By Jane Koh
Together, these companies maintain the backbone of the sport: they import, distribute, outfit, and, crucially, still put on games.
Into this mature, more concentrated landscape steps a different kind of player from Pattaya, Thailand: OGWear. Instead of relying on exclusive marker deals or huge warehouses, the brand is built on a more modern and, in its own way, more ambitious model: a player-founded soft-goods and accessories company with physical presence, an expanding online footprint, and a clear intention to move from regional name to exporting into the USA and Europe. In an era when Asia’ s retail story has shifted from“ how many shops showed up at Nawasia?” to“ which Asian brands can stand on a global shelf?”, OGWear is exactly the kind of company worth paying attention to.
How OGWear Started
OGWear began in 2022 with a simple idea: players building gear for players. Founder Worakit Arayawatanavech, now 41 and based in Pattaya, had spent years using products from major brands and felt that“ many small problems” were still being overlooked. Instead of complaining from the sidelines, he and a close group of friends turned that frustration
Worakit Arayawatanavech, Founder of OGWear won the Hormesis 1v1 in Asia and competed in Hormesis 1v1 in USA in May 2025 www. paintball. media
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