his own gloves into a service for friends, teammates, and fellow ballplayers.
Repairs, full relacing, cleaning, conditioning, and professional break-ins — all with a focus on quality workmanship.
After learning about the potential benefits of aromatherapy, Jared develops a premium leather conditioner that pairs high-quality leather care with a calming scent.
Local drop-off in Connecticut, and mail-in for ballplayers anywhere in the U.S. The philosophy stays the same: take pride in what you make, pay attention to the details, and always put quality first.
In high school, I struggled with anxiety from time to time. Some days, it was difficult enough to get through class, let alone perform on the baseball field. Eventually, that anxiety began affecting my practices and games, making it harder to stay focused. I knew other athletes were dealing with similar challenges, and I wanted to create something that could bring a little comfort to the game while taking care of the equipment players love.Jared ZimaFounder, Zima Glove Care
Having experienced anxiety himself during his high school baseball career, Jared understood how stress could affect an athlete's confidence, focus, and enjoyment of the game. Reliefwax brings together quality glove care and a calming sensory experience for players of all ages.
Fill out our glove care inquiry form and include pictures of your glove. Jared will review it and send your quote and payment information to the contact info from your inquiry.
No — don't worry about paying right now. Once you submit your inquiry and pictures of your glove, Jared will send you all the payment information.
Yes! We accept gloves from anywhere in the U.S. Once you accept your quote and pay your deposit, we'll send you the mailing address. Ship your glove whenever you're ready, and as soon as it's done, it'll be shipped right back.
Yes. Jared is based in Connecticut, and gloves needing a relace, repair, or treatment can be dropped off at a mutually convenient location. Just mention it in your inquiry.
Absolutely. Choose from a variety of lace colors to customize your glove, or stick with a classic look. Ask about current color availability in your inquiry.
Quick turnaround times are available depending on repair needs and material availability. Contact us to discuss your repair.
Yes! Our product is all natural and has been tested on all types of baseball and softball gloves. Not only will Reliefwax moisturize your leather and prolong its life, but it will also add a pleasant scent to your glove that has been known to calm anxiety and stress.
Yes. Our product uses therapeutic grade essential oils, which are safe on skin. It also uses locally farmed beeswax and other natural oils used for skin care!
We recommend rubbing a rag or towel into the Reliefwax, then applying the conditioner from the cloth to your glove. It's best to apply it to the areas of your glove that are dry. Add more Reliefwax for a stronger scent, or less for a subtle scent.
We recommend using Reliefwax once every two weeks. However, if you'd like a stronger scent during a game or practice, you can apply Reliefwax right before you play!
Still have a question? Contact us or send an inquiry.
Drop it off in Connecticut or mail it in from anywhere in the U.S. A full relace is $125 — or go all in with The Works for $150. Zima Glove Care — keeping your glove in the game since 2016.