Save the Duck named Official Jacket of USA Fencing

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by Bryan Wendell

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — When Team USA takes the world stage later this season, they'll be wrapped in more than red, white and blue.

USA Fencing has announced a partnership with Save the Duck, naming the Italian-born outerwear brand the Official Jacket of USA Fencing. The agreement brings together elite performance, modern design and a shared commitment to doing things the right way.

Save the Duck will outfit USA Fencing's World Championships team with premium outerwear and debut a special-edition USA Fencing jacket at the 2026 Summer Nationals in Portland, giving athletes, coaches and fans an early look at the collaboration.

What is Save the Duck?

Founded in Milan, Save the Duck has built a global reputation for high-performance outerwear that skips the down. The brand's jackets use PLUMTECH, a proprietary animal-free insulation, alongside recycled and bio-based materials, all engineered for lightweight warmth and packability. For fencers navigating early-morning flights, cold convention centers and long competition days, that combination makes sense.

"This partnership reflects where our sport is headed," says Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing. "Our athletes compete on the biggest stages in the world, and they deserve apparel that performs at that level while reflecting values that matter to them. Save the Duck delivers both."

“Continuing our journey in the world of sport feels like a natural step for Save The Duck” said Nicolas Bargi, Founder & CEO of Save The Duck. “After launching our first national partnership with U.S. Figure Skating, we are proud to expand our commitment by supporting USA Fencing. These collaborations allow us to stand alongside athletes and teams who embody dedication, discipline, and respect—principles that guide everything we do as a brand.”

What Members can Expect

The partnership runs through at least 2029 and includes:

  • World Championships outfitting. Senior national team athletes will wear Save the Duck jackets during competition, official travel and media appearances.

  • Exclusive retail designs. USA Fencing members and supporters will have access to jackets inspired by the Team USA look.

  • Summer Nationals debut. The Portland event offers the first chance to see — and soon wear — the partnership in action.

The collaboration puts USA Fencing's brand on the international stage in a jacket designed to travel as hard as the athletes wearing it. And for members at home, it's a chance to match the team's look with gear built on the same principles.