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Days till the next season
Home of the upcycled sports apparel
But before the launch of new gear, let’s take good care of your soon-to-be ‘old’ favourites,
Let’s take good care of your soon-to-be ‘old’ favourites,
RIGHT?!
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4 MILLION PIECES OF APPAREL GET DESTROYED
Every
season
Beyond the costs of incinerating or shredding, your club and federation lose out on the sentimental and brand value that ‘old’ gear holds.
“Isn’t gear just pieces of polyester fabric?”
*Foul
whistle*
No. Way.
They are
Our colours
History
Memories
Forever
> 90 MINUTES
And that’s why we love ‘em
Our founders Nicole Bekkers and Matthijs Smit sought a sustainable solution*, that extends the lifespan of football shirts and their heritage.
Find out how it started
* Did you know? That our name is a nod to the iconic 1988 Netherlands shirt — the best one ever, in our books!
LET’S KEEP YOUR GEAR ALIVE WITH YOUR GAME PLAN
Step #1
SHIP YOUR
STOCK TO US
Step #2
WE CREATE NEW PRODUCTS
Step #3
RECEIVE AND LAUNCH
Step #1
Shipping Stock
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How to start? we help you sort out 3 things:
1.
Picking
Inventory
What is up for grabs?
First things first, we upcycle way more than just football shirts. Think shorts, jackets and returned fan merchandise. Even defective apparel, stadium banners, interview backdrops, event flags – if we can reuse it, we will! All these items get a second chance, boosting the impact of our new products even more.
2.
Picking
Recipients
Who gets to enjoy the new products?
Based on the available stock, we can choose the lucky recipients! For example; wild, colorful and bright gear is perfect for fans, while neutral, sophisticated, classic apparel suits business folks best.
For example:
3.
Picking
Products
What exciting new life awaits the stock?
Gym Bag
18 (L) x 2 (W) x 28 (H) cm
Messenger Bag
40 (L) x 14 (W) x 20 (H) cm
Tote bag
20 (L) x 4 (W) x 32 (H)
Travel Bag
48 (L) X 24 (W) x 20 (H) cm
Backpack
28 (L) x 12 (W) x 40 (H) cm
Roll-up Backpack
28 (L) x 10 (W) x 40 (H) cm
Bum Bag
24 (L) x 7 (W) x 12 (H) cm
Wash Bag
24 (L) x 5 (W) x 14 (H) cm
Side Bag
14 (L) x 5 (W) x 18 (H) cm
Weekend Bag
42 (L) x 22 (W) x 24 (H) cm
Laptop sleeve
15" or 17" size
Bucket Hat
One size fits all
Sportsbag
48 (L) x 24 (W) x 24 (H) cm
Cap
One size fits all
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We offer a variety of fixed possibilities for new lifestyle products made from your stock. But hey, we love a good challenge! Got a specific product in mind for your audience? Let’s team up to find the perfect fit.
When packing up the chosen stock, please send only what's needed for the new products. This keeps our samples and the entire collection looking sharp, tidy, and matching everyone's expectations perfectly!
Step #2
Creating new
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How to treat your gear right?
The football club's shirt is like their signature dish. Our upcycling method keeps it recognizable, respecting its sentimental value, while also caring for the environment by creating new from ‘old’.
Up-grading
Re-Cycling
Upcycling
We’ll work with you to decide which parts of the original stock to keep. This way, each sample gives a great first look at the entire collection to be delivered.
“Isn't the gear owned by our apparel partner?”
*FOUL WHISTLE*
Sports apparel, like football shirts, are allowed to get hand-cut, expertly stitched together, to create our exciting new upcycled products. As long as it’s explicit clear to recipients that new products are modified.
Consistent and unique
Products made from the same stock share a common base, ensuring consistency in elements like logo placement and design. However, because each item is handmade, every product remains unique and special.
You get the best of both worlds!
Uniformity in looks with a one-of-a-kind touch!
Local craftsmanship based in...
FC88's upcycled products are crafted locally in one of our seven studios across Europe, supporting regional craftsmanship.We strategically choose production locations based on their proximity our partners and available production capacity, ensuring sustainability and efficiency in every step.
Brighton
United Kingdom
Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Porto
Portugal
Štip
North Macedonia
Nantes
France
And more to come...
How long untill the final whistle?
The whole upcycling journey takes about... Depending on the product type and quantity.
6
to
10
weeks
Gear shipment to pre-production sampling (based on digital approval or +4 weeks for physical sample approval) is quickly followed by full collection production to be delivered.
Step #3
Receive & Launch
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Take the spotlight and launch
Once production is complete, you’ll receive your FC88 products. The best part? These exclusive items are only available through your own channels, like webshop and fan store. This means your fans can snag these fantastic products directly from you, allowing you to profitwhile showcasing your commitment to thefollowing purposes...
How to unleash the products?
No worries — we’ve got plenty of experience and will guide you to ensure these products make a big splash!
FC Utrecht
From outdated sponsor logo’s to upcycled bags
In the beginning of a new season FC Utrecht fans could swap their football shirts with outdated sponsor prints. In return they received them upcycled into bags, making fans' hearts beat faster.
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KNVB
Used gear turned into various products in the KNVB webshop
As the ‘official upcycling partner,’ FC88 highlights the KNVB's ambition and strategic goal to reduce waste and embrace eco-friendly practices within the football community.
Read more
Tottenham Hotspur
Earth Day 2023, FC88 created a bespoke THFC collection
In collaboration with the club and Nike, FC88 also hosted an upcycle workshop for THFC fans. The bespoke THFC upcycled collection not only showed bags and hats, but also limited apparel items like button-down blouses. The involvement of players from the first mens and womens team, maximized the impact of the event and collection.
Read more
UEFA
UEFA and FC88 Partner to Upcycle Champions League Materials
FC88 proudly partners with UEFA to upcycle event materials from the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League. Banners, bibs, and other items will be transformed into high-quality products, reducing waste. All upcycling is done in Europe, supporting local craftsmanship and sustainability. FC88’s seven European studios ensure local production, minimizing transport emissions. The repurposed materials will become unique items, reflecting the spirit of football and UEFA's commitment to sustainability.
Collaborative craftsmanship
As you can see we’ve teamed up with various clubs and federations to craft unique items for their special goals.
The results?
Our impact so far:
83
Collaborations
to make impact together
45.000
+
Happy items
saved from land fills or worse...
28.000
+
Unique items
cherished by happy recipients
AND THE GAME IS
JUST GETTING STARTED!
Kudos for reading this long story. Need a quick recap?
FC88’s mission is to empower clubs and federations to preserve the sentimental value of their gear outside of the pitch, while also protecting the environment.
Ready to kickoff?
We aim to provide personalized info and details,
Let's meet!