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“online resale clothing” side project – ideas for flag football event merch?
Hi everyone, I’m Alex. I mainly work in SEO and run a small online resale clothing project on the side, but I’ve been thinking a lot about how local sports events—especially flag football leagues, tournaments and camps—could use simple, sustainable merch to build community and raise a bit of extra revenue.
For organizers here:
Have you ever tried integrating secondhand or upcycled apparel (e.g., printed overstock tees, leftover jerseys, or rebranded thrifted hoodies) into your events as budget‑friendly merch or practice gear?
What are the practical challenges you see with that idea (sizing, consistency, branding, perception from parents/players, logistics at tournaments)?
If you do sell new merch now, what tends to move best: basic logo tees, performance shirts, hats, hoodies, or bundles tied to specific leagues/camps?
I’d love to hear any experiences or concerns from people actually running events—my goal is to understand whether a lightweight, online resale clothing style model could support organizers with affordable gear while keeping waste and costs down.
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Love this idea a lot, especially the focus on sustainable, low‑waste merch instead of just ordering another batch of cheap tees that end up in a box after the season. I could absolutely see organizers testing a small “pilot drop” at one tournament—maybe a limited run of reprinted overstock tees and thrifted hoodies with simple league logos—and then, if it works, expanding into a tiny capsule that even includes one or two statement pieces (imagine a bold Michael Jackson Golden Jacket–inspired sideline jacket) as a fun, premium upsell for die‑hard players and coaches.
for more info to check out:
https://www.northamericanjackets.com/product/history-world-tour-michael-jackson-golden-and-silver-jacket/#&gid=1&pid=1
northamericanjackets.com
World Tour Michael Jackson Golden Jacket
North American Jackets presents the Michael Jackson World Tour Golden Jacket, inspired by the “HIStory” World Tour with iconic gold and silver detailing.