Russel Athletic was born on the playing fields of America. Today, Russell Athletic embodies Benjamin Russell’s spirit by working with communities and supporting teams, whether that team be at home, school, or work. Russell Athletic has revolutionized the sportswear industry in America by being the first company to create the sweatshirt and the T-shirt. For over a century now, Russell Athletic has delivered incredible value to their consumers by making quality athletic apparel with technical features and benefits for optimum performance.