Here's How Adidas Created the Bayern 19-20 Away Pattern
The Adidas Bayern Munich 19-20 away kit hasn't really set the world on fire thus far, let's just put it that way. However, behind the rather dull first impression of the white and grey ensemble lies an interesting inspiration.
The gradient on the bottom of the shirt was creating using a dither, which is a technique that aims to retain a higher quality at low color numbers, something that played a bigger role in the early days of computers.
The specific algorithm used by Adidas is the one that's included in Photoshop as 'Pattern Dither':
All in all, it's a clever way to pay homage to the 1980s and 90s, a period that Adidas looks back on with fond memories. Back in the day, many computers could only use 8 or 16 colors, which made dithering an absolute necessity.
Different dither algorithms
Did you know this? Let's hear your thoughts on the inspiration behind and technique used for the Bayern 2019-20 away kit in the comments below.
Bayern München 26-27 Away Slides Leaked
We can leak images of Adidas Bayern München slides, revealing a design mirroring by the club's upcoming away kit.
The slides feature a white base and a textured strap showcasing the traditional FC Bayern München e.V. crest. As 2026-27 away kit's color palette, the strap is accented with Adidas' signature three stripes in a distinct navy, red, and navy combination.
2026 World Cup Sleeve Patches Guide Revealed
FIFA is introducing an updated sleeve patch system for all national teams competing in the 2026 World Cup. Now, an official document confirms which kit goes with which kit.
The seven former World Cup-winning nations will wear exclusive gold-themed patches on their right sleeves, while the rest of the teams will use standard black-and-white versions. Additionally, the left sleeve patch will update dynamically, changing for every matchday during the group stage and continuing to update for each knockout round from the round of 32 through to the final.
