The MLB is one of the rare leagues that does not have its uniforms dominated by one of the sports apparel giants of today’s world. Although, to call Majestic Athletic a small company would be a complete misconception, given that their initial agreement with the MLB in 2005 was valued at $500 million.
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After signing a contract agreement less than a year ago, Majestic will be modernizing the uniforms of one of America’s oldest games.
Calling it the “Flex Base” uniform system, Majestic has four key areas that they are improving for this upcoming MLB season.
The most significant improvement is that Majestic are using twill technology in the process of weaving their fabric. By doing this, the uniforms are 10 to 20 percent lighter. This type of technology is actually used in creating many firefighting uniforms.
Introducing #FlexBase, the official on field uniform of Major League Baseball. pic.twitter.com/OYZdkkjO9h
— Majestic Athletic (@MajesticOnField) January 28, 2016
Now, Majestic is introducing two new, patented systems into their uniforms. On each side of the uniform there are “Air Belt” panels, essentially a lightweight mesh material that works towards climate control and ventilation.
Majestic also updated the actual material, dubbed “Cool Base,” which is more moisture-wicking than the prior material. Both of these patented technologies will surely be greeted favorably by players, who will now have to suffer a little bit less through the dog days of summer in July and August.
Finally, Majestic added some silicone motion grippers in waistbands of these uniforms, so that players won’t have to worry about their jerseys bunching anymore.
According to Jim Pisani, the Majestic President, the company went through around two years of testing all varieties of baseball positions in order to craft the Flex Base. It is a much needed move from Majestic, as they supply uniforms to America’s biggest summer sport.