Chen said the quality can also be reflective of the level of commitment of the fan. “In general, the quality expectations for these products are going to be very high as fans and players want to be proud of any apparel that represents their team,” he pointed out. This does not necessarily mean all fan apparel must be of consistently high quality. When it comes to high school or college promotions, areas where the biggest apparel providers may not focus attention, there will be more latitude for the garments. “In reality, there is a wide range of quality among team products in the marketplace,” Chen commented. Dudley also noted the disparity. “You’ll see more high-end jackets and jerseys,” he said, including replica players’ jerseys at professional events.
- Companies:
- Ouray Sportswear
- Tonix
- People:
- Craig Dudley
- Michael Chen