Adidas Updates Material of National Team Kits to Fix Bad Breathability
Sep 11, 2025, by Chris
- Material Update: Adidas updated the Japanese national team kits with better 'breathing' fabric, identical to that of Argentina's.
- Fabric Issues: Adidas' kit material has been criticized for underperforming compared to Nike's Dri-Fit ADV technology.
- New Technology: Adidas will introduce Climacool+ technology in 2026 to address fabric issues, with Argentina receiving their new World Cup kit featuring this technology in November 2025.
Update: The Japanese national team was apparently also unhappy with the material Adidas provided for their 2024 national team kits. Therefore, the nation received exclusive shirts with better 'breathing" fabric, which were worn in the latest international window. It is the same material given to Argentina.
For several years, we have been saying that Adidas' kit material is suboptimal, especially against Nike's Dri-Fit ADV technology. For 2026, Adidas will release a new kit fabric, called Climacool+, set to fix these problems - for the Argentine national team, it was apparently not early enough.
Adidas Faces Kit Material Issues? Argentina Reverts to Older Fabric
Huge thanks to Vietnamese kit experts Chuyện Áo Đấu for the great vs image.
For the latest matches, the Argentine national team has reverted to a different fabric than the regular kit. The Albiceleste has had the fabric of its current 2024 home kit changed to the same/a similar one as used during the 2018-2020 period.
Sources suggest that the previous material was deemed to underperform in terms of moisture wicking and movement support. Adidas already changed the material for the 2024-2025 club kits, possibly because of the problems.
Old Fabric
New Fabric
Argentina will very soon receive its new 2026 World Cup home kit (November 2025), featuring the all-new Climacool+ technology. The updated shirts will be worn in a few select matches only.
Are you surprised to see Adidas updating the material of Argentina's kit at the end of the lifespan of the kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Nike Phantom 6 Haaland Chapter 5 Boots Revealed - Reactive Nike Hydra Upper
Through its partner stores, Nike has officially revealed Erling Haaland's fifth signature edition, the Nike Phantom 6 Haaland Chapter 5 from his Force of Nature collection. Finished in a Baltic Blue colorway with cloud-inspired graphics across the rear, the low-cut boot introduces Nike's Hydra treatment, which uses reactive white ink that vanishes when wet to uncover additional details of the graphic beneath. Engineered for lethal finishing in the 26-27 season, the boot combines a Gripknit upper with a Cyclone 360 soleplate and is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026. Huge thanks to Pro Direct and Unisportsore for images and the video.
Fortuna Sittard 26-27 Cup Kit Released - Sponsorless 1957 Tribute
Dutch Eredivisie side Fortuna Sittard and technical supplier Robey have officially revealed a special cup kit for the 26-27 campaign. Created in collaboration with design agency 51North, this release marks the very first dedicated cup kit in the club's history. It serves as a direct tribute to predecessor club Fortuna '54, who won the 1957 KNVB Beker with a memorable Bram Appel hat-trick against Feyenoord.
The Robey Fortuna Sittard 26-27 cup shirt faithfully revives the historic look with a white base highlighted by broad horizontal red and blue stripes across the chest, completing the Dutch tricolor. In true vintage fashion, the jersey comes with long sleeves as standard and features a retro polo collar. Club sponsors voluntarily stepped aside to allow a completely clean, sponsorless front, while the Robey branding and club badge are subtly embroidered in tonal white to maintain the authentic aesthetic.
Additional bespoke details round off the historic tribute. A heritage Fortuna '54 tag sits near the bottom hem, and an embroidered depiction of the KNVB Cup sits neatly below the back collar, added with official federation approval. The shirt is worn with matching white shorts and socks, completing a timeless look for Fortuna's cup run.
FIFA ASEAN Cup Features Same Left-Sleeve Kit Badge as in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The opening match between Laos and Brunei provided a full reveal of the sleeve patch pairing for the inaugural FIFA-organized Southeast Asian tournament.
Moving away from the previously expected navy blue, the official tournament patches feature a clean white base. Most notably, the "Football Unites the World" sleeve patch on the left arm is the exact same design that made a single, exclusive appearance at the recent World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
Big thanks to @What The Kit for spotting and making the collage.
