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teamwear customized mx and BMX gear
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jopa teamwear entirely produced in the netherlands Jopa is for many years known for their MX brand ‘Jopa MX’. What most people don’t know is that this clothing is completely produced in the Netherlands, creating a lot of possibilities for teamwear. We travel to Enter, a little village in the east of the Netherlands, where in 1983 a new company was founded with passion.. Jopa, a name that comes from the first two letters of the first- and sur-name of the owner Johan Paus, founds his company in the garage that is attached to his house in 1983. By importing small and starting brand such as Sidi, he was able to create a dealer network throughout the country. Johan himself was also a motocross rider and quickly saw a growing market in motocross clothing. Therefore he started the production of his own clothing. The bright and cool colors were a big hit back in the days, which helped Jopa gain market. The brand still exists today and is working hard to re-life the old days. In the meantime Jopa has grown steadily and is now housed in a 6000square meter building, just 2 kilometers from the old garage, where Jopa also functions as wholesaler of the brands Sidi, Airoh and Furygan. The building also houses the production facilities of the MX brand and Jopa Teamwear. We speak with Ryan, responsible for customer-service and the production, about how the Jopa MX and teamwear facility works. “Teamwear customers come here through various ways. Most of the orders come through our representatives, our website or through our steady customer base. We have a large network of clients that come back every year to get their hands on the new collection. They like to have an update of their own jersey or they prefer something completely new. The collection we develop here in-house is created with our own branding-style combined with the latest trends in the market. We also look at what has sold well before or what teams like to wear. It
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may happen that none of the colors we offer appeals to the team; Then we can easily adjust it! We can also design a completely custom design to the requirements of our customer. This does not stop by making a custom jersey design, which is the case at many other brands, but we can also add custom pants and jackets if required. If a team wants, we also deliver it’s team wear or free time clothing, flags and banners, the possibilities are enormous.” Marco, once also an active motocross rider, makes all the designs for the clients. “We create the designs as best-fit to the customer needs and taste. They need to feel comfortable wearing it. We have clients coming regularly to our studio, so we can create the design easily and quickly together. The best part is that we design for both teams and individual riders, creating a lot of variation in needs. I can honestly say that its really rare that we cannot help a customer. Many teams struggle with the fact that they are stuck to the mass-produced pants of the big brands. It’s not rare to see a team wearing a jersey that mismatches their pants, which I personally think is sad. That makes us different; We can make that matching gear, we can adjust pants, jackets..., anything! And we’re not stuck to big quantities, we even can produce one-piece only if needed.” “That brings me to another advantage!” Says Ryan. “It gives us the possibility to deliver an additional pant, jacket or jersey afterwards, a problem many BMX clubs struggled with. We not only produce MX, but also BMX gear. BMX clubs love our advantage; They regularly get a new member who needs a club-outfit quickly.”
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Designer Marco with a digital design in the background
The studio of Jopa
It has been told shortly, but Jopa also develops its own collection, how does that work? “We primarily look towards the color-use and the styles of the moment” Says Marco. “Like everyone in Europe, we look at the USA, where Motocross is at its best. But logically we also look at our own markets, the Netherlands and Germany, where most of our riders go ride every weekend.” “Due our production is literally around the corner, and not in the Middle East, we can start relatively late with the development of our gear for next year. This gives us the possibility to spot the latest trends and create unique styles, an advantage no one has. Many brands determine their collection for next year before the current collection is even in the shops. That’s also an advantage for our customers; They don’t need to pre-order at the moment the current collection needs to be sold, not knowing if it will sell well or not. Once the season is half-way, we start with our development. We do plan big things ahead, but most of it is done in a short time-span. This is our big advantage as small organization and we’d like to use it as much as possible. Each year we improve and add products on different levels, keeping up with the competition.”
The heat-press
“Once the collection is ready, we produce it and we make photos in our own photostudio! Yes,” Ryan laughs”, we have that in-house too! We also produce in short notice our own catalog and do a photoshoot on the track. We have all qualities and facilities here at Jopa, helping us to do things fast.”
Jopa Sponsored rider Kevin Spanninga
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teamwear But how does this production process works exactly? “We create all designs digitally in the original size. These designs are printed on our huge printer in the space next to this office. If something appear to be wrong in the print, we can adjust it directly before we have a finished product. This helps us preventing from any failures but also a longer delivery time for our customer.” “In the mean time we cut the patterns out of the fabric. The pattern differs with each product, just like the fabric itself. We collect all pieces for the needed product, of which a part goes to the printing office.” “After printing, we put the pieces of fabric on the prints. The large paper roll will go straight into a heat-press with the fabrics placed on it. The heat ‘presses’ the color into the fabric. This process is called sublimation, what means that the color is really in the fabric, and does not lays on the fabric. This helps our colors to remain bright, even after time. The color does not peel off.” “The fabric with print is ready, but we don’t have a finished product yet. All pieces need to be put together still. We do this in our own studio, where a few ladies put the pieces together to create an high quality pants. They ensure the product matches all our quality standards. For example, our MX-pants are triple stitched and we use a high quality Kevlar for our pants. It’s not without means half of the teams in the World Championship Sidecar Motocross racing are riding with our gear.” “Once all products are finished, we send it to our customer who can be sure of a top-notch product. Depending on the time and amount of orders, we can deliver mostly within 3 weeks.” “It’s actually a really simple process which we can perform quickly,” says Ryan. “We can offer our clients everything they want, something we are very proud of.”
Ryan with a newly made MX Jersey
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Customer Photoshoot
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Product Development
Fabrics
Cutting
All our patterns and products are created in-house giving us the possibility to adjust and improve products continuously.
We have a large stock of different fabrics and colors for all kind of type of products.
The fabric is cutted in-house with precision to maintain our gears’ fit.
printing
sublimating
Non-sublimated parts
All graphics are printed in actual size and by order, giving us many possibilities for teamwear. We can put your name and number directly on your jersey if needed.
The print and fabric are joined together at our heat-press.We press the print (color) directly into the fabric, creating bright and durable colors.
All zippers, elastics and kevlar pieces are collected to prepare the product for the final stage.
Ready for sewing
Sewing
Finalized product
A product is complete and ready to be sewn.
Each and every sew and stitch is put by our commited team.
The final product can be found on the MX or BMX track, we have a few testriders that test our new products before we take them in production.
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customized mx and bmx gear Our whole 2014 collection can be used as base for your own customized products with your sponsor logos, name and number. Choose one of the designs of our collection, fill it with your logos and put your riding number and name on the back. An Unique factor is that Jopa produces all clothing in their own studio in Holland. This ensures you a quality product. You can find other customizable products on the next pages.
mx / bmx jersey
mx pants
rain jersey
bmx pants
rain jacket
rain bodywarmer
Newly improved jerseys with the print directly sublimated in the fabric. 100% made of Coolplus. Jerseys made of a special water and windproof fabric with the exact same graphic prints, but to stay dry in the tough weather conditions. The rain jersey has the same fit as a normal jersey. Jacket made of a special water and windproof fabric with the exact same graphic prints, but to stay dry in the tough weather conditions. The rain jacket has a tailored fit with elastic on the back, and has a zipper closure.
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High quality MX pants with Cordura and Kevlar. Graphics are directly sublimated into the Cordura. The ‘Light’ version specially developed for BMX, with a strong lightweight fabric and Cordura.
Bodywarmer made of a special water and windproof fabric with the exact same graphic prints, but to stay dry in the tough weather conditions. The bodywarmer has a tailored fit with elastic on the back, and has a zipper closure.
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Dakar
teamwear • Available with custom design and logos • Jackets are equipped just as your prefer: • Adjustment for brace • 2 Breast pockets with Zipper • 2 Front pockets with zipper • 2 Inner pockets • Reflection parts • Ventilation • Waterbag pocket inside the jacket More options available on request.
Enduro teamwear
• Available with all Jopa 2014 Designs and your own logos. • Made of Cordura • Front Pockets • Chest pocket with zipper • Detachable sleeves • Thick inner lining • Rounded Back • Optional thin innerling
Paddock teamwear
• Available with all Jopa 2014 designs and your own logos • Made Cordura • Improved tailored fit with elastic in the back . • Front pockets with zipper • Chests pocket with zipper • Detachable sleeves • Thick inner lining • Straight back • Optional thin innerling Also available for women: • Anatomically fit for women • Front pockets with zipper.
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3in1 jacket teamwear
Three jackets in one. The outerjacket and the fleecevest on the inside can be zipped to eachother, which results in a Winterjacket, Summerjacket and Fleecejacket! Possible for embroidery Sizes: XS - 3XL
supermotard vest
driving school vest
Specially designed to wear it over your leather suit.
Vest specialy designed for driving schools. Ensures a high visibility for learning drivers. The jacket is extra wide for a good fit over the normal motorcycle clothing. Includes a front zipper and reflective material. The vest is customizable to your own style.
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The vest is made from stretch material. The vest is customizable with sponsorlogos to your own style.
neck tube
suspension cover
Flexible tube for own prints. Wearable in many ways.
Protect your suspension against dirt for better performance.
Can keep the musquitos out or function as sweat head.
The covers are available in any size and customizable to your standards.
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sublimation products teamwear
Just need one T-shirt or Sweater? Sublimation makes it possible to press full color prints on T-shirts, Sweaters, Polo Shirts and Umbrellas. Our design team can make special prints for your event or store. Sublimation is possible on White and Grey products.
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T-145 / T-190
100% Cotton 145 g/m2 or 190 g/m2 single jersey
Polo Shirt
T-Shirt Bi-Color
50% Cotton 50% Polyester 180 g/m2 or 200 g/m2
100% Cotton 190 g/m2, single jersey
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PP-180 / PP-200
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T-Shirt
TT-2000
Lady sizes available
80% Cotton, 20% Polyester, 200 g/m2 100% Cotton, 190 g/m2, single jersey
PoloShirt Bi-Color
track polo
team shirt
50% Cotton 50% Polyester 180 g/m2
65% Cotton 35% Polyester 200 g/m2
85% Cotton 15% Polyester 125 g/m2
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TP-2000
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K475
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K185
Lady sizes available
Team shirt
workshirt short sleeve
workshirt long sleeve
85% Cotton 15% Polyester 125 g/m2
60% Cotton 40% Polyester 150 g/m2
60% Cotton 40% Polyester 150 g/m2
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K175
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OHK-150
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OHK-150
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fleece vest
fleece sweater
Sweat-Vest
100% Polyester 320 g/m2 Microfleece
100% Polyester 320 g/m2 Microfleece
80% Cotton 20% Polyester 300 g/m2 American Fleece
fleece windstopper bi-color
Polosweater Bi-Color
Polo Sweater
100% Polyester 380 g/m2 Microfleece
50% Cotton 50% Polyester 180 g/m2
60% Cotton 40% Polyester 280 g/m2 American Fleece
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flv-320
tfj-2000
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fl-320
ts-2000
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Lady sizes available
Sweater
Hooded Sweater
60% Cotton 40% Polyester 280 g/m2 American Fleece
80% Cotton 20% Polyester 300 g/m2 American Fleece
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s-280
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hs-300
sv-300
ps-280 / psb-280
softshell jack
softshell jacket
35% Cotton 65% Polyester 160 g/m2
94% Polyester 6% Spandex 340 g/m2
95% Polyester 5% Elasthane 290 g/m2
Waterproof Breathable Windproof
Waterproof Breathable Windproof
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bw-160
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tsj-2000
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body warmer
tj9510n
Lady sizes available
softshell bodywarmer
softshell jacket
softshell hooded
92% Polyester 8% Elasthane 340 g/m2
92% Polyester 8% Elasthane 340 g/m2
100% Polyester 360 g/m2
Waterproof Breathable Windproof
Waterproof Breathable Windproof
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z-141
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z-140
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n3306
Waterproof Breathable Windproof Lady sizes available
midi parka teamwear
tmp-2000
100% Polyester 160 g/m2
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jeans basic
jeans worker
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100% Cotton 395 g/m2 Denim
100% Cotton 395 g/m2 Denim
60% Cotton 40% Polyester 310 g/m2 Twill
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tjw-2000
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two-2000
americanoverall
worker canvas
worker canvas short
65% Cotton 35% Polyester 245 g/m2 Twill
65% Cotton 35% Polyester 300 g/m2 Canvas
65% Cotton 35% Polyester 300 g/m2 Canvas
thermo underpants
thermo jersey
84% Bamboo Charcoal 11% Spandex 5% Polyester Wicking 140 g/m2 Mesh
84% Bamboo Charcoal 11% Spandex 5% Polyester Wicking 140 g/m2 Mesh
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tjb-2000
tua-2000
thp-1000
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twc-2000
tht-1000
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tkc-2000
Safety vest
100% Polyester 130 g/m2
100% Polyester 130 g/m2
Suited for Sublimation
Suited for Sublimation
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tabard-vr
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v-rws-zip
swing pockets
stretch belt
100% Cordura Set of 2
100% Stretch Polyester Standard length 120cm
work socks regular
knee caps
40% Coolmax 40% Katoen 18% polyamide 2% Lycra 70 g/M2
100% Polyethyleen Ergonomisch gevormd Lichtgewicht Per set van 2
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tsp-2000
tsd-8000
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Traffic controller Vest
trk-2000
tkk-2000
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Flat-Cap
Sandwhich Cap
Normal Cap
2-color beanie
fleece beanie
thinsulate beanie
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CB-665
CB-10
flm-320
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C-683
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rg-320
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netherlands Jopa Racing Products Veldegge 8 7468 DJ Enter, Netherlands Phone: +31 (0)547 - 382717 Fax: +31 (0)547 - 382769 info@jopa.nl www.jopa.nl
Germany Jopa Racing Products Luxemburgerstrasse 11 45455 Gildehaus / Bad Bentheim Phone: +49 (0) 5924 - 5088 Fax: +49 (0) 5924 - 5080