It's a Clean Sweep!

BANGOR, Pa., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- When Major League Baseball players take to the ballfields this season, Majestic Athletic will be there with every one of them. Beginning Opening Day, Majestic Athletic is the exclusive on-field uniform supplier for all 30 Major League Baseball Clubs along with the retail distribution rights to nearly all MLB Authentic Collection(TM) apparel, the exclusive line of fan apparel that is worn on the field by all 30 teams. The line includes jackets, jerseys, uniforms, batting jerseys, outerwear, turtlenecks, t-shirts and fleece.

Majestic Athletic has the rights to supply nearly all the apparel MLB players wear including expanded types of batting practice jerseys, pants, jackets, workout tees and re-designed outerwear. The newly updated outerwear for 2005 includes the new "Premier Dugout Jacket," and the lightweight "Gamer Jacket." The "Premier Dugout Jacket" made its debut during the 2004 World Series and expanded to all MLB teams on Opening Day. The line also includes the "Trainer Warm Up Set," a wind pant and jacket set the players wear during practice sessions and Spring Training.

In addition to the players, the fans in the stands will also be wearing Majestic as the long-term, global agreement with MLB Properties positions Majestic Athletic as the exclusive supplier of replica game jerseys, replica batting jerseys and replica Cooperstown Collection(TM) jerseys to the retail marketplace. The company has also launched an exclusive line of MLB branded competition game uniforms and athletic apparel, marketed specifically for use by amateur baseball and softball players.

Majestic Athletic credits its success with consistently demonstrating its leadership, innovation, loyalty and the ability to turn around products quickly in order to satisfy consumer demand. Majestic Athletic is unique because a new jersey, whether it's custom-made for a consumer or one to be worn by a player, can be designed, produced and shipped from the domestic facilities in very short time frames.

"We are very excited to start the 2005 season with Majestic more engrained in the Major League Baseball licensing business then ever," said Howard Smith, Senior Vice President, Licensing, Major League Baseball Properties. "It is a tremendous undertaking and responsibility to be the sole on-field uniform supplier to all 30 Major League Baseball clubs, and Majestic has the experience and dedication to take this business to the next level."

MLB is at the core of Majestic Athletic's business and heritage and has been a major part of the company's success. For more than 20 years, Majestic Athletic has built its baseball-related business through consistent product and service innovations including its batting jerseys, authentic outerwear programs, youth league uniform programs, urban/fashion apparel and more. It has also helped revolutionize service, introducing Internet-based product customization programs where consumers can place orders online at http://mlb.com/ to customize their jerseys.

These efforts have improved service to fans and ensured growth with sales increases realized in the authentic, fashion, vintage and team sports market segments.

"This is a clean sweep for Majestic," said Faust Capobianco IV. "We are excited to begin this MLB season as a key strategic partner to all 30 MLB clubs and are appreciative for the opportunity to continue to play a part in this great American game."

About Majestic Athletic

Headquartered in Bangor, Pa., Majestic Athletic designs, markets and manufactures athletic team uniforms, performance apparel, outerwear and licensed athletic wear. The company is licensed by Major League Baseball and currently holds on-field uniform rights for all 30 Major League Baseball clubs, in addition to exclusively supplying each club with on-field MLB Authentic Collection(TM) outerwear, batting practice jerseys, t-shirts, shorts and fleece. Majestic Athletic is also licensed by the National Hockey League Players' Association, Major League Baseball Players' Association, National Basketball Association, Arena Football League and many major colleges and universities to provide a wide variety of apparel products.