REVEALED: Adidas Ocean Plastic Not Actually From Oceans
Aug 4, 2019, by Chris
Four years ago, Adidas announced a partnership with Parley for the Oceans. In order to protect the oceans and one of its biggest problems, the plastic in it, Adidas announced that they would start to produce shoes and other gear from recycled ocean plastic to protect the oceans. Now it has been revealed that the Adidas x Parley products are not really made from ocean plastic...
Adidas announced in 2016 that it would place on the market, in 2017, 1 million pairs of sneakers made with Parley for the Oceans recycled ocean plastic. In 2019, Adidas plans to make 11 million pairs of sneakers with recycled ocean plastic.
“With Adidas products made from recycled plastic, we offer our consumers real added value beyond the look, functionality and quality of the product, because every shoe is a small contribution to the preservation of our oceans,” Adidas executive board member Eric Liedtke said in a statement. “After 1 million pairs of shoes produced in 2017, five million in 2018, we plan to produce 11 million pairs of shoes containing recycled ocean plastic in 2019.”
Greenwashing With "Ocean Plastic" - Companies Like Adidas Do Not Produce From Actual Ocean Plastic
The revelation that Adidas is not producing from actual ocean plastic has been made by German TV Channel ARD, who made investigations into the Greenwashing of companies with 'Ocean Plastic'.
ARD asked experts who are researching how to process ocean plastic. Gilian Gerke, a German professor into ocean plastic and its processing, revealed what are the reasons for Adidas and other companies for not making products from ocean plastic - it would be just not economically as it is too expensive.
A simple product like a shoehorn would cost around 200 Euro currently, according to Gilian Gerke. This is as much as Adidas' Parley boots.
Adidas said ARD: "The plastic trash originates from beaches and coastal regions and has been recycled before getting into the oceans".
What do you think of Adidas' Parley shoes and kits not actually made from plastic from the ocean? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Meyba Willem II 26-27 130th Anniversary Home Kit Released
The new Willem II home shirt was released today to celebrate the club's 130th anniversary. Made by new supplier Meyba, who replace Robey, the Willem II 2026-27 home kit will be worn in the Eredivisie.
The Meyba Willem II 2026-27 home jersey features the club's classic tricolor design with red, white, and blue vertical stripes. In a nod to the club's heritage and to keep the design as pure as possible for the 130-year milestone, the kit does not feature a main sponsor on the front.
This release marks the first kit produced by Meyba for the Dutch club following the announcement of their partnership in March 2026.
Bochum 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
The new VfL Bochum 2026-27 home and away kits were officially released today. Made by Mizuno, the new kits will be worn in the upcoming 2. Bundesliga campaign. The launch is centered around the theme "Du trägst es in dir" (You carry it inside you), celebrating the deep connection between the club, its crest, and the fans.
The Mizuno VfL Bochum 2026-27 home shirt features a gradient design transitioning from dark floodlight blue to royal blue. The focal point of the design is the club crest, which represents the heart of the team and connects generations of supporters.
The Mizuno VfL Bochum 2026-27 away shirt offers a contrasting look in light blue with a unique graphic design and a patterned collar.
Adidas Bayern München 26-27 Handball Spezial Shoes Leaked
Silkeborg IF 26-27 Kits Released
The new Silkeborg IF 2026-27 kits have been officially released today during a special launch event at JYSK park. Made by Adidas, the new Silkeborg Idrætsforening shirts will be worn in the upcoming Danish Superliga campaign.
The Silkeborg 26-27 Kits are based on the Adidas Tiro 26 competition template. The JYSK sponsor logo dominates the look too much in our opinion.
Excelsior Rotterdam 26-27 Home Kit Released
Dutch club Excelsior Rotterdam has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season. Made by Robey Sportswear, the new shirt introduces a fresh design for the upcoming campaign while staying true to the club's traditional black and red colors.
The release of the home kit follows the earlier launch of Excelsior's elegant champagne-colored 2026-27 away jersey, which features subtle tributes to the Kralingen district's coat of arms.
The Robey Excelsior Rotterdam 2026-27 home kit will be available through the club's official retail channels ahead of the new season.
Too Much? Turkish Teams Have Side Kit Sponsors
Fenerbahçe's and Beşiktaş' 2026-27 kits have drawn criticism from fans due to the overwhelming number of sponsors, specifically focusing on the side sponsor.
Especially for Beşiktaş the side sponsor heavily dominates the otherwise simple look.
Many fans have expressed a desire for sponsor-free versions of the shirts to be made available for purchase, as the current heavily sponsored designs are seen by some as ruining the aesthetic of the classic jerseys.
Rot-Weiss Essen 26-27 Home Kit Revealed - RWE Returns as Main Sponsor
German third division club Rot-Weiss Essen has unveiled its new Jako home kit for the 2026-27 season, coinciding with a major sponsorship announcement.
The energy company RWE AG is set to return as the club's main sponsor starting July 1, 2026, signing a three-year deal that brings the iconic RWE logo back to the front of the first team's shirts. RWE AG was previously the main sponsor of the club's youth setup, a role that will now be taken over by thyssenkrupp AG.
The new Rot-Weiss Essen 26-27 home shirt by Jako features a predominantly red design, incorporating a very subtle bespoke street pattern across the front. It is so hardly visible that fans first thought it would be a generic kit.
To accommodate the new main sponsor, the previous primary partner, ifm-Unternehmensgruppe, has voluntarily moved to the left sleeve as a co-main sponsor, maintaining its financial commitment to the club for the next three years.
While the new sponsorship deals have been praised by many fans, some supporters have voiced their desire for the club to eventually change its kit supplier from Jako.