Spandex, Lycra, or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is a polyether-polyurea copolymer that was invented in 1958 by chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont.
Everlast is an American brand of sports equipment, focused on boxing, mixed martial arts and physical fitness, which markets its products worldwide. The company was founded in The Bronx and is currently based in Manhattan. In 2007, Everlast was acquired by the British retailing group Frasers Group.
Mambo Graphics is an Australian company designer of clothing. The company produces and commercialises surfing wetsuits, and casual wear clothing. Mambo was launched in 1984 by musician Dare Jennings and business partner, Andrew Rich in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. On 6 January 2015, Mambo was acquired by American company Saban Brands. In July 2019 Mambo was brought back to Australian ownership when it was acquired by Caprice Australia.
Asics is a Japanese multinational corporation that produces sportswear. The name is an acronym for the Latin phrase anima sana in corpore sano. Asics is best known for its sneakers, but also produces other footwear such as sandals, as well as clothing and accessories. It is headquartered in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
BLK is an Australian sporting goods manufacturing company which was established in 1999 in the city of Gold Coast in Queensland.
Lululemon athletica inc., commonly known as lululemon, is a Canadian multinational athletic apparel retailer headquartered in British Columbia and incorporated in Delaware, United States. It was founded in 1998 as a retailer of yoga pants and other yoga wear, and has expanded to also sell athletic wear, lifestyle apparel, accessories, and personal care products. The company has 711 stores internationally and sells online.
Pacific Brands Underwear Group, known under its core brand Bonds, was an Australian manufacturer and is now a subsidiary of Hanesbrands. It is an importer of men's, women's and children's underwear and clothing. The head office is located at 115 Cotham Rd in Kew, Melbourne. They sell a range of clothing including underwear and sleepwear.
Kookaburra is an Australian sports equipment and apparel company based in Melbourne, Australia. The company was founded in 1890 and specializes in manufacturing various equipment used for Australian rules football, cricket, and field hockey. The company is named after the Australian bird Kookaburra. The company manufactures the white ball used in all One-day international matches and the red ball used in Test cricket in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe.
Steeden Sports is an Australian sports equipment manufacturing company, mainly focused on rugby league. The company is mostly known for its rugby league footballs. Steeden was established in Queensland in 1958, when twins Eric and Raymond Steeden opened a factory in Brisbane, Australia, producing leather cricket balls, rugby league balls and boxing bags. The company moved to New South Wales in the 1960s, and was acquired by British sporting goods corporation Grays International in 1995.
Reebok International Limited is an American fitness footwear and clothing brand that is a part of Authentic Brands Group. It was established in England in 1958 as a companion company to J.W. Foster and Sons, a sporting goods company which had been founded in 1895 in Bolton, Lancashire. From 1958 until 1986, the brand featured the flag of the United Kingdom in its logo to signify the origins of the company. It was bought by German sporting goods company Adidas in 2005, then sold to the United States-based Authentic Brands Group in 2021. The company's global headquarters are located in Boston, Massachusetts, in the Seaport District.
ISC is an Australian clothing manufacturer. The company was founded in the Sydney suburb of Rosebery in 1991. ISC mainly manufactures team uniforms for several sports, including Australian football, rugby league, rugby union, association football, cricket, basketball, netball as well as schoolwear. ISC also produces licensed casual wear clothing such as polo shirts, hoodies, jackets, and caps.
Ocean & Earth is a privately owned company based in Sussex Inlet, New South Wales, Australia. The company sells swimwear and sportswear, as well as surfing products and surfboards.
Boxa is an Australian boxing, mixed martial arts and clothing brand that was founded in Sydney, Australia in 2001. World boxing champion and former professional rugby league footballer Anthony Mundine started the brand as a boxing gloves and helmets company, but it eventually branched out into clothing as well and a Boxa Bar cafe in Hurstville.
XBlades is an Australian sports equipment manufacturing company engaged in the design, development and selling of products primarily related to footwear and clothing. The company was established in 1989 to make shoes for athletes who played rugby union and Australian rules football.
Tapout Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures sports clothing, casual apparel, and accessories headquartered in Grand Terrace, California. It was the largest distributor of MMA merchandise in the world by 2007, and became one of the dominant brands in activewear and fitness culture.
Sting Sports is an Australian sports equipment company focused on boxing and mixed martial arts. The company was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2003 by Amir Anis. Sting Sports was selected as the official AIBA boxing glove and official supplier for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Classic Sportswear, also simply known as Classic, is an Australian sports clothing manufacturer. The company was founded in Sydney in 1934, making them one of the oldest family owned sports clothing companies in Australia. Classic Sportswear manufactures clothing for Australian rules football, basketball, cricket, rugby league, rugby union and soccer.
Fairtex is a Thailand muay thai, boxing, mixed martial arts and clothing brand that was founded by Bunjong Busarakamwongse in Bangkok, Thailand in 1958. Fairtex won the Best MMA gloves Award at World MMA Awards in 2008. Fairtex is gloves partner of ONE Championship events since 2010 to present.
Ryderwear is an Australian fitness apparel and accessories brand, manufacturer and retailer headquartered in South Australia. Ryderwear tied up with the professional weightlifter Big Ramy.
