Tom Arnall and his wife Sherri lived and worked in Houston, Texas. In 1982, they started a sporting goods story called Bass and Bay Sporting Goods which sold fishing tackle and gear. After a while, Tom saw a need for fishing apparel for both the average and avid fisherman. When his search for such a thing came up short, Tom took matters into his own hands. Tom purchased an embroidery machine, the first of many. From there he began designing fishing-styled artwork and embroidered clothing. These custom items practically sold themselves.

 

As years went by, the sporting goods industry shifted. This allowed Tom and Sherri to leave the business in Houston and move their new popular apparel business to Lufkin, Texas. Tom continued to build a brand which prided itself on quality and customer service for the next 30 years.

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​In 2010, with rising demand for full color sublimated jerseys for sports fishermen, Tom saw a new opportunity in the sublimation process. Purchasing the best printer and equipment on the market, Tom and his team began to create and perfect the ideal sports jersey. This became what you know as the Sports Thread jerseys we offer today! These jerseys are handcrafted in-house in the USA and, even better, in the great state of Texas!