Outerstuff sports apparel

Outerstuff was founded in 1983 in New York and has since become one of the world's leading designers and marketers of licensed youth sports apparel. The company holds exclusive licenses for youth and team apparel from major sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and Major League Soccer, as well as several Olympic committees and colleges.

While the brand is rooted in American sports culture, its manufacturing footprint is global. Production primarily takes place in countries with extensive textile expertise such as Vietnam, Egypt, and El Salvador. This allows the brand to maintain a balance of specialized craftsmanship and wide-scale distribution to outfit young fans worldwide.

The company originally began as a children's outerwear manufacturer but quickly transitioned into the sports licensing industry. Today, it remains under the strategic leadership of its original founders and private equity partners, maintaining its headquarters in New York City and continuing its dominance in the youth licensed apparel market heading into 2026.