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Featured Products
The Founders Vest.
Columbia's 100% polyester MTR fleece keeps the cold out without slowing you down, with zippered pockets for everything you need on hand and nothing you don't. The Lucas Center logo alongside Columbia's: two names that mean what they say.
Built lean. Runs warm.
Specs
100% polyester MTR fleece
7.4 oz/yd² (175 g/m²) fabric weight
Modern classic fit
Zippered pockets
Columbia logo included
Made on demand
The Traction Mug.
Traction isn't a moment, it's a streak. The Traction Mug keeps hot drinks hot for six hours and cold drinks cold for eight, fits every cup holder, and comes in 25 oz. and 40 oz. so you can size it to the day ahead. Stainless steel, spill-proof lid, and a straw for the 40 oz. because some days run long.
Built to keep up. Easy to carry.
Specs
Stainless steel construction
Keeps hot drinks hot up to 6 hours, cold drinks cold up to 8 hours
25 oz. (739 ml): 7.9″ tall, press-in lid (no straw on this size!)
40 oz. (1183 ml): 10.4″ tall, straw and screw-on lid
Fits most car cup holders
Hand-wash only
Made on demand
Note: Always open lid before placing on a hot drink to prevent pressure buildup
You stopped punching a clock. Start dressing like it.
The Startup Hoodie is soft fleece inside and out, built for the entrepreneur's schedule: early mornings, late evenings, and every season in between. A metal zipper that holds up, front pockets deep enough to use, and the Lucas Center logo printed seamlessly across the front.
Comfortable. Durable. Unisex fit.
Specs
50% cotton, 50% polyester
8 oz/yd² (271 g/m²) fabric weight
Soft fleece inside and out
Air-jet spun yarn for reduced piling
Regular fit
Metal zipper
Front pouch pockets
Unlined hood with color-matched drawcord
Double-needle stitching at shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband, and cuffs
Made on demand so your order may take a little longer to ship; thank you for your sustainable shopping choice!
Apparel
The Founders Vest.
Columbia's 100% polyester MTR fleece keeps the cold out without slowing you down, with zippered pockets for everything you need on hand and nothing you don't. The Lucas Center logo alongside Columbia's: two names that mean what they say.
Built lean. Runs warm.
Specs
100% polyester MTR fleece
7.4 oz/yd² (175 g/m²) fabric weight
Modern classic fit
Zippered pockets
Columbia logo included
Made on demand
The Pivot.
Not every move is dramatic. Sometimes it's just a quarter-zip and a clearer direction. The Pivot is 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester with a smooth cotton face, mock neck, and YKK zipper. Structured enough for a meeting, relaxed enough for everything after.
Comfortable. Polished. Built to layer.
Specs
3-end fleece, 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester (Heather Grey: 70% cotton, 30% recycled polyester)
100% cotton face
8.25 oz/yd² (280 g/m²) fabric weight
Relaxed fit
Mock neck
Quarter-zip closure with YKK zipper
Ribbed cuffs and waistband
Side-seamed construction
Double-needle topstitch on all seams
Tear-away tag
Under 5% shrinkage
Made on demand
The Sweat Equity T-Shirt.
No shortcuts in the fabric, no shortcuts in the work. The Sweat Equity is 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton: pre-shrunk, side-seamed, and light enough to wear through the long days without thinking about it. Soft, fitted, and flattering across the board.
Clean. Simple. Earned.
Specs
Solid colors: 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
Ash: 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
Heather colors: 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
Athletic and Black Heather: 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
Heather Prism colors: 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) fabric weight
Pre-shrunk fabric
Side-seamed construction
Tear-away label
Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
Made on demand
The Pivot.
Not every move is dramatic. Sometimes it's just a quarter-zip and a clearer direction. The Pivot is 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester with a smooth cotton face, mock neck, and YKK zipper. Structured enough for a meeting, relaxed enough for everything after.
Comfortable. Polished. Built to layer.
Specs
3-end fleece, 80% cotton, 20% recycled polyester (Heather Grey: 70% cotton, 30% recycled polyester)
100% cotton face
8.25 oz/yd² (280 g/m²) fabric weight
Relaxed fit
Mock neck
Quarter-zip closure with YKK zipper
Ribbed cuffs and waistband
Side-seamed construction
Double-needle topstitch on all seams
Tear-away tag
Under 5% shrinkage
Made on demand
The 9 to 5.
You put in the hours. This hoodie has too. Garment-dyed after construction for a washed-in softness that feels worn-in from the first wear, the 9 to 5 is 80% ring-spun cotton with a relaxed fit and a front pouch pocket for your phone, your keys, and whatever idea you're still turning over.
Soft. Substantial. Feels like yours already.
Specs
80% ring-spun cotton, 20% polyester
9.5 oz/yd² (322 g/m²) fabric weight
100% ring-spun cotton face
Garment-dyed for soft feel and low shrinkage
Relaxed fit
Side-seamed construction
Jersey-lined hood with color-matching flat drawcord
Front pouch pocket
Forward-rolled shoulder
1x1 rib collar, cuffs, and waistband
Made on demand
You stopped punching a clock. Start dressing like it.
The Startup Hoodie is soft fleece inside and out, built for the entrepreneur's schedule: early mornings, late evenings, and every season in between. A metal zipper that holds up, front pockets deep enough to use, and the Lucas Center logo printed seamlessly across the front.
Comfortable. Durable. Unisex fit.
Specs
50% cotton, 50% polyester
8 oz/yd² (271 g/m²) fabric weight
Soft fleece inside and out
Air-jet spun yarn for reduced piling
Regular fit
Metal zipper
Front pouch pockets
Unlined hood with color-matched drawcord
Double-needle stitching at shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband, and cuffs
Made on demand so your order may take a little longer to ship; thank you for your sustainable shopping choice!
Momentum is a practice, not a feeling.
The Momentum Jacket is built for founders who treat 6am like a competitive advantage. Lightweight polyester interlock with PosiCharge® technology keeps color sharp wash after wash, wicks moisture, and resists snags and odors. A cadet collar and color-matching zip make it sharp enough for a pitch, easy enough for a walk.
Light. Durable. Ready when you are.
Specs
100% polyester interlock with PosiCharge® technology
3.8 oz/yd² (110 g/m²) fabric weight
Moisture-wicking and odor-resistant
Regular fit
Set-in sleeves
Open cuffs and hem
Cadet collar
Color-matching zipper
Tear-away care label
Made on demand
Hat Wear
The Venture Cap.
100% cotton twill, unstructured and low-profile, with an adjustable antique buckle strap that fits every head in the room. Lucas Center branding embroidered clean on the front.
Relaxed fit. Understated presence.
Specs
100% chino cotton twill (Green Camo: 35% cotton twill, 65% polyester)
Unstructured, 6-panel, low-profile
3⅛" (7.6 cm) crown
6 embroidered eyelets
Adjustable strap with antique buckle
Made on demand
The Venture Cap.
100% cotton twill, unstructured and low-profile, with an adjustable antique buckle strap that fits every head in the room. Lucas Center branding embroidered clean on the front.
Relaxed fit. Understated presence.
Specs
100% chino cotton twill (Green Camo: 35% cotton twill, 65% polyester)
Unstructured, 6-panel, low-profile
3⅛" (7.6 cm) crown
6 embroidered eyelets
Adjustable strap with antique buckle
Made on demand
Drinkware
Every big idea starts with staying in motion.
This 25 oz. flip straw bottle is built for the long sessions, the two-hour stretches where the work is still going and you need to be too. Made from 50% recycled Tritan® plastic, it's built to keep up.
Leak-proof. Shatter-resistant. Stain and odor-resistant.
Specs
BPA-free Tritan® Renew, 50% recycled material
25 oz. (739 ml)
10″ × 3″ (25.4 × 7.62 cm)
Stain, shatter, and odor-resistant
Leak-proof mouthpiece cover and spill-proof bite valve
Pivoting carry handle
The Traction Mug.
Traction isn't a moment, it's a streak. The Traction Mug keeps hot drinks hot for six hours and cold drinks cold for eight, fits every cup holder, and comes in 25 oz. and 40 oz. so you can size it to the day ahead. Stainless steel, spill-proof lid, and a straw for the 40 oz. because some days run long.
Built to keep up. Easy to carry.
Specs
Stainless steel construction
Keeps hot drinks hot up to 6 hours, cold drinks cold up to 8 hours
25 oz. (739 ml): 7.9″ tall, press-in lid (no straw on this size!)
40 oz. (1183 ml): 10.4″ tall, straw and screw-on lid
Fits most car cup holders
Hand-wash only
Made on demand
Note: Always open lid before placing on a hot drink to prevent pressure buildup
Every big idea starts with staying in motion.
This 25 oz. flip straw bottle is built for the long sessions, the two-hour stretches where the work is still going and you need to be too. Made from 50% recycled Tritan® plastic, it's built to keep up.
Leak-proof. Shatter-resistant. Stain and odor-resistant.
Specs
BPA-free Tritan® Renew, 50% recycled material
25 oz. (739 ml)
10″ × 3″ (25.4 × 7.62 cm)
Stain, shatter, and odor-resistant
Leak-proof mouthpiece cover and spill-proof bite valve
Pivoting carry handle
The Traction Mug.
Traction isn't a moment, it's a streak. The Traction Mug keeps hot drinks hot for six hours and cold drinks cold for eight, fits every cup holder, and comes in 25 oz. and 40 oz. so you can size it to the day ahead. Stainless steel, spill-proof lid, and a straw for the 40 oz. because some days run long.
Built to keep up. Easy to carry.
Specs
Stainless steel construction
Keeps hot drinks hot up to 6 hours, cold drinks cold up to 8 hours
25 oz. (739 ml): 7.9″ tall, press-in lid (no straw on this size!)
40 oz. (1183 ml): 10.4″ tall, straw and screw-on lid
Fits most car cup holders
Hand-wash only
Made on demand
Note: Always open lid before placing on a hot drink to prevent pressure buildup