Monday 25 January 2021

US-based apparel manufacturer United Legwear and Apparel Co. (ULAC) has acquired US sports brand Pro Player from Perry Ellis International Inc. to expand proprietary brand portfolio, the company said.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Over the last few years, under Perry Ellis International's ownership and with major investment from United Legwear and Apparel Co. as master licensee, Pro Player has been reinvigorated with men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories programmes, and highly-visible marketing support via signage in the home fields/arenas of the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and New York Islanders.

ULAC is developing a global licensing programme for Pro Player across all categories in men's, women's and children's sport and lifestyle apparel, accessories and hard goods, such as small exercise and sport equipment.

United Legwear and Apparel Co. designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories to retailers.

Pro Player apparel has been worn by sports fans who associated the brand with officially licensed team gear, particularly jackets, across all big four sports.