P&G and the National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA) Team Up to Power Laundry Solutions

New Collaboration Provides Top-Performing Fabric Care Products to Keep Players’ Gear Clean, Fresh, and Game-Ready

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Procter & Gamble (P&G) Laundry Care Brands are excited to announce a new partnership with the National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA), naming Tide, Downy, Unstopables and Bounce as the "Official Laundry Partners." This collaboration is designed to help equipment managers tackle the tough, everyday challenges of laundering and maintaining players’ gear, allowing teams to focus on the love of the game.

These industry-leading Laundry Care products will provide the NBAEMA with essential solutions to keep uniforms clean, fresh, and in top condition throughout the season. The collaboration includes the following products:

• Tide Laundry Detergent: Known for its deep-cleaning power, Tide removes even the toughest stains, ensuring that uniforms are clean and ready for each game.
• Downy Rinse & Refresh Fabric Rinse: Helps remove tough, set-in odors, keeping uniforms fresh from the sweat and stink that accumulates during intense gameplay.
• Unstopables Scent Booster Beads: Delivers long-lasting freshness, keeping uniforms smelling fresh in the locker room and all-game long.
• Bounce Dryer Sheets: Provides effective static control, ensuring that uniforms are smooth without the cling on game day.

“Tide, Downy, Unstopables, and Bounce have long been trusted by equipment managers for keeping uniforms in top condition,” said Curtis Andrade, President of the NBAEMA. “This partnership takes laundry care to the next level, providing even more powerful tools to help equipment managers deliver the best for their teams.”

These equipment managers are tasked with ensuring every uniform, piece of training gear, and accessory is in top condition, a responsibility that demands long hours and fast turnarounds, especially between games. On average, professional basketball equipment managers are responsible for laundering thousands of pounds of gear each week, which includes jerseys, practice uniforms, and personal apparel. With P&G Laundry Care’s high-performance products, this partnership helps streamline their work by addressing some of the most challenging aspects of caring for fabrics, empowering the 75 equipment managers to spend less time on laundry.

“The toughest jobs require the toughest solutions,” said Sammy Wang, Senior Scientist, P&G Laundry Care, “and the buildup from sweat, odors, and constant wear makes laundry one of the more challenging tasks for equipment managers. Our lineup of products effectively tackles these daily challenges, ensuring uniforms stay fresh, clean, and game-ready.”

For more information about the partnership and P&G’s Laundry Care products, please visit: https://nbaema.com/official-laundry-partners/

About Procter & Gamble

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About NBAEMA

The National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA) is the professional organization representing full-time equipment managers in professional basketball. Dedicated to excellence in team operations, NBAEMA members play a critical role in ensuring players, coaches, and basketball operations staff have the essential gear, apparel, and logistical support needed to perform at the highest level. Through collaboration, innovation, and leadership, NBAEMA continues to advance the profession, set best practices, and uphold the highest standards of service in professional basketball. For more information, visit www.nbaema.com or follow on Instagram @nbaema.

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FAQ

What brands are included in P&G's partnership with NBAEMA?

The partnership includes Tide laundry detergent, Downy Rinse & Refresh fabric rinse, Unstopables scent booster beads, and Bounce dryer sheets as official laundry partners.

How much laundry do NBA equipment managers handle weekly?

NBA equipment managers are responsible for laundering thousands of pounds of gear weekly, including jerseys, practice uniforms, and personal apparel.

What specific benefits does each P&G product provide in the NBAEMA partnership?

Tide provides deep cleaning, Downy removes tough odors, Unstopables delivers long-lasting freshness, and Bounce offers static control for uniforms.

How many equipment managers will benefit from P&G's NBAEMA partnership?

The partnership will benefit 75 professional basketball equipment managers in the NBAEMA.