In 1902, in Alexander City, Alabama, Russell was founded by Benjamin Russell.
In the early 1920s, the company created the world’s first prototype of the sweatshirt,
and in 1938, it developed the world’s first rubber print (the origin of today’s American rubber print).
Using this technology, Russell spread sweatshirts featuring school names and logos across the United States, supplying uniforms to schools, colleges, and their bookstores.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Russell signed supplier contracts with American professional sports leagues such as the NFL and MLB, firmly establishing the brand’s “R” mark (the Eagle R) nationwide.
It is said that “In every American’s home closet, there is a piece of Russell wear, whether consciously or not.”
Russell was started by Benjamin Russell in 1902 in Alexander City, Alabama, USA.
Created the world's first sweatshirt prototype in the early 1920s,
In 1938, we developed the world's first rubber print. (The prototype of the current American rubber print)
The company then used that technology to popularize sweatshirts emblazoned with the school's name and logo on school and college uniforms and in school bookstores across the United States.
In the 1980s and 1990s, the company entered into supplier contracts with American professional sports (NFL, MLB), and established Russell's "R" mark (Eagle R) throughout the United States.
``Americans have Russell clothing in their home closets, even if they don't realize it.''
This is why it is said.
1920. At the suggestion of the RUSSELL founder's son, who was a member of the American high school football team,
Up until then, football shirts had been made from wool, but now they are made from cotton.
This is how the sweatshirt was born, and even after more than 100 years, its original form and design have remained largely unchanged.
Since the birth of the sweatshirt, we have repeatedly thought and improved it.
The PRO COTTON sweatshirt was developed in 1989 for professional athletes.
"PRO COTTON" sweatshirt is RUSSELL's signature fabric,
We use the highest quality cotton material that cannot be imitated by other companies.
Although it has a heavy feel, it combines ease of movement and sturdiness that will not lose its shape.
The ideal sweatshirt for athletes.
Furthermore, the more you wear it for many years, the better it will look.
It is no exaggeration to say that the expression of "PRO COTTON" is the face of RUSSELL.
He is a tough American.
