Clothing does more than cover us.
It codes us — our mood, our intentions, and our energy.
At Ankyra, we use Play Symbols™ — sport-inspired embroidered elements — on select shirts as subtle triggers of momentum. These symbols are designed to visually represent movement, focus, drive, and play.
They don’t shout.
They activate.
Why Sport Symbols? Because movement creates energy.
Sports is not just a game. It’s a psychological state:
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Action instead of hesitation
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Momentum instead of doubt
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Curiosity instead of fear
When we see something associated with movement — a racket’s arc, the curve of a tennis ball, a directional line — our brain connects to forward motion.
That instant spark of movement becomes energy.
Symbols in motion shift your mindset into motion.
The science behind it — Enclothed Cognition
There’s a real psychological phenomenon called enclothed cognition — the idea that what we wear changes how we behave and perceive ourselves.
When you wear:
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a power blazer → you negotiate differently
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gym clothes → you move more
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a sporty detail → you activate your inner competitor
Play Symbols™ work the same way.
They tap into the athletic part of you —
the part that shows up to participate, not observe.
How others perceive you
Clothing communicates before you speak.
A shirt with Symbols in Motion signals to others that you:
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are dynamic
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are present
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take initiative
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think differently
You appear more interesting and purposeful — not because you’re trying to impress anyone, but because your energy is different.
Confidence isn’t loud — it’s directional.
Sport isn’t about winning.
It’s about being in motion.
In a world that can feel overwhelming or stagnant, movement is power.
Sometimes all you need is:
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a reminder to take the first step,
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to keep going,
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to stay playful.
Play Symbols™ are that reminder.
Not aggressive.
Not loud.
Just intentional.
Wear it when you want to feel:
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sharper in meetings
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lighter in energy
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more curious in conversations
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more decisive in action
Your mindset changes.
Your posture shifts.
Your day follows.