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› wiki › Craft_of_ScandinaviaCraft of Scandinavia - WikipediaSwedish brand Craft of Scandinavia is a producer of functional sports apparel. The company is based in Borås, an old and traditional textile industry town in the South of Sweden. The initial concept of its founder Anders Bengtsson was to develop underwear that propels moisture away from the skin during … HistoryIn 1973, Swede Anders Bengtsson started developing a base layer material that transports moisture (sweat) away from the skin. Bengtsson tested his designs by weighing his gear … SponsorshipsCraft is the official supplier and sponsor of numerous association football teams, players and associations, including:Associations Track and fieldNational teams• Denmark• Finland• HistoryIn 1973, Swede Anders Bengtsson started developing a base layer material that transports moisture (sweat) away from the skin. Bengtsson tested his designs by weighing his gear after exercise sessions. He used polyester fibers, which only absorb a minimum amount of moisture, and worked them into a weaving construction. The resulting capillary action further promotes moisture expulsion transporting sweat from the skin to the outer surface of the garment where it quickly evaporates. The brand Craft of Sweden was officially founded in … In 1973, Swede Anders Bengtsson started developing a base layer material that transports moisture (sweat) away from the skin. Bengtsson tested his designs by weighing his gear after exercise sessions. He used polyester fibers, which only absorb a minimum amount of moisture, and worked them into a weaving construction. The resulting capillary action further promotes moisture expulsion transporting sweat from the skin to the outer surface of the garment where it quickly evaporates. The brand Craft of Sweden was officially founded in 1977. In addition to technical baselayers, the company soon started producing second layer garments (focused on fleece material) and outerwear. SponsorshipsCraft is the official supplier and sponsor of numerous association football teams, players and associations, including: Associations• 2016 ConIFA World Football CupBasket Craft is the official supplier and sponsor of numerous association football teams, players and associations, including: Associations• 2016 ConIFA World Football CupBasketNational teams• Finland (since August 2023)Club teams• Alliance Sport Alsace• Limoges CSP (2020-)• Södertälie BBK• Uppsala Basket• Luleå BBK (women)• BC Luleå (men)• Östersund Basket (women)• Mark Basket (women)• Sjuhärads Basket (women)• Borås Basket (men)CurlingNational teams• Norway• Switzerland• LithuaniaFootballClub teams• Ordino• Gent• AGF Aarhus• Helsingør• Frem• KÍ Klaksvík• AC Oulu• PS Kemi• Darmstadt 98• Moulier• Almere• VVV-Venlo• Fredrikstad FK• Åsane Fotball• Hammarby• IFK Göteborg• Trelleborgs FF• Varbergs BoIS• AarauGymnasticsNational teams• Sweden (since september 2020)HandballNational teams• Sweden (since July 2019)Club teams• Men • Women Ski• Sweden (since January 2019)• Norway (since 2022-2023 season)• France (since 2022-2023 season)Biathlon• Norway (since 2022-2023 season)• France (since 2022-2023 season)• CanadaSwimmingNational teams• Faroe Islands (since January 2020)• Sweden (since September 2021)• DenmarkVolleyballNational teams• Sweden• DenmarkClub teams• Volley Mulhouse Alsace (Asptt Mulhouse) (Women) (since August 2021 until 2025)• Volleyball (Women) (since August 2021)• DSC Volleyball Damen (Women) (since July 2019) Track and fieldNational teams• Denmark• Finland• Faroe Islands• Sweden National teams• Denmark• Finland• Faroe Islands• Sweden• LuxembourgOther sportsThe Craft athlete team includes several national teams, among them the Swedish National XC-Team, as well as individual athletes such as Marit Björgen, Charlotte Kalla, Rene Poulsen, and Kaisa Mäkäräinen Craft also supplies specific apparel to the Orica-BikeExchange professional cycling team. Sponsored Events: Vasaloppet, Tour de Ski (Presenting Sponsor), Bike Trans Germany (Title Sponsor), Vätternrundan, Tjejmilen, and Stockholm Halvmarathon. Notable individual sponsorshipsIn addition to team sponsorships, Craft endorses a number of individual athletes, ensuring a presence in key sports disciplines. Track and field• Noel Mulkey USA – Triathlete• Robert B Killian Jr. USA – TriathleteElite Run TeamSources: • Tim Tollefson USA• David Sinclair USA• Tommy Rivs USA• Jacob Puzey USA• Tessa Chesser USA• Grant Barnette USA• Emkay Sullivan USA• Manuela Vilaseca BRA• David Laney USA• Alexander Holmblad SWE• Jupiter Carera MEX• Arlen Glick USA• Tommy Sullivan USA• Mary Denholm USA• Linus Hultegård SWE• Johan Lantz SWE• Joacim Lantz SWE• Elov Olsson SWESkiing• Marina Charlotte Kalla SWEPartnersCraft also partners with events and brands for performance apparel for race and event merchandise programs, including the following brands: • Lifetime Run – Official apparel partner• Ragnar Relay Series – Official apparel provider• Spartan – Official performance apparel and footwear partner• Miami Marathon – Official apparel provider• RunCharlotte – Official apparel partner• Running USA – Official apparel partner• M3S Sports – Official athleticwear partner• Big Blue Adventure – Official apparel partner• Texas Bigstar Half Marathon – Official apparel partnerCriticsCraft is sometimes criticized for having its clothes produced in low-wage countries. 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