Crest Gone After First Wash: Castore Logos to Continue to Come Off in 23-24 Season?
Jul 5, 2023, by Chris
Castore appear to have not totally solved the ongoing issues with the quality of their kits, raising concerns among fans and customers.
Badge of Castore Aston Villa 23-24 Home Kit Comes Off
The latest incident involves Aston Villa fan Andrew Mitchell, who shared a photo revealing that the rest of his new 23-24 kit came off after washing it once at 30 degrees.
In contrast to many other brands' replica kits, the logos of both the replica and authentic kits are heat-applied on Castore 23-24 kits. The process of applying the Villa crest had been apparently insufficient for that Aston Villa kit.
The Castore logo is of a different material than the club crests, so that won't come off certainly.
The overall quality seems to have been improved
Meanwhile, the overall quality of Castore's kits seems to be better.
This incident has raised questions about the durability and reliability of Castore kits, leaving fans wondering if this is an isolated incident or if other customers have experienced similar problems with their 2023-2024 kits.
Castore, a relatively new player in the sportswear industry, have been striving to establish itself as a reputable brand in football. However, these ongoing quality issues have hindered their progress and cast doubts on their ability to deliver high-quality kits to clubs and fans.
It remains to be seen how Castore will address these concerns and ensure the quality and longevity of their kits going forward. Fans and customers will be closely watching for any updates and improvements from the company to regain trust and confidence in their products.
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Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
