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Vintage Football Shirts Surge as Sustainable Fashion Trend

2/11/2026

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Football shirts are gaining popularity in the second-hand market as fashion and sustainability intersect.
Kim Kardashian and Timothée Chalamet have sparked interest, with vintage shirt searches up 38%.
The not-for-profit Green Football says reusing shirts can reduce carbon footprints by up to 30%.
Upcycled designs from Vintage Threads illustrate a shift toward sustainable fashion.
Clubs are encouraged to adopt circular business models to maximize value and minimize waste.

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Story summary

Football shirts are gaining popularity in the second-hand market as fashion and sustainability intersect.
Kim Kardashian and Timothée Chalamet have sparked interest, with vintage shirt searches up 38%.
The not-for-profit Green Football says reusing shirts can reduce carbon footprints by up to 30%.
Upcycled designs from Vintage Threads illustrate a shift toward sustainable fashion.
Clubs are encouraged to adopt circular business models to maximize value and minimize waste.