Forest Green Rovers Unveil World’s First Vegan-Certified Football Kit

Forest Green Rovers, known as the world’s most sustainable football club, has unveiled the first fully certified vegan football kit for the 2025-26 season, featuring a bold leopard print design inspired by nature. The kit, developed in partnership with Reflo and the Vegan Society, is made from recycled mono-fibre materials dyed with plant-based ingredients and is fully recyclable, supporting a circular economy by allowing the fabric to be repurposed into new products after use. The home shirt will be worn for two seasons to reduce textile waste and lessen the financial burden on fans to purchase new kits annually. Chairman Dale Vince emphasized the club’s commitment to pushing boundaries in sustainability by experimenting with materials like bamboo and coffee grounds in previous seasons and now achieving this vegan certification. While the kit has sparked mixed reactions among fans due to its unconventional design, it represents a significant innovation in eco-friendly sportswear. The Vegan Society highlighted this as a visible demonstration of Forest Green Rovers’ pioneering role in sustainable football.