Sportsheets® is proud to announce it has been named ANME’s 2026 BDSM/Fetish Company of the Year, marking the company’s third consecutive win and making Sportsheets the first company to earn the distinction three years in a row.
The award comes on the heels of a successful ANME Founders Show, where Sportsheets introduced its highly anticipated Signature Collection and welcomed customers to experience the next evolution of the brand. The show also marked the first ANME appearance for Donavon Dartez, Sportsheets’ new General Manager, who met with retail partners throughout the event to discuss the company’s continued commitment to innovation, customer support, and long-term growth.
“Being recognized as ANME’s BDSM/Fetish Company of the Year for a third consecutive year is an incredible milestone for Sportsheets,” said Julie Stewart, CEO of Sportsheets®. “We are deeply grateful to ANME Founders and StorErotica for this incredible honor, and to our retail partners for their continued trust and support. This award reflects the passion of our team and our commitment to continually evolving both our products and the customer experience. ANME was the perfect opportunity to showcase where Sportsheets is headed next.”
That future was on full display with the debut of the Signature Collection. Featuring more than 20 new products alongside elevated versions of Sportsheets’ most recognized categories, Signature received an overwhelmingly positive response from retailers. Customers praised the collection’s sophisticated new color palette, with Twilight Tease, a rich blue, emerging as an early favorite alongside the warm, understated Dawn Dream brown and classic Midnight Muse black.
The collection also introduces an elevated packaging system designed to improve both shelf presence and the in-store shopping experience. A new foil-embossed Signature logo creates a premium, recognizable identity while remaining unmistakably Sportsheets. Every package has been redesigned with premium lifestyle imagery, expanded product information, detailed specifications, and QR codes linking directly to product demonstration videos, giving both retail associates and consumers access to valuable educational content right on the sales floor.
“Our vision for Signature extended far beyond introducing beautiful new products,” said Emily Silva, Director of Product & Merchandising. “We wanted every detail, from the materials and color palette to the packaging and educational resources, to help retailers tell the product story more effectively. The result is a collection that feels elevated while making it easier than ever for customers to shop with confidence.”
Retailers also expressed excitement about seeing the Signature aesthetic expand to additional Sportsheets favorites, including the Door Jam Sex Sling and the iconic Under the Bed® Restraint System, signaling strong demand for the Signature look across more of the company’s best-selling assortment.
“The response at ANME exceeded our expectations,” said Kelly Sofferman, Executive Vice President of Sportsheets®. “Retailers immediately recognized the elevated presentation while appreciating that Signature still feels unmistakably Sportsheets. The addition of enhanced product details, premium imagery, and educational videos gives our partners stronger merchandising tools and creates a better shopping experience for consumers. We’re excited to continue introducing Signature throughout this quarter’s regional trade shows and customer events.”
Preorders for the Signature Collection surpassed expectations following its ANME debut, reinforcing strong retailer confidence ahead of launch. The collection will continue its introduction throughout this quarter’s regional trade shows and customer events before beginning to ship in August 2026.
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