Having Castore as a Kit Supplier Is a Nightmare
Feb 19, 2024, by Chris
- Kit Quality Issues: Castore kits are still experiencing issues with ripping and logos falling off.
- Order Fulfillment Problems: Castore is having issues with fulfilling orders correctly, leading to fans receiving incorrect items.
- Discounted Merchandise: Teams are heavily discounting Castore merchandise, some as much as 70% off.
It has been relatively quiet about Castore in the past few weeks, especially compared to the reports about sweat problems with Aston Villa's kits and ripping shirts some months ago. However, Castore is far from having solved its problems.
Castore Has Not Yet Fixed Problems Yet
Since the beginning of the year 2024, we have come across several new problems with the Castore kits and the order management of the brand.
Castore Kits Keep Ripping
It is nothing new, but Castore kits are still ripping. This is only logical as the teams continue to use the shirts provided by Castore ahead of the season.
An odd rip happened to Anthony Gordon some weeks ago when his opponent caught a little yet long part of his Newcastle Castore jersey.
Logos of Castore Kits Come Off
Castore's problems do not stop with ripping kits. Another funny incident happened when Feyenoord's Santiago Giménez lost the badge of his kit, with only the star surviving.
Castore Has Problems Fulfilling Orders Correctly
Castore's latest big problem is that the brand apparently makes a mess of orders. People are reporting that they get wrongly printed shirts delivered - one fan even claims that he got four Hall shirts instead of the one he ordered.
Castore Teams (Have to) Sell Kits With Heavy Discount
What is not solely a thing with Castore kits is that the shirts are already offered at a huge discount. Wolves is selling its kits for 50% off, while Newcastle even gives you 70% off the 23-24 third kit.
Another incident was when an Atheltic Bilbao fan spotted a Sevilla label attached to an Atheltic jacket.
Will Castore Fix the Problems For the 24-25 Season?
Aston Villa and Newcastle say goodbye to Castore.
Will Castore Lose Every Premier League Team?
Perhaps the most important question now is whether Castore will manage to solve the problems with its kits and store management for the 2024-2025 season. While the problem with the torn kits should be solved by next season (if Castore takes it seriously), the recent problems with the correct fulfillment of orders do not give hope for any good.
bruno pointing to the castore badge, he LOVES 50% off all accessories x pic.twitter.com/m6KudxNrYs
— harry™ 🏳️🌈 (@SCARFYYYY) February 10, 2024
At least Castore kits perform on the pitch, with Bayer Leverkusen having an incredible season wearing Castore, just like Aston Villa.
Have you had good or bad experiences with Castore? Do you think Castore will be able to turn things around? Let us know in the comments below.
AEL Limassol 26-27 Home Kit Revealed
The new AEL Limassol 26-27 home kit has been revealed. Manufactured by Macron, the new AEL Limassol 26-27 home jersey introduces a stylish design for the Cypriot First Division club's upcoming campaign.
Spartak Moscow 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Russian club Spartak Moscow have officially released their new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The new kits are made by Russian sportswear brand Jogel, which continues to supply kits for the team.
The launch of the Spartak Moscow 26-27 kits took place on the exact same day as the release of the new Zenit Saint Petersburg 26-27 kits. Both sets of jerseys were unveiled concurrently by Jogel in a coordinated drop for two of the most prominent clubs in the Russian Premier League.
The new Jogel Spartak Moscow 26-27 home and away shirts will be worn throughout the upcoming domestic campaign. The simultaneous release highlights the manufacturer's growing presence across Russian football.
Hradec Králové 26-27 Home & Away Kit Released
Czech First League side Hradec Králové have unveiled their new home and away kit, made by Jako and to be worn in the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The two kits bring contrast approaches: The home kit is an interesting take on the traditional black and white stripes, with subtle abstract inside each stripe and a horizontal black band for sponsor placement. The away kit, on the other hand, is a simple yellow design with similar graphic and black accents.
What do you think of Hradec Králové 2026-27 home and away kits? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
Airdrieonians FC 26-27 Home & Away Kit Released
Scottish League One side Airdrieonians FC have introduced their new looks for the upcoming 2026-27 season, made by Puma.
Both of the new designs share one identical idea: a huge red V-shaped band across the chest - which is also the club's signature graphic. Similar feature also appear on the sleeves, creating a matching full looks. While the home kit use traditional white base, the away kit is in all black.
What do you think about Airdrieonians FC 2026-27 home and away kits? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
Aston Villa Announces Visit Rwanda as Front-of-Shirt Sponsor
Aston Villa have officially announced Visit Rwanda as the club's new Principal Partner, Official Tourism Partner, and Official Coffee Provider.
Starting from the 26-27 season, the Visit Rwanda logo will appear on the front of all men's, women's, and academy team shirts. The partnership expands the Rwanda Development Board's strategy of utilizing high-profile football sponsorships to promote global tourism.
Described as the most lucrative sponsorship deal in Aston Villa's history, reports indicate the agreement is worth up to £20 million per year including bonuses.
Brackley Town 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
National League North side Brackley Town FC have officially launched their new Adidas home and away kits for the 26-27 season.
Produced in collaboration with Pro Direct Soccer, the Brackley Town 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional red and white stripes. The Brackley Town 26-27 away shirt introduces a sleek look with a black base complemented by striking golden-yellow pinstripes.
Both the new home and away kits are available to purchase online, retailing at £50 for adult sizes and £45 for youth sizes.
Dunfermline Athletic 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new Dunfermline Athletic 26-27 home kit has been officially released by Erreà. The Dunfermline 2026-27 home jersey offers a fresh take on the club's traditional look by incorporating a refined tone-on-tone floral damask pattern that subtly reimagines their iconic black and white stripes. This unique detailing elevates the classic striped design, which is completed with a simple collar and solid black cuffs. The launch of the home shirt follows the release of the club's away kit earlier in the month.
Zenit 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg have officially released their new Jogel home and away kits for the 26-27 season under the campaign slogan "Passion and Order!".
Manufactured by Russian sports brand Jögel, the Zenit 26-27 home jersey features the club's traditional blue colors, while the away shirt offers a white alternative. Both kits come with a checker design and horrible, mismatch sponsors.
The new uniforms will be worn by the reigning champions throughout their upcoming domestic campaign.
