Adidas Must Be Allowed to Bring Back Uninterrupted 3 Stripes
The Adidas 2022 World Cup kits have been a huge success, with Adidas kits rated much better than those of Nike and Puma. Some of Adidas' 2022 World Cup kits could have been better with a simple change that is not allowed by FIFA.
Adidas 2022 World Cup Concept With Full 3 Stripes
The Adidas 2022 World Cup kits do not feature continuous Three Stripes, just as in the past few years. Instead, they end at around 60% of the sleeves. The reason is simple - FIFA force kits to have a "Free Zone" on the sleeves.
FIFA released their new Equipment Regulations this June
The "Sleeve Free Zone" was introduced by UEFA and FIFA in 2008. Adidas are not allowed to release kits with continuous Three Stripes on the sleeves since then.
For example, the Argentina 2006 World Cup away kit had uninterrupted Three Stripes. The FIFA 2006 World Cup badge was placed on the Three Stripes, therefore.
We imagined how some of Adidas' 2022 World Cup kits would look with uninterrupted Three Stripes. These classic Three Stripes look particularly great with Germany's 2022 World Cup kit in the long-sleeved version.
Meanwhile, Argentina's modern 2022 World Cup away kit possibly looks better with the non-full Three Stripes.
Indeed, Adidas will release a Fan version of the Argentina 2022 World Cup home kit with uninterrupted Three Stripes. Pictures of it got leaked some weeks ago.
Other brands like Kappa would profit as well
Should FIFA ditch the free zone of the sleeves? Comment below, and check out the recently updated official FIFA Equipment Regulations for all kit rules.
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Harrogate Town 26-27 Home Kit Released
Harrogate Town has officially revealed its new home kit for the 2026-2027 season. Produced by technical sponsor New Balance, the latest primary strip offers a bold and modern twist on the club's traditional yellow and black colors. Following the recent reveal of their striking geometric away jersey, this home release confirms that New Balance is committed to delivering highly bespoke and eye-catching designs for the North Yorkshire side's upcoming campaign.
The New Balance Harrogate Town 26-27 home shirt features a vibrant yellow base, anchored by thick black vertical stripes across the front of the torso. However, instead of traditional solid bands, these stripes are executed with a modern, pixelated halftone gradient effect that fades heavily around the midsection to seamlessly accommodate the black "envirovent" sponsor logo. To ensure a cohesive and sharp aesthetic, the New Balance manufacturer logo and the official club crest are both applied in a sleek black and yellow monochrome finish.
The launch completes the team's set for 2026-2027.
What are your thoughts on this pixelated gradient stripe design for the new Harrogate Town home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Mamba Barcelona 26-27 Away Kit - Iridescent Logo Effect
Barcelona kit collector account @memorabilia1899 has shared four images highlighting different aspects of the Mamba Barcelona 2026-27 away jersey under the theme of Mamba Mentality.
It highlights the stunning iridescent effect of the Mamba logo, with the colors shifting as the viewing angle changes.
Barcelona 2026-27 Home Kit Featured on New Bucket Hat
A bucket hat displaying the FC Barcelona 2026-27 home kit has surfaced via @Opaleak. The design prominently showcases the kit's signature striped pattern using multiple shades of red and blue.
The cap section of the hat incorporates Barca text consistent with details from the 2026-27 collection. This follows earlier leaks of the Nike home jersey, which uses three distinct red shades (Deep Garnet, Noble Red, Cardinal Red) and three blue shades (Game Royal, Loyal Blue, Blue Void) per stripe.
The home kit is set to launch in the coming weeks as part of the broader Nike Barcelona range for the season, likely after the World Cp.