Majestic Athletic

Majestic Athletic is an American company that designs, markets and manufactures performance athletic apparel, team uniforms, outerwear and licensed athletic wear. The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with manufacturing facilities in Easton, Pennsylvania. Majestic is the official on-field uniform of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Majestic also manufactures sports apparel under license of other American professional leagues, such as NFL, NHL, NBA, and some association football teams as well.

History

Majestic Athletic was founded in 1976 by Faust Capobianco III. Prior to that time, the Capobianco family operated Maria Rose Fashions.As fashion apparel production shifted from the Lehigh Valley to the South, the company shifted focus to the athletic teamwear business.

Majestic invented the batting practice jersey, a lighter-weight pullover jersey designed for use in the heat of day. In 1982, Majestic batting practice jersey made its debut with MLB. Two years later the company signed its first National Licensing Agreement with the MLB.