ISL 2023-24: A look back at kit manufacturers of all clubs

ISL 10 saw various brands associated with clubs.

In the modern game, brand sponsorships are a widespread aspect of association football that supporters are more than accustomed to. However, this wasn’t always the case. In the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 various teams played wearing jerseys of several sponsors.

The status of football as the biggest sport globally makes it the next destination for investors and firms who wish to expand their market to the large crowd they would get. This has led to heavy competition and caused the sponsorship fees to skyrocket.

Football shirts are big business and fashion has become a big part of the game. In the modern age, football clubs have to walk the tightrope of making money through sponsorships, while also having a kit that looks good. The shirt sponsor and manufacturer have become so ingrained in today’s stereotypical football shirt look that kits almost look strange without them. Here we take a look at the kit manufacturers of ISL clubs of the 2023-24 season:

T10 Sports

This company manufactures and sells high-quality sports and fitness products that athletes can use. In T10 Sports, the “T” stands for Talent, and the “10” is associated with players bearing the number 10 who have excelled in various sports. T10 has expertise in products related to Corporate Promos, Workwear, and Sports.

ISL club Punjab FC‘s kit was manufactured by T10 Sports last season. In addition to football, T10 Sports have manufactured kits in other sports as well, with the latest being the USA men’s cricket team kit.

Hummel

Hummel is one of the most well-known sports brands in the world and it was founded in Germany and has its headquarters in Denmark. The company currently manufactures apparel for football, rugby, futsal, handball, basketball, shinty, volleyball, and eSports teams. One of the oldest sportswear brands in the business with roots in football, Hummel has manufactured kits for clubs like Real Madrid, Red Star Belgrade, Tottenham Hotspurs, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Benfica, and the Denmark National Football Team.

In the ISL, Hyderabad FC had Hummel as their last season’s kit sponsor. The news announcement regarding the same made their fans very happy, owing to Hummel’s stature, and had a great reception on social media as well.

SIX5SIX

SIX5SIX is an Indian textile company based in Gurgaon, This company has two divisions, Six5Six Street which is for casual wear, and Six5Six Sports which markets sportswear currently focussed on football products. In recent years they have manufactured cricket, tennis, badminton, running, and cycling products.

Last season they manufactured Kerala Blasters and FC Goa‘s kit. Previously Six5Six has manufactured multiple ISL Club kits for NorthEast United FC, Punjab FC, and even some I-League clubs.

Puma

Puma is a German company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. They happen to be the third largest sportswear manufacturer in the world. The company was founded in 1948 and has vast experience in manufacturing kits.

Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC had Puma as their kit manufacturers for the last season and will probably retain them for the upcoming season as well. Puma kits are very attractive and detailed.

TRAK-ONLY

This company was established in 2008, Arobinda Biswas and Debabrata Sarkar are the co-founders of this company. In their earlier stages, TRAK-ONLY first gained trust and popularity in the Calcutta League. Rainbow Sporting Club, United Sports, and many more were their past clients. Currently, they are the official kit manufacturer of Mohammedan Sporting Club and Aryan Club.

Odisha FC, NorthEast United FC, and East Bengal FC had TRAK as their kit manufacturers for the last season. The fanbases have adored their kit designs to date, despite a lack of updates regarding their partnership for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Nivia

Nivia is an Indian Sports equipment manufacturing industry that was founded in 1934, it designs and manufactures sports equipment, accessories, and sportswear including athletic clothes and footwear. It has been the official ball partner of many leagues like the ISL and Premier Handball League while collaborating with different sports associations.

Clubs like Mohun Bagan Super Giant, Chennaiyin FC and Jamshedpur FC had the kits manufactured by Nivia. Earlier as well, Nivia have manufactured kits for multiple football clubs in the ISL and the I-League. It has earned people’s trust over the years by producing high-quality kits.

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