Champion

Champion is an American manufacturer of clothing, specializing in sportswear. Founded in 1919 as the Knickerbocker Knitting Company, it is famously credited with inventing the hooded sweatshirt (hoodie) and the reverse-weave fabric. After decades of supplying athletic uniforms for American colleges and professional teams, the brand saw a massive resurgence as a streetwear staple. It produces a wide range of athletic apparel, casual footwear, and accessories that honor its heritage as a pioneer of American sport.