{"title":"Our history","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e📖 History of Kustom Sportswear\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eThe beginnings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eYoann Castellan, 32, a native of Toulon and a trained restaurateur, has been passionate about sport since a young age. He regularly plays football and rugby, two disciplines that have shaped his taste for team spirit and self-improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eArriving in Montreal in 2013, he quickly realized that it was difficult for amateur athletes or people from modest backgrounds to acquire quality clothing at affordable prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eDriven by his passion for sport and the desire to make physical activity accessible to everyone, he decided to create \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eKustom Sportswear\u003c\/strong\u003e. His ambition: to offer clothing for women, men and children, adapted to everyone's needs, regardless of budget, gender or age. For him, sport is a driver of pleasure, socialization and a bridge between cultures, communities and individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eThe Pandemic Turning Point\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eAfter five years of activity, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the company to rethink its model. Thanks to the launch of its mask range, we saw market opportunities. In this context, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eKustom Sportswear expanded its offering\u003c\/strong\u003e to meet the needs of businesses, by developing a range of promotional items and personalized clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eThis diversification includes promotional products such as bags, pens, textiles, and many others, all designed to strengthen companies' brand image. At the same time, the company introduced a line of customizable cotton clothing (uniforms, workwear, etc.), allowing organizations to offer their teams a strong and consistent visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eThis repositioning demonstrates a constant commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eA New Chapter – October 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eIn October 2025, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eKustom Sportswear takes a new step\u003c\/strong\u003e with the arrival of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003enew main partner\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHORIZON SPORT\u003c\/strong\u003e with its President Joel Vincent who becomes President of Kustom Sportswear Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eHis involvement marks a real strategic turning point. With his entrepreneurial background, his passion for sport, and his commitment to accessibility, he becomes an essential driver in the company's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eHis arrival confirms the project's solidity and strengthens the initial ambition: to make Kustom Sportswear a key player in sportswear, custom corporate clothing, and promotional items. Together, the company and its new partner share a common vision: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003einnovation, accessibility, and performance for both individuals and businesses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003eToday and Tomorrow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eThanks to this partnership and an increasingly personalized offering, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003eKustom Sportswear establishes itself as a partner of choice\u003c\/strong\u003e to support athletes, associations, and businesses in their visual identity and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003eThe story continues: that of a company that combines passion, innovation, and ambition to create a sustainable and inspiring future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY CHOOSE KUSTOM SPORTSWEAR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Some of the fastest lead times thanks to our on-site manufacturing workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliability\u003c\/strong\u003e: We always honor our commitments and meet announced deadlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and Price\u003c\/strong\u003e: We carefully select our suppliers to offer the best quality at the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Every client is unique. We offer personalized advice and adapt to each project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY DATES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creation of a small Sportprint sportswear printing workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creation of the company 1nfinit-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e: Name change to Kustom Sportswear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e: Launch of the website \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kustomsportswear.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\"\u003ewww.kustomsportswear.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e: Opening of the Kustom Sportswear store in the heart of Plateau\/Mont-Royal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e: Workshop expansion to accommodate digital printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e: Incorporation of the company which became Kustom Sportswear Inc.\/ Vêtements de sport Kustom Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e: Addition of a new customization method, embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2017\u003c\/strong\u003e: Arrival of the Patrick brand exclusively in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e: Workshop expansion to accommodate manual screen printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e: First employee hired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e: Screen printing workshop expansion to accommodate large volume (capacity of 1200 units per day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e: Launch of promotional items, bags, pens, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e: Launch of the KS brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e: Increased daily production capacity with two new team members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuly 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e: Embroidery workshop expansion to accommodate large volume (capacity of 200 units per day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heat transfer workshop expansion to paper screen printing (capacity of 500 sheets per day).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e: Addition of a new customization method, DTG on white or light-colored garments individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: Launch of sales of printing products for heat transfer and screen printing ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: Relocation to 5550 Fullum Street #312 in Montreal, with a capacity of 3000 sq ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: Partnership with the Quebec Rugby Federation and Olympique de Montréal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acquisition of a new screen printing machine, increasing production capacity by 400 prints per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e: Launch of the first KS04 sports range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acquisition of a new DTG printer for individual customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e: Launch of dtgmtl.com for online small-quantity garment customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecember 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e: Launch of the first KS12 beanie range and partnership with NETENDERS Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e: Partnership with Netenders (Wordans.ca).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e: Expansion of the Fullum Street premises to 2000 sq ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e: Became official distributor of the RADSOW clothing range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e: Launch of the KS casual brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e: Relocation to 5827 Fullum Street, with a capacity of 10000 sq ft, and launch of the distribution center, Qblanks range, and the boutique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e: Partnership with DECATHLON Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJune 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acquisition of a new DTF printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acquisition of a new printer for promotional items, and a range of promotional 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