Premium British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing today announces a new partnership with iPadel as Official and Exclusive Performance Apparel Partner to the UK’s leading padel league operator.
As part of the partnership, Crew Clothing will outfit iPadel staff across both the Winter and Summer Leagues, providing performance-led apparel designed to support the demands of a fast-paced, dynamic sport. iPadel players will also receive exclusive discounts on Crew Clothing pieces, allowing them to train, compete and relax in gear designed for modern, active lifestyles.
Padel is one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports, currently thriving within established tennis clubs and expanding rapidly through dedicated indoor and canopied padel centres nationwide. With over 400,000 active players in the UK in 2024, and 8.2 million Brits expressing interest in trying the sport, padel is quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon, attracting a diverse and engaged audience as it moves firmly into the mainstream.
Founded with a mission to grow and develop padel across the UK, iPadel has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, accessible leagues that appeal to both seasoned players and newcomers to the sport.
Crew Sport, launched in 2025, is Crew Clothing’s first holistic performance collection. Designed to support a wide range of sports and fitness activities, the range combines technical fabrics with ergonomic design, seamless construction and breathable, sweat-wicking materials. From high-intensity padel matches to warm-ups and recovery, Crew Sport ensures comfort, style and functionality, and is set to support the growing padel community both on and off court.
Founded in the back of a windsurfing shop in Salcombe in 1993, Crew Clothing has long championed British sport, combining performance, quality and timeless design.
Jon Baker, sponsorship projects manager at Crew Clothing, commented: “Padel is one of the most exciting growth sports in the UK right now, and iPadel is playing a key role in shaping its future. Becoming Official Performance Apparel Partner is a natural fit for Crew, allowing us to support players and staff with Crew Sport – technical, performance-led clothing that reflects our British sporting heritage and our ongoing commitment to supporting sport at every level.”
Ian Colligon, founder and director at iPadel, said: “We’re so proud to partner with Crew Clothing as our Official Performance Apparel Partner. They are a brand with real heritage in British sport and with a clear momentum behind them, and we’re delighted to have them on board. As padel continues to expand rapidly across the UK, it’s exciting to work with a brand that combines performance, quality and style, and that shares our ambition for the future of the sport.”
Crew Clothing has long championed British sport through sponsorships with the England Red Roses, Henley Royal Regatta, the Lawn Tennis Association and Exeter Chiefs. The partnership with iPadel reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to British sporting culture and its evolution into performance-led lifestyle apparel.
