From its Holbrook, New York facility, EDGE® Traction Spray develops and manufactures in-house grip products that help athletes improve traction on shoe outsoles and other sports equipment. Its patent-pending, 100% bio-based formula was refined through three years of lab and on-court testing, self-dries quickly, and is formulated in line with EPA Safer Choice ingredient criteria. EDGE® describes itself as a U.S.-based athletic performance lab serving athletes worldwide.
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SFIA compliant and legal
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VukGripz LLCVukGripz LLC makes American-made friction grip tape and performance gloves for athletes, a company born when former college and professional baseball player R.J. Vukovich improvised a bat grip with his father during his final week of college baseball. Developed and tested through Vukovich’s six-year professional career, the reusable, weather-resistant grip technology now serves athletes across eight sports. The Ohio-based business remains family-owned and operated, with Vukovich’s mother and other relatives helping run it.NORTH CANTON, OH
Grip BoostGrip Boost began in 2012 when University of Maryland chemical-engineering PhDs teamed with former Terps and Baltimore Ravens tight end Matt Furstenburg to develop a gel that restores football gloves’ tackiness. The company now makes science-backed grip equipment for football, baseball, and golf, including its University of Maryland-developed glove gel and Boost Plus gloves. Its team combines sports experience with chemical-engineering expertise, and the company’s gloves meet SFIA specifications for NFHS, NOCSAE, and NCAA play.LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD
Grip Power PadsSince 2009, Grip Power Pads has built its identity around a Doctor of Physical Therapy’s solution to the blisters, calluses, sweat, and poor grip he encountered during intense workouts. The Brooklyn company develops compact anti-slip lifting gear for people who want hand protection without the bulk of traditional gloves, including fitness users and people with grip problems. Its patented designs are sold worldwide.BROOKLYN, NY
UndisputedUndisputed is a New York-based personal-care brand known for handmade, small-batch hygiene products created with athletes in mind. Its natural soap bars and shower gels are intended for professional and enthusiast athletes before or after training, with formulations that avoid harsh chemicals and synthetic additives.ASTORIA, NY