Frequently Asked Questions
What is RevdUp Apparel and who started it?
RevdUp Apparel is a workwear brand built for pool service pros, founded by Sonja Sawyer with input from her brother Don Douglas (owner of RevdUp Pools). They used their screen-printing experience and 2024 trade-show feedback to create practical, pro-ready apparel.
What makes RevdUp Apparel different for pool techs?
It’s lightweight, quick-drying, built for movement, and engineered to resist sun, heat, and pool chemicals. Strategic logo placement and patterns (camo, splash, pool reflections) hide stains and extend usable life—designed by people who actually work in pool service.
Which styles and sizes do you offer?
Available styles: long sleeve, short sleeve, dri-fit hoodie, fleece hoodie, leggings, racer-back tanks, plus youth sizing. Items are vibrant, resilient, and can be ordered in any quantity for teams or single purchases.
How do I place an order with RevdUp Apparel?
Start with an online consultation (revdupapparel.com/request-a-quote). You’ll review designs, get 2D and 3D mockups, request tweaks, approve the final mockup, then the design is posted on the site for ordering in your chosen styles.
How long does production take and can I reorder easily?
Production, QA, and shipping take up to 21 days (often sooner). Your approved designs are saved for fast reorders. Mention the Between Two Stops podcast to receive $25 off your first order.
Key takeaways:
- Built by pool pros for pool pros — RevdUp makes lightweight, quick-drying, move-with-you gear that stands up to chemicals, heat, and sun so your crew can work comfortably and last longer.
- Smart, stain-aware design — logo placement and patterns (camo, splash, pool reflections) hide splash stains and extend wear, helping your team look professional on every job.
- Simple custom ordering — set up an online consultation, choose colors/patterns, get 2D & 3D mockups, tweak until you’re happy; multiple styles (tees, hoodies, leggings, youth sizes) and saved designs for easy reorders.
- Fast turnaround and perks — production, QA, and shipping in up to 21 days (usually faster); find them at trade shows or online, and mention the Between Two Stops podcast for $25 off your first order.
##Key takeaways##
RevdUp Apparel began with a real need. Don Douglas, Sonja’s brother and owner of RevdUp Pools, had been trying to find apparel solutions for his own business with no luck. None of what he was finding seemed to be made with pool pros in mind.
Since both Sonja and Don had prior experience with screen printing, they put their heads together to come up with a better solution. In 2024, they took their offering to a number of trade shows. The feedback they received from attendees was undeniable. They knew they had created something special, and RevdUp Apparel has been rapidly expanding since.
What sets RevdUp Apparel apart
RevdUp Apparel does something both simple and unique: it creates professional-looking apparel that pool pros actually want to wear on the job. Its inventory is as lightweight, quick-drying, and built for movement as it is vibrant and resilient.
And since it’s made by people who actually work in pool service, it’s also made to withstand the elements. Sonja and her team have found creative ways to extend the life of apparel that’s naturally exposed to chemicals, heat, and sun. For example, logo designs are strategically placed where splashback tends to occur, reducing the chance of staining. Similarly, creative pattern choices like camo, splash patterns, and pool reflections reduce the visibility of staining when it does occur.
The overall effect is two-fold: RevdUp Apparel works really well and looks really good, which is itself a branding opportunity for RevdUp’s customers. Sonja has seen first-hand that pool pros get taken more seriously when they’re dressed professionally. And as she says, “If you can wrap your truck, why not wrap your employees?”
How to place an order with RevdUp Apparel
If you’re curious about placing an order with RevdUp Apparel, the steps are easy:
1. Set up an online consultation.
2. During your consultation, you’ll review designs, colors, and patterns that fit your vision.
3. A designer will provide a 2D and 3D mockup for your review and approval.
4. You’ll have the chance to tweak the design until it’s exactly how you want it.
5. Once the final mockup is approved, it goes up on the website and is presented to you in the following styles, which you can order in any quantity:
- Long sleeve
- Short sleeve
- Dri-fit hoodie
- Fleece hoodie
- Leggings
- Racer-back tank tops
- Youth sizing
6. Your designs will be saved so that you can keep ordering more in the future without having to go back to square one.
7. Once you’ve purchased your design, it takes up to 21 days to get it printed, QAed, and shipped to you (though Sonja notes it often takes less time).
To get started, find RevdUp at a trade show or visit their website and fill out a contact request (you can also mention the Between Two Stops podcast to get $25 off your first order).
Plus, check out our full conversation with Sonja below!
