Admiral / Brand
The Trademark ADMIRAL was created in 1914 by A.B.C. Hosiery Limited (later known as Cook & Hurst Limited) manufacturing good quality English made underwear and, subsequently, various items of sportswear.
During the 1970’s, ADMIRAL were pioneers of a new concept producing bespoke soccer stripes for major football clubs, coupling innovative design and fabrics with the use of the Club’s official crest or badge.
Throughout the 1980’s this innovation was driven forward by ADMIRAL and other manufacturers leading to availability at retail of design-led soccerwear and replica kits as a new sector was created within the sportswear market.
In 2000 Admiral entered the world of cricket and became the Official kit supplier to the England Cricket Teams. By 2001 Admiral had also become the kit supplier to the West Indies and South Africa Cricket teams as well as supplying the Canadian Team for the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup held in South Africa.
Admiral was the official kit sponsor of the England cricket team (2000 – 2008), the South African cricket team (2001 – 2005), and the West Indies cricket team (2001 – 2008), and continues the brand’s tradition of supplying professional football clubs in both the UK and overseas.
