Our Brands

South Africa's leading outdoor and sporting brands

At Performance Brands we pride ourselves on manufacturing and distributing the top outdoor, active and sporting brands available in South Africa.

Our

Brands

Outdoor and active

First Ascent is South Africa’s leading specialist outdoor gear and apparel manufacturer. We locally design and manufacture our apparel using a perfect blend of technology, cutting-edge materials, manufacturing techniques, and performance tested designs.

Having started in a garage in ’96, we’ve grown and have been around long enough to tell a few campfire stories. From the top of Everest to the mountains of the Cape, the wrong turns and early rises.While our journey has taken us on many different paths, one thing has always remained the same; our commitment to making the best outdoor gear.

African Nature is an outdoor safari clothing company made expressly for the African landscape. We are passionate about the beautiful continent of Africa and strive to produce the best quality clothing for the unique environment of the African bush to leave you feeling comfortable, cool & light - in body and spirit. ​ African Nature has been manufacturing safari clothing in South Africa for the African Safari Lodge industry since 1994.

OTG ACTIVE was founded in 1989 as a small women's only activewear brand. 30 years on, we have evolved into a premium brand with a national footprint.We are committed to building a community of healthy, active women, and strive to create stylish and functional activewear for women on the move.

Sports

Speedo®, the world’s leading swimwear brand, is passionate about life in and around the water. From learn to swim, swimming for fitness to competition swimming, our mission is to inspire people to swim and we aim to do that by encouraging healthy activity of swimming. Born in 1928 on and around Bondi Australia, Speedo has natural affinities with the beach and the pool. We have swimwear and equipment for people of all ages to do all sorts of water activities.

Founded more than 20 years ago in 1997 by Dr. Anthony Lovat BDS., OPRO is the world’s most technically advanced mouthguard company and a leading pioneer in oral protection. From our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hertfordshire, we’re dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology, innovation, and safety to all athletes, at all levels of sport. For the professional athletes that wear our gum shields, support and inspiration are critical on the long road to sporting success.

First Ascent is South Africa’s leading specialist outdoor gear and apparel manufacturer. We locally design and manufacture our apparel using a perfect blend of technology, cutting-edge materials, manufacturing techniques, and performance tested designs.

Gray Nicolls empowers and inspires cricketers to realise their full potential; sharing our passion for the game through heritage and innovation, for generations to come. GRAY-NICOLLS started making bats in Melbourne in 1972 as an extension of a long history dating back to 1855 in the UK, and will proudly celebrate the remarkable milestone of 50 years of Australian production in 2022.

Gilbert rugby have manufactured the finest rugby balls, since 1823. The Gilbert rugby ball is the choice of the vast majority of rugby tournaments and rugby nations and has been chosen as the Rugby World Cup Ball for 8 consecutive tournaments. A full range of replica rugby balls are available. Gilbert rugby boots are worn by the world’s leading players and Gilbert Team wear is now the choice of teams at every level of the game.

Gilbert Netball is a world renowned netball brand committed to global distinction and excellence. With unrivalled engineering technologies resulting in the best performing grip patterns available, the continued evolution of Gilbert’s range has ensured that we continue to lead the way in ball technology and design, and to maintain the high standards set by James Gilbert two centuries ago.

The first competitive game of hockey was played in 1874 and GRAYS were producing sticks from the earliest days. With dynamic product design, continually innovating hockey stick composites, plus the very latest in technology, GRAYS have always endeavoured to create the ultimate performance product for hockey players of all levels.

Prince is an icon on and off the court, capturing a lifestyle synonymous with the brand’s legacy and the players that made it famous. Elevating the game both on and off the court since 1970. Prince has been more than a racquet, we've been an ally - equipping future champions with gear, technology and support to help take their game to the next level.

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