Red's Team Sports

What Red's Team Sports does

Red's Team Sports is a veteran-owned custom apparel decorator and sports equipment provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The company operates a single physical location at 4542 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, with stated working hours Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM and Saturday by appointment. Its core capability is in-house custom decoration across multiple modalities: screen printing using a 14-color M&R Cobra press, embroidery via premium SWF machines with in-house digitizing and magnetic hoops, sublimation, DTF (direct-to-film) printing, and digital printing using Roland Print & Cut technology. The company also provides in-house graphic art and design services to support these production lines.

The business serves four primary customer segments: K-12 schools, sports teams and leagues, local businesses, and individual consumers in the Tampa Bay region with stated distribution reach into the broader Southeast US. Named customers include at least 12 Hillsborough County high schools (Bloomingdale, Brandon, Durant, East Bay, Freedom, Gaither, Lennard, Newsome, Plant, Robinson, Spoto, Steinbrenner) for spiritwear and school branding. The company also operates an authorized Gatorade hydration package program for high school athletics and an ASI-approved promotional products distribution channel. Revenue streams include one-time custom apparel sales, transaction-fee online store management with built-in fundraising components for schools and organizations, contract printing and embroidery services for promotional product resellers, and sports equipment / hydration distribution.

The company has expanded its addressable offerings through two sister companies: BHive Awards (trophies, plaques, medals, engraving) and MVP Signs (custom signage, wall art, banners, and sports fundraising art), both located at the same Tampa address. Strategic partnerships include uniform suppliers Augusta Sportswear, Champro, and Alleson Athletic (with online uniform builder tools), Gatorade (channel reseller), Pacific Headwear, and ASI. GTM is a hybrid direct-to-consumer e-commerce plus sales-led model with quote request functionality, custom online stores for organizations, Calendly-based school inquiry scheduling, and a contract services channel for promotional products resellers. Pricing is predominantly per-unit pay-as-you-go for consumer apparel ($4.99 t-shirts to $169.99 zip-up jackets) with quote-based pricing for custom work and contract pricing reserved for promotional products industry members.

Name

Red's Team Sports

Legal name

Red's Team Sports

Website

https://redsteamsports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Red's Team Sports is a veteran-owned Tampa-based custom apparel decorator and sports equipment provider offering screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, and DTF printing to K-12 schools, sports teams, local businesses, and consumers, with sister companies MVP Signs and BHive Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Apparel Decoration Services

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423910)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Team & School Athletic Uniforms Retail (CRAMACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail (CRAMABAE), Team Sports & On-Field Performance Apparel (CRAAAEAE), Fan Apparel & Wearables Retail (Licensed) (CRAMAOAE), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Custom apparel decoration
• Screen printing services
• Embroidery services
• Team uniform manufacturing
• Promotional products distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Apparel Sales: Sale of custom-decorated apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, polos, jackets, hats, and accessories with screen printing, embroidery, or sublimation
2. Online Store Management: Custom online stores built for schools, teams, and organizations with built-in fundraising component. Organization earns portion of each sale
3. Contract Printing & Embroidery: Contract printing and embroidery services for promotional products industry members and approved resellers. Competitive contract pricing for production services
4. Sports Equipment & Hydration: Sale of sports equipment, team gear, and Gatorade hydration packages for high schools

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Red's Team Sports is a veteran-owned custom apparel decoration and team outfitter serving the Tampa Bay region for over 35 years. The company produces custom-decorated apparel and uniforms for schools, sports teams, and businesses through in-house screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, DTF, and digital printing services, complemented by sports equipment, Gatorade hydration packages, and managed online stores with built-in fundraising components. Sister companies BHive Awards and MVP Signs extend the offering to trophies/engraving and custom signage/wall art, respectively.

Product overview

Red's Team Sports is a veteran-owned custom apparel and sports equipment company serving Tampa Bay for over 35 years. The company operates as a full-service provider of custom decoration services (screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, DTF printing, and digital printing) combined with a comprehensive product portfolio. Their core offerings include: custom team uniforms and school uniforms through uniform builder tools (Augusta, Champro, Alleson Athletic); branded apparel and spiritwear; headwear and outerwear; promotional products; and sports equipment for baseball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and softball. The company extends its services through two sister companies: BHive Awards (trophies, awards, medals, and engraving) and MVP Signs (signage, wall art, and fundraising products). Key service offerings include managed online stores for fundraising, contract printing/embroidery for resellers, art services, and Gatorade high school hydration packages. The company is built on in-house production capabilities with M&R and SWF equipment, serving schools, sports teams, businesses, and organizations across the Tampa Bay area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Screen Printing Services
• Custom Embroidery Services State-of-the-art embroidery services using SWF embroidery machines with in-house design digitization for precise, consistent stitching on apparel, hats, bags, and accessories. Targeted at schools, sports teams, and businesses.
• Custom Sublimation Uniforms Custom sublimated apparel and uniforms providing vivid all-over color with lightweight, durable performance fabrics. Built through online uniform builder tools and offered to schools, leagues, and athletic organizations.
• DTF Printing Services Direct-to-film printing service that creates custom transfers for application on a variety of apparel items, suitable for small runs and detailed designs.
• Digital Printing Services High-quality full-color digital printing using Roland Print & Cut technology for decals, banners, and signage produced in Tampa Bay.
• Custom Team Uniforms Custom team uniforms for schools, leagues, and athletic organizations across baseball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, and lacrosse, configured through partner uniform builder tools.
• School Uniforms Polos, performance tees, and regulated school uniform styles for K-12 institutions with dress code options, supplied to administrators and parents.
• High School Spiritwear Collections Custom school spiritwear and fan merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and accessories for local high schools such as Bloomingdale, Brandon, Durant, and others.
• Managed Online Stores Custom-branded online stores that enable schools, teams, and organizations to sell branded apparel directly, with built-in fundraising options, managed ordering, and direct shipping to customers.
• Contract Printing & Embroidery Services Contract manufacturing of screen printing and embroidery for promotional products industry members and approved resellers, using M&R presses and SWF embroidery equipment. Not available to end users.
• Promotional Products Branded promotional items including koozies, pens, drinkware, bags, and custom swag distributed through an ASI-approved network for client gifts and branding.
• Gatorade High School Hydration Packages Pre-built Gatorade hydration packages for high schools, including Refuel and Restore, Fueling on the Go, and Sideline Essentials SKUs, with free shipping and up to 80% off retail.
• Sports Equipment Sports-specific equipment for baseball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, and lacrosse, including balls, bags, nets, goals, training equipment, and protective gear.
• Fundraising Programs Fundraising programs for teams and schools that combine managed online apparel stores with fundraising components and MVP wall art fundraisers, allowing the organization to retain a portion of each sale.
• Art & Digitizing Services In-house graphic art and digitizing services that create and prepare artwork for screen printing, embroidery, DTF transfers, and digital printing.
• Custom Signage Services Custom signage and environmental graphics, including banners, yard signs, wall art, window vinyl, vehicle magnets, office signage, and event displays, delivered through sister company MVP Signs.
• Awards & Engraving Services Custom trophies, plaques, medals, glass and crystal awards, plus laser and rotary engraving for personalization, delivered through sister company BHive Awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% off retail on Gatorade high school packages
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BHive AwardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSister company providing custom awards, trophies, plaques, medals, and engraving services. Located at same Tampa address, serves as the awards and recognition division of the RTS family.
• MVP SignscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSister company providing custom signage, wall art, banners, and sports fundraising programs. Part of the larger RTS family of businesses for complete branding and celebration needs.
• Augusta SportswearcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for custom sublimated apparel and uniforms. Provides online uniform builder platform for team and school customization.
• ChamprocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for custom sublimated uniforms and apparel. Offers JUICE sublimation program and custom uniform builders for various sports.
• Alleson AthleticminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for custom athletic apparel and uniform options. Available through uniform builder for team customization.
• GatoradecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Gatorade products specifically packaged for high school programs. Offers exclusive high school hydration packages with up to 80% off retail pricing.
• ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRTS is an ASI-approved distributor, providing access to thousands of customizable promotional products for client gifts and branding.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Printful: On-demand custom apparel printing and embroidery platform serving small businesses, teams, and organizations. Comparable to RTS in offering custom decoration across multiple apparel categories, though with a primarily drop-ship fulfillment model.
• Custom Ink: National online custom apparel platform offering screen printing and embroidery for groups, teams, schools, and businesses. Direct competitor to RTS in custom-decorated apparel with overlapping target customers and a quote-based ordering flow.
• Underground Printing: Custom screen printing and embroidery company with multiple production facilities serving schools, teams, and businesses. Comparable to RTS in its custom apparel decoration services and team/school customer focus.
• RushOrderTees: Online custom screen printing and embroidery provider serving schools, teams, and businesses nationwide. Competes head-to-head with RTS on custom decorated apparel with similar decoration services and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model.
• Augusta Sportswear: Manufacturer and decorator of team uniforms, athletic apparel, and spiritwear with custom online uniform builders. Direct comparable to RTS in the team/school apparel and uniform builder offering, and an active supplier partner.
• Champro: Manufacturer and supplier of team uniforms, sports apparel, and equipment with custom sublimation capabilities. Direct comparable to RTS in team uniforms and sublimated apparel, and also an active supplier partner.

Broad incumbents

• 4imprint: Large promotional products distributor offering branded merchandise including apparel, drinkware, and signage. Comparable to RTS on the promotional products and branded apparel side through a national direct-to-business model.
• Vistaprint: Mass-market provider of custom-printed marketing materials, apparel, signage, and promotional products for small businesses. Overlaps with RTS on custom apparel, signage, and promotional products within a much broader portfolio of marketing services.
• AlphaGraphics: National franchise network offering commercial printing, signage, and marketing services including custom apparel and promotional products. Overlaps with RTS on branded apparel, signage (MVP Signs), and promo product offerings as part of a broader services portfolio.

Regional players

• Marco Fine Arts: Custom awards, recognition products, and engraving specialist serving the Tampa Bay and Florida region. Closely comparable to RTS's sister company BHive Awards in product category and regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Redsteamsports
• Instagraminstagram.com/redsteamsports
• TikToktiktok.com/@rts_apparel
• Xx.com/redsteamsports1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reds-team-sports

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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