CREATE · S3A DIRECT

Take Your Program
Factory-Direct.

For larger-volume programs, S3A Direct gives qualified buyers
access to factory-direct customization, private label and product
development through specialized manufacturers.

Factory minimums and production requirements apply.

FACTORY-DIRECT SOURCING

When Your Program Needs More.

Some programs require more than a standard product and decoration
package. S3A Direct provides a factory-direct path for larger orders,
advanced customization and products developed around your specific
requirements.

SPECIAL ORDER

Full Customization

Customize one of our styles with different materials, colours, sizing, trims, branding, and product specifications.

PRIVATE LABEL

Factory Templates

Change the colours, trim and add your team, organization, program or brand-label.

DESIGN

Develop From a Concept

Start with an idea, modify a proven design
or build something specifically for your requirements.

FACTORY-DIRECT

From Product Idea
to Production.

S3A Direct helps coordinate the process from initial requirements
through factory selection, development and production.

Start Your Project

01

Tell Us What You Need

Share the product, estimated quantity, customization
requirements, target pricing and delivery timing.

02

Identify the Right Factory

Your project is matched with manufacturing capabilities
suited to the product and program requirements.

03

Develop & Quote

Confirm specifications, customization, sampling requirements
and factory pricing before moving forward.

04

Produce & Deliver

Once approved, the manufacturer produces and delivers the
order according to the agreed specifications and production schedule.

BUILT FOR LARGER PROGRAMS

Is Factory-Direct Right for You?

S3A Direct is designed for qualified buyers with projects that benefit
from factory-level production and expanded customization.

Factory-Level Quantities

Programs generally require larger production quantities.
Actual minimums vary by product and manufacturer.

Extensive Customization

Go beyond standard decoration with control over materials, colours, trims, and other specifications.

Private Label

Create products carrying your own organization, program or brand identity.

OEM / ODM / CMT

Access different manufacturing models depending on how developed your product concept already is.

Product Development

Modify an existing factory platform or develop something new around your requirements.

Large Programs

Suitable for qualified team, organization, event, corporate,
retail and other high-volume opportunities.

NOT SURE WHICH PATH IS RIGHT?

Start With
Product Coach.

You don’t need to determine whether your project belongs with
a dealer, TeamLocker Pre-Season or S3A Direct.

Product Coach

01

Tell Us What You Need

Share the product, quantity, timing and customization you’re looking for.

02

We Identify the Right Path

Product Coach helps determine whether your requirement is best
handled through a participating dealer, TeamLocker Pre-Season or S3A Direct.

03

Move Forward With Confidence

Continue with the product, partner and purchasing path
that best fits your program.

S3A DIRECT

Request Factory
Pricing.

Tell us what you’re looking to create. The more information you
provide about your product, quantity, customization and timing,
the better we can evaluate the appropriate manufacturing options.

Factory quantities typically begin around 250 units, but actual
minimums vary by product, specifications and manufacturer.








S3A DIRECT + TEAMLOCKER

The Right Path
for Every Program.

S3A Direct is the factory-direct sourcing service created by
S3 Sports Group and is available to qualified TeamLocker buyers
whose requirements extend beyond standard or Pre-Season purchasing.

For smaller or more immediate requirements, Product Coach can
help identify available options through participating suppliers and dealers.

Start With Product Coach →