We’re proud to announce our partnership with iPadel as Official and Exclusive Performance Apparel Partner to the UK’s leading padel league operator.

As one of the fastest-growing UK sports, padel is currently thriving within established tennis clubs and expanding rapidly through dedicated indoor and canopied padel centres nationwide. We couldn’t be happier to welcome iPadel to our list of Great British sporting partners.

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

With over 400,000 active players in the UK in 2024, and 8.2 million Brits expressing interest in trying the sport, it’s clear to see why padel is quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon.

As part of the partnership, Crew 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. Our Crew Sport collection is the perfect apparel for training, competitions and for relaxing – be sure to keep your eyes peeled for our signature crossed oars across courts in the UK.

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 Colligan, Director at iPadel also had this to say about the new partnership: “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.”

WHAT IS PADEL?

Padel is a racket sport that’s best described as a mix between tennis and squash, using string rackets (padels). Typically played as doubles, its scoring system is the same as that of tennis (with tennis balls also being used), however played on a court the third of the size.

One notable difference is the court itself, which is partly enclosed by walls - often clear for easy spectator visibility - and the balls can be played off them in a similar way as in squash.

Padel is a sport for all ages and abilities, so a great one to get involved with, even if you’re a beginner. Find your nearest padel court here: UK Padel Courts - iPadel Ltd

DRESS THE PART

Fancy playing for yourself? Our holistic performance collection, Crew Sport, will see you kitted out in style. Designed for modern and active lifestyles, it aims to support a wide range of sports and fitness activities, including padel, with its technical fabrics and carefully crafted ergonomic designs, seamless construction and breathable, sweat-wicking materials. Just the thing for those high intensity padel matches with your crew. Shop the collection now.