Crew Clothing has signed on as the official and exclusive performance apparel partner for iPadel, the UK's leading padel league operator. The partnership will outfit iPadel staff in Crew Sport gear for both winter and summer leagues, while offering exclusive discounts to players. This move supports the rapid growth of padel in Britain, which now boasts over 400,000 active players.
Padel has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sports in the UK, with more than 400,000 active players as of 2024 and an additional 8.2 million people expressing interest in trying it. The sport, which combines elements of tennis and squash, is expanding through tennis clubs and new dedicated indoor and outdoor facilities nationwide. iPadel, founded to promote and develop padel across the country, organizes accessible leagues suitable for beginners and experienced players alike.
In a partnership announced on February 18, 2026, British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has become the official performance apparel partner for iPadel. Crew Clothing will provide performance-led gear from its Crew Sport collection, launched in 2025, to outfit iPadel staff during winter and summer leagues. This collection features technical fabrics, ergonomic designs, and breathable materials designed for high-intensity activities like padel, which involves quick movements and extended rallies.
Players participating in iPadel leagues will benefit from exclusive discounts on Crew Clothing items, allowing them to access sport-ready apparel for training, matches, and casual wear. Crew Clothing, established in 1993 in Salcombe from a windsurfing shop background, has a history of supporting British sports, including partnerships with the England Red Roses rugby team, Henley Royal Regatta, the Lawn Tennis Association, and Exeter Chiefs.
Jon Baker, Sponsorship Projects Manager at Crew Clothing, stated: “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 an 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 of iPadel, added: “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.”
This collaboration aligns with padel's role as a social and active pursuit, blending performance needs with everyday style in the UK's evolving sports landscape.
