The Story Of Team Duzter

Duzter is a father-and-son business that started when 14U hockey player Martin E. couldn’t find base layers that fit right or offered the protection he needed. With support from his dad—a manufacturing engineer with over 25 years of experience—they created Duzter to offer high-performance, cut-resistant protective apparel made specifically for hockey players. What began as a youth-focused solution quickly grew into a brand trusted by players of all ages, including professionals. Duzter is the only brand offering position-specific base layers, including goalie protection (Duzter Wall), with BNQ-certified neck protection and one of the widest size ranges in the sport. Our protective apparel has been worn on NHL ice since 2023, and in 2025, Duzter secured a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, helping expand our mission to make hockey safer, more accessible, and better fitted for everyone on the ice.

WHY we exist: To make hockey safer for everyone by ensuring that protection doesn’t come at the cost of comfort, performance, or accessibility, giving every player the confidence to pursue their passion fully.

HOW we deliver: By creating high-quality cut-resistant compression base layers that integrate seamlessly into existing gear, designed by players for players, and priced to complement rather than burden hockey families’ existing investments.

WHAT we produce: Cut-resistant compression base layer apparel that protects critical areas for players of all ages and skill levels, from youth to professional leagues