OddBalls

For other uses, see Oddballs (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with Oddbods.

OddBalls Apparel Limited

Trade name	OddBalls
Company type	Private
Industry	Clothing
Founded	September 2014;11 years ago (2014-09)
Founders	Steve Harper Richard Metcalfe Paul Varley
Headquarters	Unit L3 Intersect 19, Third Ave, North Shields , United Kingdom
Number of locations	1 (warehouse, office & production facility)
Key people	Steve Harper Richard Metcalfe Paul Varley
Products	Underwear and apparel with funky designs
Brands	Core-37 (sister company - bespoke teamwear)
Number of employees	50 (estimated) (2024)
Website	https://www.myoddballs.com

Oddballs Apparel Limited is a British underwear and apparel brand, known for producing underwear with colourful designs.

History

Oddballs was founded in September 2014 by footballer Steve Harper, rugby player Richard Metcalfe, and former Newcastle Falcons CEO Paul Varley, inspired by Harper's friend Jonás Gutiérrez,^{[ citation needed ]} who was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Beginning in 2015, OddBalls built a partnership with Premiership Rugby, and collaborated with Welsh Rugby Union, England Rugby League, and English Rugby Union. In September 2020, the brand relocated to a larger warehouse in North Shields.^{[ citation needed ]}

Products

OddBalls has over 600 underwear designs. ^[1] Some products include bamboo fabric. ^[2] It also sells socks, pyjamas, sportswear, and swimwear, ^{[3] [4] [5]} and custom products such as hats and umbrellas. ^[6]

Charitable partnerships

The company says it is working with, or has worked with, charities such as Movember, Prostate UK, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, and Alzheimer’s Research UK. ^[7] The OddBalls Foundation was established to lead all the brand's charitable efforts. ^[8]

A 'Check Yourself' guide for men to check themselves for testicular cancer, on the back of an underwear package.

The company has partnered with sporting bodies and teams such as the British & Irish Lions, England Rugby, Welsh Rugby Union, England football, England cricket team, and the Welsh FA. ^[9] They also work with organisations such as ACDC, Superman and The Who as well as collaborations with charities like My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and Alzheimer's Research UK. ^[10]

References

1. "Shop by Design". OddBalls. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
2. "What Is Bamboo Underwear? Benefits, Fabric Facts & Care Tips". OddBalls. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
3. "Socks". OddBalls. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
4. "Pyjamas". OddBalls. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
5. "Men's Gym Tops". OddBalls. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
6. "Custom Products". OddBalls. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
7. "Shop by Design". OddBalls. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
8. "Raising Awareness of Testicular Cancer". oddballsfoundation. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
9. "About Us". OddBalls. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
10. "Shop by Design". OddBalls. Retrieved 2025-08-20.