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Named after famous Italian tennis player Sergio Tacchini, the brand is most famous for its polo shirts and tracksuits.

▲The Japanese sportswear brand produces highly functional footwear for running, as well as more fashionable sneakers. Fun fact: the Onitsuka Tiger sneakers were worn by Uma Thurman in 'Kill Bill.'

▲The American sportswear company was founded in 1996. Producing a huge amount of leisurewear and sportswear, their revenue is in excess of US$5 billion per year.

▲Founded in the US in 1902, the sports and leisurewear company produces a huge amount of clothing for a wide variety of sports teams within the United States.

▲Originally a British company, Reebok is now based in the US, and is a subsidiary company of Adidas. Their most recognizable and iconic product is the Reebok Classic sneaker.

▲The German sportswear company is the third largest in the world. Founded in 1948, they have a global revenue in excess of US$5 billion per year.

▲The British sportswear company was founded in 1924. Since the revival of the '90s and early 2000s sportswear trend, Umbro has produced a lot of retro sports and fashion wear.

▲Oakley was founded in the US in 1975. While also producing clothing and sports equipment, the company is best known for their range of sunglasses.

▲The French sportswear company was founded in 1947 in Annecy as a producer of skis. They are most famous for their range of winter sports equipment.

▲Founded in the US in 1906, New Balance is one of the biggest sportswear manufacturers in the world. Their sneakers have been their most successful product.

▲The French sportswear company was founded in 1882. They have sponsored many soccer teams, and continue to produce a lot of casual sportswear and fashion items.

▲The Chinese sportswear brand was founded in 1989. They capitalized on the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and consequently the brand became more well-known practically overnight.

▲While Air Jordan is owned by Nike, they are distinctive sneakers, recognizable as Jordans. Originally produced exclusively for Michael Jordan in 1984, they are immensely popular to this day.

▲The Italian brand with its distinctive logo was a staple of 1990s sportswear fashion. Along with many other brands, the '90s revival has put Kappa firmly back on trend.

▲Named after French tennis player René Lacoste, this is one of the biggest brands worldwide. In addition to the iconic polo shirt, they produce a wide range of tracksuits and perfume.

▲One of the most popular sportswear brands of the 1990s, Champion is now back in a big way thanks to the revival of '90s and early 2000s style.

▲Far more about function than fashion, this sportswear label specializes in running shoes with over-sized out-soles to create extra cushion for running comfortably.

▲A long time favorite in the soccer casuals scene, Diadora is an Italian brand that has recently produced many new ranges of clothing, such as tracksuits and sneakers.

▲The brand was originally founded in Italy over a century ago. However, since 2007 it is now a Korean sportswear company. Their chunky sneakers are extremely popular.

▲Founded in Italy in 1959, Ellesse is another brand that was huge in the '90s and is now enjoying a massive revival thanks to its new range of tracksuits, hoodies, and more.

▲The biggest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second biggest in the world, Adidas is embraced by many celebs worldwide for the brand's sleek designs and comfortable clothing.

▲Many sneaker designs from the 1990s have been revamped or re-released. Some of the most popular releases include the Nike Air Max '90 and '95 sneakers.

▲The German sportswear company is known as "the brand with the three stripes." Second only to Nike's "swoosh," it's the most recognizable sportswear branding in the world.

▲The American sportswear giant is the biggest in the world. While they sell an enormous amount of clothing, they will always be mainly associated with sneakers.

▲Model Gigi Hadid has produced her own clothing line for Reebok. It combines '90s style with a modern revamped look.

▲A certain way to diversify your product range is to collaborate with another company. Lacoste collaborated with Supreme on several occasions to create an exclusive collection.

▲A revival of '90s and early 2000s fashion has put sneakers and tracksuits firmly back on the map.

▲There's nothing quite like a celebrity coming in to design and endorse a range for your brand to make it fly off the shelves even more! Rihanna collaborated with Puma with her Fenty collection.

▲Founded in 1923, the company was originally German before becoming Danish. Hummel has been worn by many soccer teams, and the company continues to produce new clothing designs.

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Sportswear has been around for decades, and in that time it has also become a staple part of many people's wardrobes. The combination of comfort, practicality, and style has led to a global market worth tens of billions each year. There is also no other style where branding is so important and integral as part of the image.

Have a look through this gallery to discover the most popular sportswear brands worldwide.

Inspiration taken from High Snobiety.