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Take a peek behind the scenes of Indy-based college sports merchandise company

Homefield Apparel is a retro clothing brand based in Speedway, IN, specializing in making fan merchandise for college sports teams.
Homefield Apparel is a retro clothing brand based in Speedway, IN, specializing in making fan merchandise for college sports teams.
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Austin Morefield, left, and Matt Sebree sort and package orders before being shipped Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Austin Morefield, left, and Matt Sebree sort and package orders before being shipped Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel produces and stores a majority of their products in house Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at their warehouse in Speedway, IN. For large orders, they partner with a local screen printing company to produce their merchandise.
Homefield Apparel produces and stores a majority of their products in house Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at their warehouse in Speedway, IN. For large orders, they partner with a local screen printing company to produce their merchandise.
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Mary Ann Juarez applies size labels onto t-shirts Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Mary Ann Juarez applies size labels onto t-shirts Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel Production Assistant Tiana Hannibal prepares shirts to be pressed before having designs printed onto them Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel Production Assistant Tiana Hannibal prepares shirts to be pressed before having designs printed onto them Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel Production Assistant Kayla Demaree lays down. freshly printed shirts to dry Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel Production Assistant Kayla Demaree lays down. freshly printed shirts to dry Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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A newly printed Dunking Dukes JMU T-Shirt is finishes going through the drying process Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
A newly printed Dunking Dukes JMU T-Shirt is finishes going through the drying process Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Inventory is organized into bins Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Inventory is organized into bins Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Ethan Sharpe places products into inventory Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Ethan Sharpe places products into inventory Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Customer orders await to be shipped in the afternoon Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Customer orders await to be shipped in the afternoon Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Florida Gators Retro Bomber Jacket. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Florida Gators Retro Bomber Jacket. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Tennessee Retro Vols Bomber Jacket. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Tennessee Retro Vols Bomber Jacket. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Youngstown State ’87 “Surf’s Up” Tee. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Youngstown State ’87 “Surf’s Up” Tee. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Huskers Bowling Tee. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Huskers Bowling Tee. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Oregon Vintage Sailor Duck Mascot Hoodie. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Oregon Vintage Sailor Duck Mascot Hoodie. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Tulane Baseball 1965 Stephen Martin Sr. Snapback. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Tulane Baseball 1965 Stephen Martin Sr. Snapback. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
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Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Purdue Retro Boilermaker Special Two-Tone Dad Hat. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
Homefield Apparel produces college team merchandise, such as this Purdue Retro Boilermaker Special Two-Tone Dad Hat. The retro clothing brand is based in Speedway, IN.
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Social Content Associate Mikayla Rowan uses the light provided by an open garage door to film a TikTok Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Social Content Associate Mikayla Rowan uses the light provided by an open garage door to film a TikTok Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Social Content Associate Mikayla Rowan uses the light provided by an open garage door to film a TikTok Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Social Content Associate Mikayla Rowan uses the light provided by an open garage door to film a TikTok Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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Inventory sits Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
Inventory sits Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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The company’s values are hung along the walls of Homefield Apparel’s office Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
The company’s values are hung along the walls of Homefield Apparel’s office Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Homefield’s warehouse in Speedway, IN.
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