Champion Athletic Wear

Champion Athletic Wear is a manufacturer of sportswear and a subsidiary of HanesBrands Inc. It is the the second largest brand on the market, second only to Hanes itself.

The History Of Champion Athletic Wear

Champion Athletic Wear has been supplying champions with sports apparel for over 80 years. Champion Athletic Wear earned its place in history being the first company to create the sports bra as well as other popular products such as reversible T-shirts, breathable mesh clothing and rugby jerseys. Other firsts pioneered by Champion Athletic Wear include hooded sweatshirts for sidelined football teams, smooth nylon shell jackets and all athletic apparel made from Polyester, as Champion discovered this material allowed for better moisture control, higher performance and greater durability.

The Edge Of Champion Athletic Apparel

Champion Athletics has been popular in hip hob and urban culture since the early 1990's thanks to some pioneering rappers who wore champion hoodies. Some rappers have even started referencing the iconic Champion hoodies in music videos, surely bringing the company to further popularity. Champion Athletics has also created uniforms for National Basketball Association teams and sportswear for major colleges in the country. Other notable achievements by Champion include sponsoring the NBA for much of the 90's and allowing controversial Australian rugby player Willie Mason to endorse sportsbras. Speaking of which, the innovator of sports bras remains active in social causes, promoting breast cancer awareness.

Champion Athletic Clothing

When you do the match of Champion + athletic + wear you get an easy solution: Champion is one of the best in the industry – in fact the second best only to Hanes, making it the premiere athletic wear for women's needs. Champion offers many selections for women including T-shirts, jackets, every day bras and sports bras. Sports bras include selections for Maximum work outs, intense work outs, moderate work outs, and special sizes for plus size women. The company website offers a Sports Bra Selector feature that lets users choose a bra based on criteria of size, work out intensity and special features such as underwire, racer, T-back or traditional. The best bra for you is instantly recommended and you can buy it straight from the website. Champion also includes shorts pants and practice wear for men.

Champion Athletic Wear has been a stable in the athletic apparel industry for an entire lifetime. The company continues to be the leader in female athletic gear and one of the most innovative companies in sportswear technology.