Twins Special Switzerland: Muay Thai Gear Guide

Twins Special is a Thai Muay Thai brand founded in 1992, known for boxing gloves, shorts and protective gear used in both training and competition. CombatCorner is the official Swiss distributor of Twins Special and offers a selection of gloves, shorts and protective equipment from the brand, shipped throughout Switzerland.

Who is Twins Special?

Twins Special was founded in 1992 in Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, by Narong Wongprasertkan. What began as a small workshop grew into a factory employing more than 500 people, producing several thousand pairs of gloves every month. Twins Special holds official licensing from four major boxing organisations: the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO, reflecting its recognition within the boxing and combat sports world.

Historically, the brand has stood out for its wide range of colours and patterns, appealing to a broad audience: regular trainees, competitors, and also women and children taking up Muay Thai. This visual identity remains one of Twins Special's most recognisable signatures in Muay Thai gyms worldwide.

The Twins Special range available at CombatCorner

As the official Swiss distributor of Twins Special, CombatCorner offers several categories of the brand's equipment.

Twins Special boxing gloves

Twins Special gloves are used for bag and pad work as well as sparring, depending on the model and padding. As with any pair of gloves, the right oz weight depends on the type of training and the practitioner's build.

Twins Special Muay Thai shorts

Twins Special shorts follow the traditional Thai cut: a loose leg design for kicks and freedom of movement, a wide elastic waistband, and careful finishing. They suit both training and competition.

Twins Special protective gear

The brand also offers protective equipment useful for sparring and supervised training: shin guards, headgear, mouthguards, hand wraps and inner gloves, as well as knee, elbow and ankle guards. This equipment completes a full Muay Thai kit alongside gloves and shorts.

Apparel and accessories

Beyond fight gear, Twins Special also offers training apparel and accessories designed for everyday Muay Thai practice.

Twins Special versus RDX and Fairtex: how do they differ?

The right brand mostly depends on intended use. Twins Special stands out for its traditional Thai roots and strong historical presence in Muay Thai gyms in Thailand. RDX, for which CombatCorner is the exclusive Swiss distributor, covers a very wide range of combat sports disciplines (boxing, MMA, fitness) with strong value for money. Fairtex, another Thai brand available at CombatCorner, sits in the premium technical segment, particularly valued for intensive Muay Thai training.

How to choose Twins Special equipment based on your training level

For someone starting Muay Thai with a regular weekly training routine, a pair of gloves offering good wrist support and comfortable shorts with enough freedom of movement is usually enough to get started. As sparring is gradually introduced, it becomes worth completing the kit with shin guards and, depending on the gym's rules, headgear and a mouthguard. For competition, equipment must meet the specific requirements of the relevant organisation or federation.

Why buy Twins Special from CombatCorner in Switzerland

CombatCorner is the official Swiss distributor of Twins Special. This means direct access to the brand from Switzerland, a website available in French, German, English and Italian, and specialist combat sports expertise rather than a generic offering. CombatCorner also advises on glove sizing and how the brand complements the rest of the catalogue, including RDX, Fairtex, Phantom Athletics and Venum.

Frequently asked questions

Is Twins Special officially available in Switzerland?

Yes. CombatCorner is the official Swiss distributor of Twins Special and offers a selection of gloves, shorts and protective equipment from the brand.

Is Twins Special a recognised Muay Thai brand?

Twins Special is a Thai brand founded in 1992, widely present in Muay Thai gyms in Thailand and internationally. It holds official licensing from the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO.

What is the difference between Twins Special and Fairtex?

Both brands originate from Thailand and are recognised in Muay Thai. Twins Special emphasises its traditional heritage and a wide range of colours, while Fairtex positions itself more in the premium technical segment for intensive training. The choice depends on personal preference and training level.

What Twins Special equipment is needed to start Muay Thai?

To get started, a pair of gloves suited to bag and pad work along with comfortable shorts is usually enough. Additional protective gear such as shin guards, headgear and a mouthguard becomes necessary once sparring is part of training.

Does CombatCorner ship Twins Special within Switzerland?

Twins Special products ordered from CombatCorner, the official Swiss distributor, are shipped throughout Switzerland like the rest of the CombatCorner catalogue.