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UPP Sports

a thoughtfully designed and produced activewear brand

Got the great opportunity to realize my own project UPP Sports – a fitness brand that is thoughtfully designed and produced.


With UPP, we want to combine the three values people, planet and product. To protect our playground, we operate our business through a lense of circularity and longevity to minimize environmental impact.


Small brand, limited capacities —

a reason but not an obstacle. It may be sometimes difficult, but you have to start somewhere and try to improve constantly. 


Recycled materials, biodegradable bags and eco-friendly shipping are a start. But not enough. It's a never ending way with tons of UPPgrades to improve our production, carbon emissions and social responsibility. 


After a lot of brainstorming, hundrets of concepts and ideas, ups and downs, this project comes finally to life. Starting UPP Sports with a yoga relatet mini collection of 3 active sets and a super smooth cozy set.


Fair and sustainable crafted activewear to protect our playground.

How we’re making a difference?


as a small brand you have to start somewhere. You have to think what’s possible and necessary to make a difference. Based on our values PEOPLE, PLANET and PRODUCT, we do our best to protect our playground and to put quality above all else. But beside that, it’s also a matter of heart to guarantee fair working conditions and a strong partnership with our manufacturers. 


It’s a never ending way to go, but you have to do the first steps, creating a better tomorrow. 70% of our complete materials are recycled. We also use biodegradable polybags and stick to eco-friendly shipping.

U-Moving Silence Set.

U-More Life Set.

U-Wild Soul Set.