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This template should only list designers who have been specifically cited as notable in the field of American-style sportswear (which is not a synonym for activewear or gym clothing). Namely, if industry experts or fashion curators have identified them as a notable designer in this field, then they count. Richard Martin curated two landmark exhibitions on this topic, both with accompanying books, so if a designer is identified in either book as a notable sportswear pioneer or creator, then they definitely count. For the 21st century, I have initially gone with the five contemporary names selected by the Victoria and Albert Museum as significant modern sportswear designers for their "New York Fashion Now" show. It's not just a dumping ground for any designer, as sportswear has a very specific definition in this context, and MANY famous designers don't fit in this field. Mabalu (talk) 13:14, 3 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The only red-link from Martin's very whittled-down list in "American Ingenuity" of the REALLY significant sportswear names from the 1930s-70s is Sydney Wragge. Having looked through his index, I will add the other names to template now. Mabalu (talk) 12:45, 4 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
