Report: Adidas Authentic 2022 World Cup Kits Feature 0% Parley Ocean Plastic - Parley to End Cooperation?
Adidas are lying about the origin of the recycled plastic used for the authentic 2022 World Cup kits. This has been revealed by German newspapers Die Zeit & Flip.
Adidas' mission for Planet Blue began some years ago. Since 2015, Adidas' has been cooperating with the environmental organization Parley for clothing and footwear
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Adidas 2022 World Cup Authentic Jerseys Apparently Feature 0% Parley Ocean Plastic
"Made with Parley Ocean Plastic" is featured on the neckline of the authentic 2022 World Cup jerseys.
According to Adidas, the authentic Adidas 2022 World Cup shirts are made of yarn that contains 50% Parley Ocean Plastic. However, the research reveals that this is a lie.
Parley founder Gutsch might end the partnership
The German journalists were sent documents that raised doubts over the origin of the Ocean Plastic used for the authentic 2022 World Cup shirts. When researching, the whole story of Adidas' kits made from Parley Ocean Plastic imploded.
When confronted with the research, Adidas said that the recycled materials used for the authentic Adidas 2022 World Cup "come exclusively from beaches and coastal regions in Thailand." But Parley do not operate in Thailand at all. This means that not a single percent of the material used for the authentic Adidas 2022 is made from Parley Ocean Plastic.
All the recycled plastic is from Thailand, but Parley is not active in Thailand
Parley founder Cyrill Gutsch was also confronted with the research. He reacted like this: "That's completely new to me now." Then, "That's adventurous." He said Parley had done initial tests in Thailand but were not operational there.
Adidas' kits are also anything but environmentally friendly
Cyrill Gutsch: "For us, it's extremely important that we know exactly how the yarn is composed. Because our name is on it, plain and simple. And we don't have anything else except our name. That's all we have." At the end of the day, he said, you just never know with big companies. "If the allegations are true, I will have to insist on the resignation of the responsible executives at Adidas to continue the partnership," Gutsch says. "Otherwise, I'll have to question the contract."
Adidas 2022 World Cup Kit Apparently Lose Microplastics to a High Degree During Washing
The media report also reveals that the authentic Adidas 2022 World Cup shirts are anything but environmentally friendly. A shirt sheds an average of 68,000 fibers during the first five washes.
"That's really impressively bad," said Elke Fischer, head of the Microplastics Research Group at the University of Hamburg: "These fibers end up with the wastewater from our washing machines in the sewage treatment plants, which are unable to filter it all out. So it goes directly into our oceans via the rivers."
Not Made From Parley Ocean Plastic. What do you think of Adidas lying about the origin of the materials used for the authentic kits? Do you think Parley will end the partnership? Comment below.
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Awful? Adidas Launches Women's 'Reconstructed Bringback' 1994 Kits
Adidas has officially introduced a unique new lifestyle range with the launch of its 'Reconstructed Bringback' collection. Focused heavily on women's fashion, this latest release takes two iconic international football shirt designs from the 1990s and transforms them into modern, streetwear-ready silhouettes.
For this drop, the sportswear brand has completely reimagined the highly memorable 1994 kits worn by the national teams of Germany and Spain, adapting the classic patterns into entirely new apparel formats.
The Spain entry in the collection offers a significant structural departure from a standard football jersey, arriving as an asymmetrical, one-shoulder top. The garment maintains the classic red base of the original 1994 home shirt, complete with the instantly recognizable column of navy blue and yellow interlocking diamonds running down the right side.
For the German national team, Adidas has transformed the legendary 1994 World Cup home kit into a fitted, square-neck tank top. The classic DFB crest and retro Adidas branding are positioned lower down on the torso.
What do you think of these reconstructed 1994 fashion tops for Germany and Spain? Let us know in the comments below.
Derbystar Austrian Bundesliga 26-27 Match Ball Revealed
The Austrian ADMIRAL Bundesliga and technical partner Derbystar have officially unveiled the new official match ball for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The new ball already made an early on-pitch debut last weekend during the crucial final round of the current campaign. Starting next season, the new design will be used uniformly across the top-flight ADMIRAL Bundesliga, the 2. Liga, and the Frauen-Bundesliga.
The Derbystar Austrian Bundesliga 26-27 match ball is heavily inspired by the ultimate goal of the domestic season: the championship trophy. Moving away from the vibrant magenta and turquoise of the previous campaign, the 26-27 ball features a classic black-and-white base enhanced by modern graphic applications.
The artwork intricately incorporates depictions of the trophies from all three participating leagues. Crucially, the design pays a special tribute to the iconic gold "Meisterteller" (Champions Plate), specifically celebrating the 50th anniversary of the famous trophy's first-ever presentation to the league winners back in 1977.
In addition to the standard primary match ball, Derbystar has also developed a vibrant High-Visible variant specifically designed for optimal tracking during poor weather or snowy winter conditions.
What do you think of this trophy-inspired black and white design for the new Austrian Bundesliga ball? Let us know in the comments below.
Decathlon Serie C 26-27 Ball Released
Lega Pro and sporting goods retailer Decathlon have officially presented the new Official Match Ball for the upcoming 2026-2027 Serie C season.
The Serie C 2026-2027 match ball boasts a very striking look, "inspired by the concept of energy, reflecting the intense passion and movement that characterizes the third tier of Italian football".
The highly refractive optical white base is decorated with dynamic, futuristic graphics featuring a chromatic texture that fades from cobalt blue to bright red, which is further highlighted by vibrant neon yellow accents.
What are your thoughts on the striking design of the new Decathlon Serie C match ball? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Italy 1992 Retro T-Shirt Leaked
We can leak the first images of a new Adidas Italy retro lifestyle t-shirt.
As part of a wider Originals collection aimed at national teams, this new piece brings a strong 1990s aesthetic back to the modern era. The release highlights the German brand's continuing strategy of mining its extensive design archives to create bespoke, off-pitch apparel for its top-tier federations.
The Adidas Italy retro t-shirt features a clean, off-white base color that immediately establishes a classic throwback feel. Drawing direct inspiration from the colors of the Italian national flag, the shirt incorporates striking green, white and red geometric blocks.
Adding heavily to the nostalgic appeal, the chest displays a centralized logo arrangement, featuring a classic Adidas wordmark and Trefoil paired with a faithful recreation of the historic Italian Football Federation crest used throughout the early 1990s.
Other Adidas federations will get the same range in their colors.
Adidas Germany 'Alternate History' 1992 Retro Jacket Leaked
We have the first image of a unique new Adidas Germany retro jacket, showcasing an intriguing new approach from the sportswear brand.
While the design instantly evokes strong nostalgia for the 1990s, this upcoming release is actually an "alternate history" creation. Despite its highly authentic vintage appearance and period-accurate details, this specific track jacket never actually existed in the official Adidas catalogues during the 1990s, making it a brand new addition to their retro-focused lifestyle collection.
To achieve this convincing old-school aesthetic, Adidas has utilized their classic 1992 template as the structural foundation for the design. The garment features a vibrant green base that heavily nods to Germany's traditional away kits of the era. The colors of the German national flag are cleverly completed on the sleeves through large geometric blocks that also recreate the 3 stripes.
The same jacket will also be released for Spain and other Adidas national teams.
Jesse Lingard Wears 'J Lingz' on His Corinthians Kit
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard yesterday night wore a unique name on the back of his shirt for his current club, Corinthians.
During the Brazilian side's Copa do Brasil clash against Barra FC, Lingard took to the pitch with his popular moniker, 'J Lingz', printed above his squad number. Rather than a permanent vanity choice by the 33-year-old, this unusual kit alteration was part of a coordinated, team-wide initiative where all Corinthians players swapped their traditional names for their recognizable nicknames.
The temporary name changes were implemented as part of a promotional campaign for Brazil's Generic Drug Day, which is officially celebrated on May 20th. Driven by pharmaceutical brand Hypera, the initiative aimed to highlight the importance and reliability of generic medications in public health. By replacing the players' standard names with their nicknames, the club and the sponsor sought to creatively demonstrate that even if the name on the back is different, the player - and by extension, the generic medication - delivers the exact same performance and effect.
Lingard joined the Brazilian giants in March following a stint in South Korea with FC Seoul.
